Simon Weston, Ph.D.
About Simon Weston, Ph.D.
Simon Weston, Ph.D., is the Chief Science Officer at Climeworks and a Research Affiliate at the University of California, Berkeley, with extensive experience in CO2 capture and materials science.
Chief Science Officer at Climeworks
Simon Weston, Ph.D., is currently serving as the Chief Science Officer at Climeworks. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, he has been with the company since 2024. In his role, he oversees scientific strategies and research initiatives focused on CO2 capture and direct air capture technologies. His vast experience in materials science and gas separation is pivotal for Climeworks' mission to combat climate change by capturing CO2 directly from the atmosphere.
Research Affiliate at University of California, Berkeley
Simon Weston is a Research Affiliate at the University of California, Berkeley, where he has been involved remotely since 2023. His work includes collaborative research efforts in advanced materials for CO2 capture and storage, leveraging his expertise in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and gas separation technologies. This role allows him to contribute to cutting-edge academic research while staying engaged with the scientific community.
Past Experience at ExxonMobil
Simon Weston has accumulated extensive experience at ExxonMobil, holding various positions from 2000 to 2023. His roles included Principal Scientist, Distinguished Research Associate, and Program Lead, among others. His work at ExxonMobil focused on the development of new materials, advanced research in CO2 capture, and leading research development teams. Notably, he invented 42 new materials during his tenure, with two recognized as new topologies by the International Zeolite Association.
Academic Qualifications
Simon Weston holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Royal Holloway, University of London, obtained between 1989 and 1992. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) with First Class Honours in Chemistry from the same institution from 1986 to 1989. His academic background laid the foundation for his distinguished career in materials science and CO2 capture technologies.
Publications and Patents
Simon Weston is a prolific inventor and author with 66 granted and pending U.S. patents and 37 peer-reviewed journal articles. His research has significantly contributed to the field of CO2 capture and gas separation. His work is well-regarded in the scientific community, particularly for his innovations in zeolites and metal-organic frameworks.