Ivan Greager
About Ivan Greager
Ivan Greager serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Velocys, where he leads efforts in developing renewable transportation fuels from biomass and waste. He has a strong background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in project development, having previously held various engineering roles at Sasol Technology.
Current Role at Velocys
Ivan Greager serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Velocys, a position he has held since 2013. Based in the Houston, Texas area, he provides technology and engineering leadership as the company focuses on producing renewable transportation fuels from biomass and waste. His role involves overseeing engineering initiatives and ensuring the successful implementation of projects aimed at advancing sustainable fuel technologies.
Previous Experience at Sasol Technology
Before joining Velocys, Ivan Greager worked at Sasol Technology in various roles from 2007 to 2013. He held positions including Principal Process Engineer and Engineering Manager, contributing to projects in locations such as Doha, Qatar, Johannesburg, South Africa, and Reading, United Kingdom. His tenure at Sasol included responsibilities in project development and execution, enhancing his expertise in process engineering.
Educational Background
Ivan Greager has a solid educational foundation in engineering and economics. He obtained a BScEng in Chemical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, studying from 1993 to 1996. He furthered his education with an MScEng in Chemical Engineering at the same university in 1997-1998. Additionally, he earned a BCom in Economics and Risk Management from the University of South Africa, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009.
Specialization and Expertise
Ivan Greager specializes in the commercialization and licensing of technology for small-scale, modular plants that convert natural gas, biomass, and waste into hydrocarbon liquids. His extensive experience covers the entire project lifecycle, from research and development to operational optimization and debottlenecking. He is actively involved in projects that focus on converting biomass residues and municipal solid waste into advanced, negative carbon intensity transportation fuels.
Career Progression
Ivan Greager's career spans over two decades, beginning as a Process Engineer at Mintek from 1999 to 2002. He progressed through various roles at Sasol Technology, including Senior Process Engineer and Principal Process Engineer, before taking on leadership roles. His diverse experience in different countries and various engineering capacities has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of process engineering and project management.