Mina Zarabian

Mina Zarabian is Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Carbonova, a Canadian cleantech company based in Calgary, Alberta, that develops technology to convert carbon dioxide and methane emissions into carbon nanofibers for use in composites, plastics, batteries, and construction materials.

Her work focuses on catalysis, advanced materials, carbon utilization, and technology commercialization. She is a co-inventor of Carbonova’s patented technology. Since co-founding Carbonova in 2018, Dr. Zarabian has been involved in the development of the company’s technology, investment activities, industrial partnerships, and commercialization efforts.

Prior to co-founding Carbonova, Dr. Zarabian conducted research in catalysis, energy technologies, and materials engineering at the University of Calgary. Her doctoral research contributed to the development of the technology that became the basis for Carbonova.

Dr. Zarabian has received recognition for her work in cleantech and entrepreneurship, including Canada’s Clean50, the ACR Young Resource Leader Award, the Climate Solutions Prize, and the Global Energy Show Emerging Leader Award. She has also spoken at events on advanced materials, climate innovation, and technology commercialization.

Dr. Zarabian holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary, a master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, and a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology.

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