Mark Behi

Leading technology development initiatives with a focus on integrating renewable energy solutions and adhering to Construction Industry Institute (CII) standards. Responsible for project technical delivery and management throughout the full project life cycle, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and standards.

• Developed and implemented a strategic roadmap for technology development, incorporating CII standards and full project life cycle management.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to drive R&D projects in lithium extraction and processing technologies.
• Conducted feasibility studies and techno-economic analyses, ensuring compliance with Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) and other project delivery standards
• Led the development of pilot projects, testing innovative solutions in real-world conditions, following CII guidelines.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to secure funding and partnerships for new technologies.
• Provided expert advice on technology trends, market opportunities, and best practices in project delivery.
• Authored technical reports and presentations to communicate project progress and outcomes.

Leading renewable energy initiatives tenders, development, and team management, focused on enhancing technical and business operations in the energy sector. Responsible for developing and applying comprehensive analyses, translating complex data into actionable strategies for strategic decision-making, and impacting projects with stakeholder involvement ranging from 5 to 15+

• Coordinated 3 cutting-edge tenders with 10+ stakeholders in smart renewable energies, geothermal supply, and sodium battery technology, totalling AU$20 million in value
• Directed AI-driven strategies for a AU$20 million EV infrastructure development project, improving energy grid resilience and adaptation
• Managed a smart energy solution project valued at AU$2.5 million, enhancing efficiency by 27%
• Developed and implemented strategic plan for smart agriculture, resulting in a 30% decrease in carbon emissions
• Led a multinational team of 5 energy experts to secure and manage tenders for smart energy projects.

Responsible for developing and executing technology roadmaps across multiple business lines, including sustainable processing and direct carbon capture. Supported Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) studies, which encompassed risk management, techno-economic modelling (OPEX, CAPEX), process instrumentation review, and standards specification for decarbonisation technologies in industries like cement and steel, e.g The Zero Emission Steel Technology (ZESTY) project, 75 MW solar, 55 MW wind, 2 MW BESS, 6 T/day of H2.

• Developed, implemented, and managed technology roadmap frameworks, applied across 6+ products and initiatives in sustainable mineral processing and carbon capture
• Actively contributed to the preparation and submission of a $40+ million grant for the Zero Emission Steel Technology (ZESTY) project in collaboration with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
• Designed and developed renewable energy & green hydrogen-based plant for green iron and steel production (1 MTPA)
• Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies to design cost-optimized instrumentation for the calcination process, achieving significant cost reductions and operational efficiencies.

Responsible for leading, designing, optimising, and maintaining energy technology and additive manufacturing projects, integrating hardware and software. Collaborated with cross-functional teams as a technical lead, troubleshooting, and driving innovation via energy-efficient solutions.

• Inventor on 8 US patents in efficient manufacturing and energy systems.
• Managed the entire product life cycle, from inception to productization.
• Pioneered cost and energy-effective solutions in component and system design, resulting in significant savings of 30%.
• Propelled additive manufacturing advancements with energy-efficient systems, reducing energy consumption, and extending system lifetime by 20%.
• Demonstrated leadership in 3D printing projects, contributing to the team's success in building one of the most energy-efficient metal 3D printers globally.

Responsible for leading technical vision, setting long-term goals, and driving innovation through informed decisions on product development, partnerships, and acquisitions. Defining and executing clear engineering solutions in energy and workplace safety.

• Developed transformative sensor technology for monitoring of Energy and WHS systems, backed by 2 Australian patents.
• Received Innovation Challenge Award from the University of Sydney's Vice-Chancellor and recognised by Engineers Australia (EA)
• Designed and developed intelligent thermal management systems for BESS (mobile and stationary applications)
• Secured prominent clients with 150% revenue growth in 3 years.

Led a comprehensive PhD project encompassing energy, environmental, and biomedical engineering, as well as cutting-edge sensor solutions. Seamlessly integrated technical and leadership skills to manage project phases, mentor students, and navigate patent drafting and filing, demonstrating a holistic approach to research and innovation.

• Nominated as one of the '100 Leaders of Tomorrow' at the GapSummit, a global biotech conference in Washington, D.C., USA.
• Awarded the 'Inventor of the Future' prize for the design and development of an innovative wearable device for real-time radiative energy monitoring.
• Produced 4 comprehensive annual technical reports/Thesis, 3 grant proposals, published 2 technical journal papers, and filed 1 patent.
• Coordinated the design, development, and fabrication of 5 sensors (Proof of Concept), leading to 20X faster time of detection
• Led successful prototyping and commercialization of 1 lab-scale sensor (patent-backed)
• R&D of innovative electro-optical inks and hydrogels tailored for flexible electronics.
• Led process development initiative that saved $2.5 million annually.

Led product design, development, and optimisation of sustainable energy solutions, managed outdoor laboratory setups and installation for European clients (1-13 MW, €4.1 million project value)

• Developed and tested one of the world's initial solar PVT collectors for heating and cooling, resulting in a remarkable 90% decrease in energy consumption
• Designed and set up the first PVT outdoor laboratory, resulting in a 30% improvement in large-scale/industrial installation time.
• Enhanced energy storage capacity at both PVT module and system levels with 20% cost reductions.
• Advanced modelling (test rigs and CFD) of solar PVT systems in residential applications
• Demonstrated effective product management, delivering projects within timelines and budgets.

Responsible for a cross-disciplinary project focused on designing and developing smart energy solutions as part of the European 2020 Horizon for zero emissions (6.3 GWh)

• Led a sustainable energy solution, saving €303K in energy costs and reducing 1.3K tons of emissions.
• Successfully filed 1 patent for the Intelligent Cooling System.
• Developed and optimised smart energy solutions for the TU/e smart campus by collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, including Philips.
• Designed, modelled, and implemented an advanced heat pump solution (enhanced COP: 45%).

Part of an EU project to design, develop, and test nanotechnology-based fluids as energy-efficient carriers for large data centres, power electronics, and electric drives (€8.2 million project value)

• Identified cost-effective nano-engineered fluids for efficient industrial cooling, enhancing energy savings by 50%.
• Invented, developed, and tested a stability analyzer for nano-engineering fluids stability analysis, leading to 2X speed and 5X accuracy.
• Assisted in the development of a commercialization strategy, paving the way for potential market adoption of the stability analyzer.
• Produced 3 comprehensive annual technical reports, published 7 technical journal papers, and filed 1 patent with project partners.