DR. ABBAS BEHESHTI ASKARI CSO

Research & Development Scientific Leadership

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Max Planck Institut, Research & Development Scientist at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin

Dr. Abbas Beheshti Askari is the Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder of Ecolation, leading the scientific development of the company’s CO₂-mineralized insulation materials from early validation through proof-of-concept and prototype stages.

His background is in materials science and catalysis, with strong expertise in the synthesis of inorganic materials, their chemical and structural characterization, and the systematic improvement of material properties based on performance-driven insights. His work has consistently focused on understanding how materials behave under real operating conditions and using this understanding to guide rational material design.

Abbas conducted his doctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (Max Planck Society), where he worked on the synthesis and performance optimization of heterogeneous catalyst systems. His research combined experimental design with advanced characterization to link structure, composition, and function, forming a solid foundation for translating laboratory concepts into robust materials.

Previously, he worked as an R&D Scientist at BASF, contributing to industrial catalyst development, including material synthesis, performance evaluation, and scale-up-relevant considerations. He has also been affiliated with Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, where he contributed to research on functional materials for energy-related applications.

At Ecolation, Abbas Beheshti Askari is responsible for defining the scientific roadmap, designing reproducible synthesis and characterization workflows, and ensuring that material development decisions are guided by robust, application-relevant evidence.