To create the best advanced materials engineering company by leading the world's route to sustainable carbon management
Advancing the world's direction to a decentralized circular economy
The electrical grid of the United States,
stands fragmented and in a state of disrepair.
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We're a dedicated team Building Sustainable Energy technology to tackle
the world's most pressing challenges head-on.
Maurice K. Muia is from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. His childhood in the Virgin
Islands shaped the trajectory of his life. Experiencing brownouts was a common occurrence, couple this
with the aftermath of a hurricane, and you see an electrical grid that needs resilience.
He is a natural leader in the creation a green grid that reduces the need for fossil fuels, adopts hardened materials and
equipment, and is affordable for all customers. This is an electrical grid ready for climate change and one
that does not interrupt our daily lives, but helps humanity thrive.
Prior to founding Muia Materials, Maurice spent a decade as a power systems engineer for electric
utilities and renewable energy engineering companies in the continental United States and the Caribbean
region. As an electrical engineer with materials science experience, he engineered some of the most
complex electrical systems for transmission renewable energy facilities and substations. His natural
attention to detail delivered NERC CIP facilities for the Bulk Electric System on time with improved
electric service for millions of customers across the country.
Maurice’s understanding of climate and infrastructure policies has made him a highly sought after expert
in the burgeoning green grid sector. He has been featured in USA Today, St. Louis Post Dispatch, tED,
and Bloomberg. Maurice has advised major electric vehicle manufacturers, power grid equipment
suppliers, and energy providers, on accelerating to a sustainable energy future.
Deji Akinwande is a professor and holds the TCockrell Family Regents Chair in Engineering #8
at The University of Texas at Austin Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering. He received the PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 2009, where he
conducted research on the material science, device physics, and circuit applications of carbon nanotubes
and graphene.
His Master’s research in Applied Physics at Case Western Reserve University pioneered
the design and development of near-field microwave probe tips for nondestructive imaging and studies of
materials. His research focuses on 2D materials and nanotechnology, pioneering device innovations from lab
towards applications.
Prof. Akinwande was elevated to IEEE Fellow in 2021, and he was named a Fellow of the American
Physical Society in 2017. He has been honored with the 2018 Fulbright Specialist Award, 2017 Bessel-
Humboldt Research Award, the U.S Presidential PECASE award by President Obama, the inaugural
Gordon Moore Inventor Fellow award, the inaugural IEEE Nano Geim and Novoselov Graphene Prize,
the IEEE “Early Career Award” in Nanotechnology, the NSF CAREER award, several DoD Young
Investigator awards, the 3M Nontenured Faculty Award, and was a past recipient of fellowships from the
Kilby/TI, Ford Foundation, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and Stanford DARE Initiative.
I love transforming rough ideas, dense drafts, and complex information into accessible,
compelling copy and designs. While working as a developmental editor at Elsevier, I made complicated
medical language understandable. As marketing coordinator at the Center for Sustainability at Saint Louis
University, I promoted innovative graduate programs to potential students.
As an editor at the Center for Social Development at WashU, I helped researchers translate their results for reports, policy briefs,
working papers, and presentations. Now, I tell stories about WashU and our students. I help alumni
understand the importance of investing in the next generation and ensure donors see the impact of their
philanthropy. I've developed and implemented communications and marketing plans; managed complex
print and digital projects from proposal to publication; written and edited content for print and online
consumption; maintained and analyzed an online presence; coordinated and assessed the efficacy of social
media; and designed digital and print marketing collateral.
Green Operations. No Compromises.
We're Building the Green Grid
for the Industry 4.0 era.
Key Metals and Minerals. Fueling Our Innovations.
Carbon is a fundamental element of life, forming organic compounds and playing a vital role in energy storage, chemical diversity, and safe energy delivery. It is a key component in diamonds, graphite, and carbon nanotubes.
Magnesium is a lightweight metal that is commonly used in aerospace, automotive, and energy-intensive industries. It is vital for biological processes in the human body.
Aluminum is a lightweight and corrosion-resistant metal that is widely used in construction, airplanes, and the electrical grid. It is the second most abundant metal in Earth's crust.
Silicon is an essential element in electronics and forms the foundation of semiconductors. It is extremely abundant in Earth's crust and is used in conductors, ceramics, and solar panels.
Titanium is a strong, lightweight metal used in aerospace, medical implants, and additive manufacturing. It is also resistant to corrosion and is utilized in the development of 2D materials.
Molybdenum is a transition metal with a high melting point and electrical conductivity. It is used in steel alloys and 2D materials for strength and heat resistance. Additionally, it plays a vital role in enzyme function.
Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity, making it a preferred choice for electrical wiring and electronics. It is also an essential trace element in the human diet.
Carbon Management is our paramount commitment.
Africa's equatorial region stands as Earth's vital lung, the second-largest carbon reservoir known to humanity. This natural wonder, comprising mangroves, peatlands, and grasslands, annually stores gigatons of CO2.
Kenya takes center stage in the African Carbon Credit market, with estimates projecting a market value of $2 billion by 2030.
Our mission? We're cutting the carbon footprint of the electrical grid through the carbon credits we generate from reducing system-wide losses. Our innovative carbon management approach isn't just environmentally sound; it's financially astute, delivering superior benefits and profitability compared to conventional practices, both in mature and emerging markets worldwide.
Our partners share our vision to build
a green grid for a sustainable energy future.
“Muia Materials is a leader in the innovative carbon management industry, providing immense value to electric power markets."
Private Equity Partner