Carbon: Gaurav Sant is chief technology officer of Equatic. (Photo c/o Equatic)

In a recent Los Angeles Business Journal feature, Professor Gaurav Sant is spotlighted for his leadership in advancing scalable climate solutions through both academia and industry. As a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at University of California, Los Angeles and chief technology officer of Equatic, Sant is helping translate cutting-edge research into real-world impact.

Equatic, which originated from UCLA’s Institute for Carbon Management, is pioneering an ocean-based approach to carbon removal. Its technology uses renewable energy to process seawater, enabling the capture of atmospheric carbon dioxide while simultaneously producing green hydrogen fuel. This dual-purpose system reflects Sant’s emphasis on scalable, practical solutions to climate change.

The article emphasizes Sant’s perspective that traditional carbon capture approaches may not scale quickly or cost-effectively enough to meet global climate targets. In contrast, Equatic’s technology leverages the ocean’s natural capacity as a carbon sink, offering a more adaptable and potentially scalable pathway.

Sant’s feature highlights the growing role of university-driven innovation in tackling climate change. By bridging engineering research with commercial deployment, his work reflects a broader shift toward integrated, systems-level solutions that combine carbon removal with sustainable energy production.

Read the full feature in the Los Angeles Business Journal: https://labusinessjournal.com/special-reports/whos-who-in-tech-equatic-is-sinking-in-the-ocean/

Read more features on Gaurav Sant:

• CEE Prof. Gaurav Sant Featured in Vox on Ocean-Based Carbon Removal Breakthrough
• Prof. Gaurav Sant Recognized As One of The Top 25 Bruinventors of the 21st Century
• Professor Gaurav Sant featured on CBS Series “The Visioneers With Zay Harding”