Dr Alex Bandini-Maeder

Chief Technology Officer & Co-founder

As the CTO and Co-founder of Geoneon, Alex combines his PhD in earth sciences and extensive geoconsulting experience to address climate disasters' impact on infrastructures and communities. Having successfully led 30+ major energy projects, including offshore wind and subsea cable ventures, he has delivered cost-efficient, sustainable solutions, saving clients significant amounts. Beyond Geoneon, he is a published scientist, specialising in palaeogeography and palaeoclimate studies. His passion for understanding our planet's history drives his commitment to mitigating climate change's effects. With over a decade's expertise, he collaborates globally, striving for strategies that bolster infrastructure resilience while balancing economic growth with environmental preservation.

Experience

• Geoneon Hobart, Australia

  • Chief Technology Officer & Co-founder
    2022 - Present
  • Co-chief Executive Officer & Co-founder
    2018 - 2022

• Adjunct Senior Researcher
  University of Tasmania
  2023 - Present
  Hobart, Australia

• Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Consultant
  Partnerships for Infrastructure
  2023 - Present
  Hobart, Australia

• Senior Engineering Geologist & Team Lead
  NGI - Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
  2015 - 2018
  Perth, Australia

• Research Fellow
  The University of Western Australia
  2010 - 2018
  Perth, Australia

• Senior Engineering Geologist & Technical Authority
  Fugro
  2014 - 2015
  Perth, Australia

• Micropalaeontologist
  Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP)
  2014
  Yokohama, Japan

• Senior Engineering Geologist
  Advanced Geomechanics
  2011 - 2014
  Perth, Australia

• Research Associate
  University of Lausanne - UNIL
  2004 - 2009
  Lausanne, Switzerland