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
- Chief Technology Officer & Co-founder
- 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