Meet Our Team: The Driving Force Behind GreenPower’s Success

With a profound understanding of both the technical and economic aspects of pyrolysis, gasification, and activation processes, Ivan has been the unequivocal leader and driving force of our team since 2001. His work has been foundational in pioneering approaches to wood pyrolysis processes, leading to the acquisition of numerous international and national patents. In 2023, Ivan defended his dissertation at Kharkov Technical University on the topic of “Biochar Production”, earning him a Doctor of Philosophy degree. This academic achievement further underscores his expertise and dedication to advancing sustainable technologies. As the direct developer of eco-friendly pyrolysis furnaces, Ivan has not only contributed to sustainable solutions for producing charcoal but also to the innovation of pyrolysis technologies for biochar and activated carbon production. Over the years, Ivan and his team have achieved significant milestones, the details of which can be seen in Company evaluation . His relentless dedication and innovative approach serve as the cornerstone of our success and inspire us to keep moving forward, developing the technologies of the future.

Eduard Alekseenko is the Chief Engineer of GreenPower, responsible for control of equipment manufacturing, technical quality, and operational performance of installed systems.

He has extensive experience in industrial equipment, thermal processes, and production systems, combining engineering expertise with practical knowledge of manufacturing and field operations.

At GreenPower, his key responsibilities include:

• supervision of manufacturing processes and quality control of equipment
• ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and design requirements
• oversight of installation, commissioning, and operational performance
• control of service activities and technical support of installed systems

Eduard ensures that GreenPower equipment operates reliably under real industrial conditions, maintaining process stability, durability, and performance consistency.

His role covers the full lifecycle of equipment — from production to long-term operation and service — ensuring that engineering solutions are effectively implemented in practice.

Victoria manages the department responsible for the centralized procurement of all necessary resources for the company, including materials, equipment, logistics, and personnel. She ensures accurate cost calculation and control, as well as efficient supplier sourcing and contract management, maintaining project profitability and financial transparency.

Her responsibilities also include planning and coordination of supply chains, procurement risk management, and ensuring timely delivery of resources for production and project execution.

In her work, Victoria actively utilizes digital systems and artificial intelligence to automate procurement processes, optimize planning, improve data analysis, and support decision-making. This approach increases operational efficiency, enhances cost control, and supports the scalability of GreenPower’s projects.

Ekaterina Mokrushina is responsible for coordinating the work of the technical department and ensuring effective interaction with other company divisions.

She plays a key role in linking engineering, production, procurement, and project management, ensuring that technical solutions are correctly transferred into implementation and aligned with project requirements.

Her responsibilities include:

• coordination of technical documentation and internal communication
• alignment of engineering tasks with production and project timelines
• support of project execution from a technical perspective
• ensuring consistency between design solutions and operational requirements

With long-term experience in the company, Ekaterina provides continuity and stability in technical processes, supporting efficient project execution and reliable implementation of GreenPower technologies.

Dmytro Ivanov is a Lead Engineer at GreenPower, specializing in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and thermal process modeling for industrial systems.

His expertise focuses on analysis and optimization of gas-dynamic and heat transfer processes, including combustion systems, pyrolysis processes, and prolysis gas using solutions. Through advanced modeling, he identifies critical process inefficiencies and develops engineering solutions to improve performance, stability, and environmental compliance.

Dmytro has extensive experience in applying CFD to complex industrial challenges, including failure analysis, process optimization, and modernization of thermal equipment. His work has contributed to improving operational reliability, extending equipment lifetime, and enhancing efficiency in large-scale industrial systems.

At GreenPower, he is actively involved in the development and validation of carbonization technologies, using CFD and thermotechnical modeling to support process control, heat transfer optimization, and system design.

Dmytro’s approach combines deep analytical expertise with practical engineering implementation, playing a key role in the development of efficient, controlled, and environmentally compliant carbonization systems.

Zeljko Cumbo is a senior expert in feedstock preparation, densification, and biomass processing, with professional experience starting from 1986 and more than 35 years in industrial engineering and project implementation.

He specializes in the development of complete feedstock preparation systems, including crushing, drying, briquetting, and pelletizing solutions for biomass such as sawdust, bagasse, agricultural residues, and industrial waste streams.

Throughout his career, Zeljko has been involved in the design and implementation of large-scale international projects, including:

• industrial briquetting plants (1–10 t/h and above) across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas
  • carbonization-integrated briquette production facilities (including projects in the USA, Vietnam, and Paraguay)
  • bagasse and agricultural residue processing plants (Kenya, India, Vietnam)
  • complete biomass processing lines, from raw material handling to finished fuel production
  • bioenergy, CHP, and waste-to-energy projects, including feasibility studies and full plant implementation

His work covers the full project lifecycle: technology selection, equipment specification, supplier coordination, installation supervision, commissioning, and process optimization.

At GreenPower, Zeljko is responsible for ensuring that feedstock meets strict process requirements before entering the carbonization stage. His focus is on stabilizing key parameters such as bulk density, mechanical strength, moisture content, and permeability, which are critical for controlled dry pyrolysis and consistent carbon quality.

His expertise enables the transformation of heterogeneous or low-strength biomass into process-ready, predictable feedstock, forming a key element of GreenPower’s methodology:

feedstock → preparation → controlled carbonization → stable carbon product.

Valentyn Sydorenko is the Chief Design Engineer at GreenPower, with professional experience since 2012 in the design of industrial thermal equipment and carbonization systems. He is responsible for the engineering design of furnace components and assemblies based on preliminary calculations, process requirements, and simulation results, ensuring that all design solutions meet operational conditions, thermal loads, and reliability standards.

His work includes the development of structural and thermal elements, preparation of engineering documentation, and integration of modeling results into practical designs. Valentyn focuses on ensuring that GreenPower systems are technically consistent, manufacturable, and reliable under real industrial conditions, effectively bridging the gap between engineering calculations and implemented equipment.

Vitko Vitkov is an independent expert in carbonization processes, with professional experience since 2011, specializing in the commissioning, tuning, and optimization of charcoal and biochar production systems. He has successfully launched and stabilized numerous projects across multiple continents, working in diverse operational conditions and with a wide range of feedstock types. His core expertise is in batch (cyclic) carbonization furnaces, where he has extensive hands-on experience in configuring process regimes based on raw material characteristics and required product specifications. This includes adjustment of temperature profiles, control of drying and pyrolysis stages, and achieving stable transitions between process phases to ensure consistent product quality.

Vitko focuses on adapting the process to real feedstock, ensuring uniform carbonization, controlled exothermic behavior, and optimal fixed carbon content, mechanical strength, and reactivity of the final product. His work is critical in minimizing process variability and reducing the influence of operator-dependent factors.

With real production field experience, GreenPower bridges the gap between engineering design and real industrial operation, ensuring that carbonization systems achieve stable, repeatable, and efficient performance under actual production conditions.

Evgeniy Kukhtik is a senior thermal and materials engineer, with professional experience since 1978 and part of GreenPower since 2009. His core expertise is in heat engineering calculations, energy balance analysis, and selection of materials for high-temperature industrial systems.

At GreenPower, Evgeniy is responsible for thermal calculations and energy balance of processes, ensuring that furnace components are correctly designed and prepared for CFD modeling and further validation under real industrial conditions. His work forms the foundation for reliable process design, linking theoretical calculations with practical implementation.

With deep expertise in heat transfer, combustion, and behavior of materials under high-temperature loads, he ensures that engineering solutions are technically justified, efficient, and durable in operation.

Alina is a pivotal member of our team, dedicated to understanding and fulfilling customer needs with precision and care. Her expertise spans analyzing customer requirements, crafting tailored proposals, conducting decisive negotiations, concluding contracts, and providing unparalleled customer support. Alina’s proactive approach and keen insight into market dynamics drive our company’s success in establishing and maintaining strong client relationships. During her tenure at LLC AKYTEC (formerly known as Owen), Ukraine, Alina excelled in identifying and attracting new customers, processing incoming requests, actively pursuing new client leads, negotiating terms, preparing commercial proposals and contracts, and participating in competitive tenders. Her initiative in the development of new products, tailored to meet evolving market needs, underscored her commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. At LLC MAXNET, Ukraine, Alina provided expert consultation on a range of services including telephone services, video surveillance, CRM, Data Center, and Internet solutions. Her ability to offer comprehensive guidance and support across these domains further exemplifies her versatile skill set and dedication to addressing client needs across the technological spectrum. Alina Marchenko’s role as a Sales and Project Manager is instrumental in bridging the gap between our technological innovations and the specific requirements of our clients. Her strategic thinking, customer-oriented approach, and unwavering commitment to excellence continue to propel our company forward, ensuring we remain at the forefront of our industry.