Casey Handmer

Casey Handmer is the founder and CEO of Terraform Industries, a company he started in November 2021.15 Here are some key points about Casey Handmer:

Background and Education

Casey Handmer has a PhD in theoretical astrophysics from Caltech.23 He's originally from Australia but moved to the United States for his studies and work.2

Professional Experience

Before founding Terraform Industries, Casey worked in various roles:

• Software System Architect at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (2018-2021)5
• Levitation Engineer at Hyperloop One (2016-2018)5

Terraform Industries

Terraform Industries is Casey's current venture, which he describes as a company that:

• Produces synthetic natural gas from sunlight and air1
• Uses solar energy to extract carbon from the air and synthesize natural gas2
• Aims to provide cheap, carbon-neutral natural gas1

The company's goal is to displace the majority of fossil hydrocarbon production by 2035 by scaling their technology as solar electricity prices continue to fall.5

Expertise and Interests

Casey is known for his diverse interests and expertise:

• He's a pilot, musician, and language enthusiast3
• He has worked on various fields including optics, gravitation, magnetic machinery, astrophysics, GPS, and planetary mapping1
• He's considered an expert on the potential impact of SpaceX's Starship on space exploration and society3

Casey Handmer is described as a highly capable and ambitious geo-engineer, combining his scientific background with entrepreneurial drive to address climate and energy challenges.24