Phil De Luna

Phil De Luna is the Chief Carbon Scientist and Head of Engineering at Deep Sky, focusing on carbon removal projects through direct air and ocean capture technologies in Canada.

With a background in carbontech, Phil led sustainability efforts at McKinsey & Company and played a crucial role in the McKinsey Platform for Climate Technologies, aiding in the development and investment in emerging carbontech.

Phil also served as the youngest Director at the National Research Council of Canada, overseeing a significant R&D program aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

An accomplished entrepreneur, Phil raised $2M in funding as a carbontech co-founder, reaching the finals of the Carbon XPRIZE competition.

Engaged in academia, Phil holds an Adjunct Professor position at the University of Toronto and is recognized as one of the top 0.1% highly cited researchers globally in materials science.

Having diverse accolades like Forbes 'Top 30 Under 30 - Energy' and being a 'Mission Innovation Champion for Canada,' Phil is also actively involved in public service, having run for Member of Parliament with the Green Party of Canada.

Phil's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Toronto, along with studies at UC Berkeley, University of Ottawa, and University of Windsor.

He has been associated with notable organizations like Deep Sky, University of Toronto, McKinsey & Company, National Research Council Canada, and Green Party of Canada among others.

With expertise in carbontech, sustainability, materials science, and public service, Phil De Luna is a prominent figure in the climate technology and carbon management space.