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Roger A. Harris has extensive work experience in various leadership roles in the fields of clean energy, technology commercialization, and project management.

In their most recent position as the Chief Operating Officer at Infinium, which they assumed in 2022, they oversee the company's operations.

Prior to that, from 2021 to 2022, Harris worked at Cemvita Factory Inc. as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Roger A. was responsible for leading the company's commercial strategy. Additionally, they served as the VP of Technology Commercialization from 2021 to 2022, where they focused on the technology transfer and commercialization of Cemvita Factory's products.

Harris also held various roles at Velocys from 2014 to 2021. As the Project Director for the Altalto development project, they managed the delivery, cost, and schedule of turning waste into clean-burning aviation fuels. Roger A. also served as the VP of Operations and Technology Commercialization, where they oversaw the company's operational and commercial activities. Additionally, they acted as the Chief Operations Officer for ENVIA, a commercial landfill gas conversion project. In this role, they were responsible for safety, construction, commissioning, and production of fuels and chemicals derived from landfill gas.

Before joining Velocys, Harris worked at Sasol from 2004 to 2014. Roger A. held various positions, including Business Development Technology Manager, Senior Manager of Supply Chain Planning CoE, Technology Manager of Syngas and Fischer-Tropsch, Line Manager of Reaction Technology and Industrial Statistics, Technical Support Specialist for ORYX GTL, Senior Engineer, and Senior Research and Development Engineer.

Harris started their career at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where they worked as a Research Consultant and Assistant Lecturer from 1999 to 2003.

Overall, Harris's work experience showcases their expertise in operations, commercialization, project management, and technology development in the clean energy and chemical industries.

Roger A. Harris has a diverse education history. In 1995, they began their studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Chemical Engineering. Roger A. completed this program in 1998. Following their undergraduate studies, they enrolled at the same institution to further enhance their knowledge in the field. From 1999 to 2001, they pursued a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Chemical Engineering. Harris then continued their academic journey by pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, which they completed in 2003. Several years later, in 2013, Harris attended INSEAD, where they participated in the Management Acceleration Program (MAP), focusing on Business Administration and Management, General.