David completed his PhD in Chemistry at Lancaster University in 2017, and has two subsequent years of post-doctoral research. In March 2019, David switched from purely academic research to work for the Centre for Global Eco-Innovation. David started working with CO2 Extraction in September 2019. By combining his unique experience of natural compound extraction and industry linked bio-engineering processes, David now runs CO2 Extraction’s laboratory and analytical suite, leading their research and development programmes.