Innovators at Work

Welcome to the heart of innovation, where our team is dedicated to crafting the future through groundbreaking advancements.

Our team of brilliant minds is on a mission to transform the extraction and processing of critical metals and minerals, paving the way for a more sustainable supply chain and a greener future.

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    Protiva Roy, Ph.D.

    ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER

    Protiva is the electrochemical process engineer at Tersa, who joined in April 2022. Her focus is to continuously improve the performance of the microbial fuel cell (MFC), to improve metal recovery rates within the fuel cell. During her PhD, from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, she has worked on developing electrochemical biosensors for neurotransmitters. She also has experience in developing pathogen biosensors by dielectrophoretic method, synthesis of solid phase peptide synthesis used for drug discovery by protein-peptide interaction. She worked as a research associate at UBC in the synthesis of plant cannabinoids by metabolic engineering of microorganisms.

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    Al Imran, Ph.D.

    MICROBIALLY INDUCED CARBONATE PRECIPITATION LEAD

    Imran is a Sustainable Resources Engineer specializing in biocementation and nature-based solutions for environmental and mining challenges. With a Ph.D. from Hokkaido University, he brings deep expertise in low-carbon cement, bio-cement, self-healing concrete, and soil stabilization technologies.

    Dr. Imran works at the intersection of applied microbiology, geochemistry, and ground improvement to advance sustainable mine tailings stabilization, decarbonization in construction materials, and CO₂ reduction and storage solutions. As MICP Lead, he focuses on commercializing bio-mediated ground improvement systems that support mine closure, reduce carbon emissions, and enable resilient, low-impact infrastructure.

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    Nikhil Pradhan

    RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

    Nikhil is a research professional with a Master’s in Biochemistry and expertise in microbial nanotechnology, electrochemical systems, and data analytics. As a Research Associate at Tersa Earth, he focuses on advancing Microbial Fuel Cell performance through innovative experimental design and Python-based analytics, helping drive scalable clean energy solutions at the intersection of biotechnology and electrochemistry.

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