Phil Hunter

Co-Founder and COO

Motorsport Engineer turned Entrepreneur. I’m a technology-first business leader who can code, analyse Big Data, and weld and build engines. I’m passionate about building teams around a strong culture. My focus has moved from making emissions racing to removing them at scale with Nium.


Science & Engineering: The Powerhouse Against Climate Change

Climate change is a complex challenge, but there's hope. Science and engineering are the powerful tools we need to address and adapt to it.

Science acts as our compass, uncovering the intricate workings of our climate system. It helps us predict trends, identify risks, and develop effective strategies to lessen the impact (mitigation) and adjust to changing conditions (adaptation).

Engineering brings science to life, transforming knowledge into tangible solutions. Engineers are the architects and builders of our future, wielding mathematics, physics, and technology to design, build, and implement practical systems and structures. These solutions can mitigate the effects of climate change and foster sustainable development.

At Nium, we embody this powerful synergy. We're harnessing the cutting-edge power of biomimetic nanotechnology to create a clean, revolutionary approach to ammonia production.

Ammonia is crucial for agriculture, industry, and even the future of clean energy distribution. However, traditional production methods come with a hefty environmental price tag. Nium's innovation aims to change that.

As a co-founder of Nium, I am driven by the transformative power of science and engineering in tackling climate change. Exploring solutions that minimise environmental harm while driving progress towards a more resilient and sustainable world is the very reason we founded Nium. 

At Nium, we believe in the power of these combined forces of science and engineering to build a brighter future for our planet.