About Us
Along their long and remarkable scientific career, Brothers Vasilis and Leon Ntziachristos have been discussing climate change for a long time. Like many scientists, they sought to leverage their expertise in addressing this significant global challenge.
Leon met Finnish Matti Nevalainen through a mutual acquaintance at a company called Pegasor. Pegasor was ultimately sold, but the brother´s friendship with Matti and commitment to fighting climate change endured. The trio identified black carbon as their first target due to the difficulties of measuring it with existing techniques.
In late 2024, Vasilis, Leon, and Matti established Maurus Oy. Inspired by the flags of their motherlands, they are now working on a blue-and-white solution to tackle the pitch-black problem of black carbon.
Leonidas Ntziachristos,
Prof. Mech. Engineering Director
LAT/AUTh
150 + peer-reviewed publications / h-index of 49;
COPERT model, Coordinator SCIPPER, LENS
Co-founder: EMISIA SA, Pegasor Oy, TASSU ESP
Matti Nevalainen,
LL.M; EMBA
Over thirty years of experience in private equity and M&A and a well-known board professional with strong track record and experience with managerial roles in different countries, greenfield operations, finance, fintech, green energy (wind power), etc.
Vasilis Ntziachristos,
Prof. Medicine / Engineering Director
IBMI / CBI / HPC / TranslaTUM
550 + peer-reviewed publications / h-index of 113
Gottfred Leibnitz Prize DFG; Gold Medal WMIC;
Co-founder: iThera Medical GmbH, SurgVision BV, SPEAR UG
Ele Lepik
CEO, EMBA
Vast experience in establishing and managing many businesses, including international businesses and the green transition. Particularly interested in clarifying and implementing business strategies.
Ioannis Raptis
PhD Candidate
Mechanical Engineer currently completing his PhD at the Laboratory of Applied Thermodynamics (AUTH, Greece) regarding the development of sensing techniques for Black Carbon.
Nikolaos Kousias
Dr. Mech. Engineering
Specializes in the development of sensor technologies primarily for Black Carbon, with experience in modelling tools, optics and acoustics.