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Alena Kharissova - Thrasos 3D

@alenakharissova-thra

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Founder and materials scientist advancing sustainable 3D-printed solutions for restoration.

Mexico

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining hands-on materials R&D and sustainability leadership at mission-driven teams, with scope to scale eco-innovations.

I am a founder and materials scientist focused on sustainable 3D-printed materials and restoration technologies. I lead product-level sustainability initiatives and R&D for next-generation composites that reduce carbon footprints while improving performance.

As Founder of Thrasos 3D, I developed biomimetic 3D-printed ceramic substrates tailored for coral growth to support reef restoration. At Mighty Buildings I led sustainability roadmaps, performed life cycle assessments, and drove an R&D track on sustainable 3D printing composites.

My work has produced rapid material development cycles with measurable gains: a composite developed in six months with 35% better structural properties and 50% lower carbon footprint, and company-wide sustainability changes that delivered a 23% reduction versus traditional construction with a roadmap to 90% reduction.

I hold advanced degrees in sustainable chemical processes and materials science, am a certified Professional Scrum Product Owner I, and communicate fluently in Russian and Spanish, professionally in English and at C1 in French. I seek to apply science-driven product development to scalable sustainability challenges.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder

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Thrasos 3D

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Founded Thrasos 3D to develop biomimetic 3D‑printed ceramic substrates for coral reef restoration and lead product development tailored for coral growth.

3D Printing Ceramic Materials Biomimicry Product Development Coral Restoration R&D Materials Characterization

Sustainability Lead

Mighty Buildings

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)

Managed sustainability roadmaps and conducted product- and company-level LCAs, leading R&D on next‑gen sustainable 3D printing composites and achieving a 23% product carbon reduction with a roadmap to 90%.

Life Cycle Assessment Sustainability Strategy 3D Printing Materials R&D Management Carbon Footprint Reduction Materials Formulation Fundraising Support

Material Scientist

Mighty Buildings

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Developed a next‑generation composite 3D printing material—leading component selection, formulation, testing and industrialization—which improved structural properties by 35% and reduced carbon footprint by 50%.

Pre Certification Testing Materials Formulation Composite Materials 3D Printing Mechanical Testing Industrialization Materials Selection

Plastics Standardization Leader

Schneider Electric

Jan 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 9 months)

Led plastics selection and global component database standardization for North America, ensured REACH/RoHS compliance and phased out non-compliant raw materials across the company.