Announcing the 2024 Young Resource Leader Award Winner: Dr. Mina Zarabain

Dr. Mina Zarabain

President & CEO, Carbonova Corp.

We’re excited to reveal that Dr. Mina Zarabain is the recipient of the 2024 Young Resource Leader Award!

Dr. Mina Zarabian, CEO and Co-founder of Carbonova Corp., is a visionary in sustainable technology, passionately driving solutions to combat climate change. With a career that blends deep scientific expertise with strategic leadership, Mina has positioned Carbonova as a trailblazer in carbon capture and sustainable materials. Under her guidance, Carbonova’s innovative processes turn CO₂ emissions into high-value Carbon Nanofiber, providing eco-friendly materials across sectors like energy, construction, and battery applications.

Mina’s background bridges academia and industry, blending her technical acumen with a hands-on approach to scaling high-impact ventures. Previously, she served as an instructor at the University of Calgary, where her work in energy storage and conversion earned her accolades for advancing environmentally driven technologies. Known for her ability to nucleate new ideas and scale them to commercial success, she is recognized in both industry and academic circles as a forward-thinking leader and advocate for a sustainable future.

Through Carbonova, Mina champions a vision for a cleaner, carbon-neutral world, making her a leading force in the clean energy sector.

Celebrate Dr. Zarabain’s outstanding achievements, along with those of our other award recipients, at the Alberta Chamber of Resources Annual General Meeting and Awards Banquet on March 20, 2025, at the Edmonton Convention Centre.

Tickets are on sale now! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special evening—get yours before they’re gone!