Dr. Christopher Cohu is a leading scientist in plant stress physiology, phytoremediation, photosynthesis, and the development of applied agronomic traits for challenging environments. He serves as Chief Executive Officer of Intrinsyx Environmental, where he leads the advancement and deployment of biologically enhanced, plant-based remediation technologies.

 

Dr. Cohu earned his undergraduate degree in Environmental Sciences from Western Colorado University and his doctorate in Botany from Colorado State University, with advanced training in Molecular Plant Biology. His research and professional career have focused on phytoremediation, plant stress responses, and the role of endophytic microorganisms in enhancing plant resilience, productivity, and remediation performance.

 

Earlier in his career, Dr. Cohu directed a multidisciplinary team of algae scientists at Solix Biosystems, leading projects in wastewater effluent remediation, treatment of byproducts from hydraulic fracturing, biofuel production, and nutraceutical development. He later worked on biotechnology approaches to improve photosynthesis, biomass, and plant performance under extreme stress conditions, including spaceflight and terraforming applications.

 

He also previously served as an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Technology at Colorado Mesa University, teaching courses in pollution investigation and control.

 

As CEO of Intrinsyx Environmental, Dr. Cohu brings together scientific innovation, applied field experience, and strategic leadership to scale nature-based remediation solutions that restore contaminated sites and support long-term ecological resilience.

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Edo Guttman is an experienced Remediation Project Manager at Intrinsyx Environmental, bringing over 15 years of expertise in environmental site assessment, management, and remediation. His extensive knowledge spans industrial sites (including oil and gas, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors), railways, harbors, and military bases, among others.

 

Edo holds two master’s degrees, one in Hydrology and Water Resources and another in Environmental Sciences, along with a bachelor’s in Soil and Water Sciences, all from The Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Prior to his current role, Edo led the Soil Sciences Department at Geo-prospect Ltd. and served as a consultant to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Israeli Water Authority, specializing in soil and groundwater pollution and remediation.

Amar Kolapkar is an Environmental Scientist, specializing in phytoremediation, hydro-geophysics, and remote sensing. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology with a focus on Environmental Sciences from the University of Toledo, Ohio.

At Intrinsyx Environmental, Amar applies advanced hydro-geophysical methods and GIS modeling to support the design and execution of large-scale remediation projects. His work focuses on developing planting and irrigation strategies, monitoring natural treatment systems, and supporting sustainable site restoration. He collaborates with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to deliver effective, science-based solutions for soil, groundwater, and ecosystem recovery.

Amar’s prior experience includes wetland restoration with H2Ohio and Black Swamp Conservancy, forensic geoscience investigations with F.A.R.F. Texas, and research on Lake Erie’s Harmful Algal Blooms. He also contributed to projects at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's COMPASS-FME initiative. This diverse background has provided him with expertise in soil science, hydro-geophysics, and environmental monitoring.

With a passion for cross-disciplinary problem-solving, Amar aims to advance sustainable solutions across multiple areas of geoscience, promoting   innovative approaches to complex environmental challenges.

Kirby Gimson is a remediation project manager with Intrinsyx Environmental. Kirby has a BSc in Geosciences from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and over fourteen years of experience working as an environmental consultant at ERM . She has experience working in the United States, conducting field assessments across the Northeast and Midatlantic regions, and in Johannesburg, South Africa. Kirby's experience working in multiple geographies has enhanced her understanding of environmental challenges on a global scale. 

 

Kirby’s career evolved from conducting extensive field assessments to managing complex projects and assessing liability and risk for clients in various industries, with a heavy focus on the Oil & Gas sector. Kirby later took on a more technical role, where her focus transitioned to assessing contaminant fate and transport and quantifying human health and ecological risk. Kirby has a devout passion for sustainability and preserving the environment, which advanced into a devotion towards nature-based remediation and phytoremediation.

Having worked and studied for over a decade and a half in the private, commercial, public and governmental sectors of sustainability and regenerative practices, Cuauhtemoc brings a diverse perspective and holistic understanding. Through managing multiple projects across the sectors while complying with grant deliverables, project bids and work plans while keeping all stakeholders contented he understands the need for data accountability, work productivity and clear goals. As a business owner and consultant he knows the value of efficiency, teamwork and a job well done. With tactile knowledge in large scale meso/thermophilic composting, soil food web microscopy, project management, ecological consultation, indigenous microbe collection, biological stimulants, grant development and native plant habitat development he’s a diverse lens and perspective for the team.

Coming from a mixed race background he believes and values the cross pollination of technologies, systems, species and solutions.