About us

Vanadion Ltd, a spin-out from Imperial College London, pioneering the future of sustainable Vanadium production by providing circular, innovative solutions for extraction and purification. We have developed and patented a novel, low-energy and cost-efficient process that employs innovative, ultra-selective chemical technology to extract and purify high-grade V₂O₅ from complex industrial waste streams, including gasifier ash, spent catalysts and various refinery inorganic materials. Our breakthrough technology consistently delivers V₂O₅ with a purity exceeding 99.5% at a lower production cost and with a lower environmental footprint compared to traditional mining and available technologies. By utilising secondary resources, we are actively strengthening UK and EU domestic supply chains in the production of this critical element.

Our Values

We produce premium-grade vanadium pentoxide (V₂O₅) suitable for demanding applications like redox flow batteries and aerospace alloys.

Our materials support next-generation vanadium redox flow batteries, critical for long-duration grid-scale energy storage.

Reducing reliance on imports by producing vanadium locally, aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.

Sustainable Recovery from Waste

We extract vanadium from industrial residues using cleaner, scalable processes—lowering environmental impact.

Cost-Effective & Scalable

Our process is designed to be practical, affordable, and scalable—ready to serve growing energy and industrial markets.

Dr Amir Dezashibi
CEO & Co-founder

Expert in hydrometallurgical extraction processes and electrochemistry – Co-Founder of two active startups

a.dezashibi@vanadion.co.uk

Prof Jason Hallett
CSO & Co-founder

Professor of sustainable chemical technology in Imperial College London – Co-Founder of seven active startups

Prof Paul Fennell
CTO & Co-founder

Professor of clean energy – Co-Founder of two active startups

Prof Geoff Kelsall
COO & Co-founder

Emeritus Professor of Electrochemical Engineering at Imperial College London

Phil Metcalfe
CBO & Co-founder

10 years+ experience in SME business – Investment and business advisor

Lamar Balubaid
KSA Liaison

Imperial College London alumni with M.S in Advanced Chemical Engineering with Biotechnology