Al is a theoretical physicist from New Zealand who has contributed to the field through 25 published research papers with over 1,600 citations during his doctoral studies. Since joining OpenStar, he has helped guide the company's growth from a team of 5 to more than 60 employees while supporting efforts to secure $18 million in funding. In his current role, Al oversees commercial strategy development, government relations, market expansion initiatives, and facilitates collaboration between technical teams and business operations to advance the company's shared vision.