Dr. Ratu Mataira is the Founder and CEO of OpenStar Technologies. During his PhD research in superconductivity, he discovered the key component to revive the levitated dipole fusion concept, positioning him at the forefront of next-generation energy innovation. Since founding OpenStar in 2021, Dr. Mataira has led a team of over 80 specialists to achieve first plasma in just two years on a budget under $10 million USD—a globally recognised milestone in the fusion energy sector. Under his leadership, OpenStar has outlined ambitious technical and commercial roadmaps aimed at unlocking energy abundance for future generations.