Upflow is a team of geothermal enthusiasts who are passionate about the industry and committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
We recognize that businesses face significant commercial pressures and deadlines, which is why we bring in talented consultants and partners with specialized skills to assemble the best possible team for your project.
As internationally recognized thought leaders in the field, we have earned a reputation for being tenacious and gritty problem solvers who get things done.
Dr. Paul Siratovich is a an experienced geologist, in both research and commercial applications. Paul combines his science expertise & technical skill in large-scale geothermal operations, and it often called upon by geothermal around the world, for review of field management plans & strategies. Paul has an extensive publication record, is a Professor of Practice at the University of Canterbury (NZ) , the immediate past President of the New Zealand Geothermal Association as well as co-founder of Upflow.
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The nexus between science, business and community is where her expertise sits. Andy has experience in leading strategic planning and tactical thinking across several industries including governance roles that required strategic investment decision making. She has a deep understanding of the drivers relating to the business of science, and a proven ability to turn scientific ideas into economic gains. Andy is the immediate past President of the International Geothermal Association, co-founder of Women in Geothermal (WING) and co-founder of Upflow.
A progressive leader for the geothermal industry, Andrew has advanced practice areas such as the optimisation of energy production, integrated modelling, asset and risk management and process safety. Andrew has led technical teams and functions across multiple disciplines for four operating geothermal fields, directed a $60M geothermal drilling campaign, and developed integrated modelling facilities for reservoirs, wells, power plant and financial domains. Andrew is a Chartered Engineer and a member of Engineering New Zealand.
Rebecca’s skill set includes geothermal chemistry, process engineering, project management and well intervention engineering. She has a deep understanding of commercial operations and what is required for the successful delivery of science and engineering outcomes.
Andrew is dedicated to successfully implementing unique and complex engineering projects. He’s been involved in the geothermal industry for much of his career, starting out with mechanical steam-field design and progressing to the development of world-first minerals extraction technology. Andrew's true passion lies in the development and commercialization of novel processes and technologies. He’s applied his skills to projects in the geothermal, water, wastewater, and food and beverage industries.
Melissa Climo is a research manager, with a deep understanding of the national funding system, and experience in grant writing, research contracting, and programme design and delivery. She is a science communicator, readily translating research and science for a wide range of audiences, and has a particular interest in the science-policy interface and seeing research results turned into solutions for real-life problems.
Sam specialises in gas phase chemistry, heat transfer, acoustics, and fluid dynamics. He completed his PhD related to combustion instabilities in 2018 at the University of Melbourne. Before joining Upflow in 2024, he worked at universities and independent research organizations in Norway with a focus on the decarbonisation of gas turbines using ammonia and hydrogen and on carbon sequestration and the reduction of GHG emissions by the thermochemical conversion of biomass.
Cristian specializes in bioprocess optimization and bioactive extraction. With extensive experience in microbial technologies and biological material processing, he has contributed to projects focused on developing efficient, eco-friendly solutions for sustainable bioactive production. Cristian is passionate about integrating biotechnology with practical applications to enhance resource efficiency and deliver innovative environmental and industrial outcomes.
Aroha Campbell has dedicated her professional life to achieving greater wellbeing outcomes for her people by being a driving force behind the successful realisation of the commercial geothermal aspirations of a large Māori Trust in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Aroha provides insight, support and advice for community and indigenous groups around the world looking to develop their own geothermal projects or wishing to collaborate with partners on geothermal developments. Additionally, Aroha is able to navigate the diverse realities of indigenous groups in a culturally appropriate way supporting and advising clients with respect to cultural considerations and when engaging with stakeholders and communicating research/commercial outcomes/plans.
