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Erika La Plante

Founder

Co-Founder, Head of MRV & Environmental Strategy at Equatic

Davis, California, United States

FoundedEquatic

About

Erika La Plante is an Associate Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of California, Davis. Her work as a geochemist focuses on mineral-water interactions applied to the materials science of cements, critical metal resource recovery, and ocean-based carbon dioxide removal.

Co-Founder, Head of MRV & Environmental Strategy at Equatic

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Equatic's investors · 1

Prelude VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checks · since 2025

Co-founders at Equatic

GNGaurav N. Sant
Gaurav N. SantFounder & Chief Technology Officer
DJ
David JassbyCo-Founder, Head of Electrode Materials and Systems
XCXin Chen
Xin ChenCo-Founder, Senior Scientist

Experience

  1. University of California, DavisAssociate Professorcurrent2026 — present
  2. University of California, DavisAssistant Professor2023 — 2026
  3. Equatic.techCo-Founder, Head of MRV and Environmental Strategycurrent2021 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  4. The University of Texas at ArlingtonAssistant Professor2020 — 2023
  5. University of California, Los AngelesAssistant Project Scientist2017 — 2020Civil and Environmental Engineering
  6. University of California, Los AngelesLecturer2019Civil and Environmental Engineering
  7. University of California, Los AngelesLecturer2018
  8. University of California, Los AngelesPostdoctoral Researcher2016 — 2017Civil and Environmental Engineering
  9. Argonne National LaboratoryGuest Graduate Appointee2011 — 2016Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division
  10. University of Illinois at ChicagoGraduate Research Assistant2011 — 2016Earth and Environmental Sciences
  11. University of Illinois at ChicagoTeaching Assistant2014Earth and Environmental Sciences
  12. University of Illinois at ChicagoTeaching Assistant2011Earth and Environmental Sciences

Skills & more

Geochemistry1Concrete1GeologyEnvironmental ScienceEarth ScienceEpitaxyInterferometryMineralogyAtomic Force MicroscopySurface Characterization1Microsoft OfficeMineral-Fluid Interface
+5 moreSynchrotron X-raysCarbon Dioxide MineralizationGeochemical ModelingMetal TransportCementitious Materials

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Erika La Plante?
Erika La Plante is an Associate Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of California, Davis. Her work as a geochemist focuses on mineral-water interactions applied to the materials science of cements, critical metal resource recovery, and ocean-based carbon dioxide removal.
Where does Erika La Plante work?
Erika La Plante is Co-Founder, Head of MRV & Environmental Strategy of Equatic.
What companies did Erika La Plante found?
Erika La Plante founded Equatic.
Where did Erika La Plante go to school?
Erika La Plante studied at University of Illinois Chicago (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Earth and Environmental Sciences (Geochemistry)); University of the Philippines (Bachelor of Science - BS, Geology).

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