Innovation in industrial technology is driven by leaders who refuse to accept yesterday’s limitations and today’s conventions. Accordingly, we are incredibly proud to celebrate one of our own pioneers: Claros Technologies Co-Founder and VP of Product Development, Dr. John Brockgreitens, who has recently been named to the prestigious American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists (AAEES) “40 Under 40” list.
This esteemed recognition highlights emerging leaders who are making significant contributions to the fields of environmental engineering and science, shaping a safer and more sustainable future.
Advancing Permanent PFAS Destruction
John’s inclusion on this prestigious list reflects his leadership in transforming cutting-edge environmental science into scalable, real-world solutions. As Vice President of Product Development and Co-Founder of Claros Technologies, John has played a pivotal role in advancing the company’s proprietary ClarosTechUV™ platform, an innovative technology designed to permanently destroy PFAS compounds rather than simply concentrate, capture, or transfer them to another waste stream. His work is helping redefine how industry addresses one of the world’s most persistent environmental challenges.
John also recognized early on that effective PFAS destruction is only as credible as the ability to accurately detect, measure, and verify results. This emphasis on rigorous analytical validation is a key tenant in ClarosLabs™ ISO-certified analytical laboratory offering. Today, ClarosLabs™ provides the high-precision testing and verification increasingly required to ensure industrial compliance, strengthen regulatory confidence, and help safeguard public health and the environment.
His work has helped position Claros as an emerging leader in commercial-scale PFAS destruction technologies, providing industrial and municipal stakeholders with scalable tools to address one of the world’s most persistent environmental challenges.
A Win for the Entire Claros Team
While this recognition highlights John’s exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and vision, he is quick to credit the team behind the achievement.
“This recognition is a testament to the dedication, ingenuity, and relentless commitment of our entire scientific and engineering team,” said John. “Everything we have accomplished has been the result of talented people working toward a common goal: developing solutions that leave the planet better than we found it and ensuring that our solutions do not create new problems This honor reflects the progress we are making together and the impact we believe these technologies can have for future generations.”
Claros is incredibly fortunate to have some of the brightest minds in science and engineering under our roof. This award reinforces the strength of our team and our shared commitment to driving world-changing solutions forward.
Join Us in Celebrating
Please join us in congratulating John on this well-deserved recognition. His leadership, scientific curiosity, and commitment to sustainable innovation continue to inspire our team and push the boundaries of what is possible.
As the need for effective PFAS solutions continues to grow, recognitions like this highlight the importance of advancing technologies capable of permanently destroying “forever chemicals” at real-world industrial scale. John’s work—and the work of the entire Claros team—is helping pave the way toward a future where PFAS can be addressed more effectively, responsibly, and sustainably.
To learn more about the award and see the complete list of trailblazing honorees, visit the AAEES 40 Under 40 Recognition Program.
To learn more about what Claros can do for your organization, please reach out to our Global Head of Sales, Lucas Harvey at lucas@clarostech.com.