Max Pisciotta
Inflection Awardee 2025 | Process Engineer at Limelight Steel | Industrial Decarbonization | Carbon Capture & Removal | Community Engagement | Science Communication
- Role
- Process Engineer at Limelight Steel
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Max Pisciotta
Max Pisciotta is a process engineer focused on industrial decarbonization, climate-tech strategist, and Inflection Award-winning PhD with a background in mechanical and chemical engineering. At Limelight Steel, they apply technoeconomic modeling and carbon management expertise to shape the future of decarbonized steel, translating technical rigor into clear, actionable strategies for industrial transition. Their expertise spans carbon management, technoeconomic modeling, science communication, and the design of community-rooted climate solutions. Max is known for making complex systems legible to both decision-makers and the public, and for leading with integrity, curiosity, and vision.
Experience
Process Engineer
Feb 2025 — Present · Oakland, CA, US
Modeled and guided process development using techno-economic analysis across various potential iron/steel processes, directly informing long-term strategic investment decisions- Collaborated cross-functionally with R&D, operations, and commercial teams to translate early-stage technical concepts into quantifiable process flows, mass and energy balances, and cost-performance analyses- Utilized advanced modeling software (e.g, COMSOL) to perform thermal and structural mechanics modeling, resulting in optimized process designs and reduced production risk- Analyzed and mapped potential feedstock locations and low-cost clean electricity sources using QGIS, generating data-driven insights that contributed directly to the corporate feedstock sourcing strategy- Engaged in early-stage process design, evaluating alternatives for material handling, energy integration, and emissions reduction aligned with Limelight’s green steel vision.
Education
Caltech
8th International School for Materials for Energy and Sustainability, Week-Long Summer School
2019 — 2019
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - MS, Chemical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering; Minor: Economics
2013 — 2017
Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin
Inclusive Engineering Fundamentals Microcredential, Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemical Engineering
Cornell University
Colman Inclusive Leadership Program
Colorado School of Mines
Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
2017 — 2019
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