Proprietary biodegradable water treatment technology at a fraction of current industrial water treatment cost
Membrainable replaces costly, centralized water treatment with a proprietary biodegradable molecular separation platform that enables selective salt recovery and on-site water reuse at ~CAD 2 per m³. We cut treatment costs by more than 50%, unlock valuable mineral recovery, and turn wastewater from a liability into an asset.
Our Vision Forward
Membrainable is at the forefront of membrane separation technology tailored for heavy industries.
Existing solutions are expensive, non-selective, and fail to enable cost-effective on-site reuse, creating both margin pressure and regulatory risk for operators.
Since our inception in 2026, we have been committed to providing environmentally sustainable and cost-effective solutions that redefine water reuse and enhance fracking operations.
Innovation
Innovation in membrane technology defines cost-effectiveness of water treatment.
Reverse osmosis is no longer the gold standard. High energy demand, fouling, and extensive pre-treatment make RO costly and less practical for complex oilfield wastewater.
Modern membrane technologies — ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and forward osmosis — offer flexible, energy-efficient, and selective removal of salts, organics, metals, and hydrocarbons. They handle highly variable wastewater streams better than traditional methods.
Next-generation membrane systems such as Membrainable reduce energy use, minimize chemicals, and integrate easily with zero-liquid discharge strategies, making them the smarter, more sustainable choice.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Roland Lee
Inventor, Founder, Advisor
Dr. Roland Lee is a membrane separation and process engineering specialist with over 15 years of experience in colloidal systems, biomass conversion, and advanced separation technologies.
He earned his Honours degree in Inorganic Physical Chemistry at James Cook University and a PhD in Industrial Colloidal Chemistry from the University of Tasmania, where he investigated salt-driven destabilization mechanisms in closed-loop pulp processing systems, foundational work directly applicable to high-salinity industrial water environments.
Following his doctoral research, Dr. Lee held postdoctoral and research appointments at the University of Sherbrooke and Queen’s University, focusing on reactor engineering, thermochemical processing, and scalable flow systems.
Since 2016, at MacEwan University, he has led the development of modular separation platforms, including supercritical CO₂ membrane-based separators, oil-water separation systems, industrial water purification and reuse technologies, and high-salinity and brine-compatible treatment systems.
His work bridges surface chemistry, membrane design, and deployable industrial systems, with a focus on modular, field-ready platforms for energy, resource recovery, and water-intensive industries.
Dr. Daria Jacob
CEO
With a background in biochemistry, Daria brings over 10 years of experience in product development and commercialization strategy in the Life Sciences industry, with a strong focus on liquid handling technologies.
She has worked at several market-leading organizations, where she led cross-functional initiatives spanning product management, R&D, and commercial teams.
During three years in M&A, she led acquisition and investment deals with small to mid-sized companies, developing deep expertise in negotiation, financial modeling, and change management.
Daria has successfully launched five products within large corporate environments and has contributed to scaling innovation in a startup setting.
She combines scientific depth with strong business acumen, enabling her to translate complex technologies into scalable, market-ready solutions.
Daria holds a PhD from the Pasteur Institute in France and an MBA from HEC Paris.
Trevor Mandle
CTO
Trevor Mundle is a Canadian chemist and technology founder specializing in the translation of laboratory-scale chemistry into commercial, industrial systems. His work focuses on separation chemistry, resource recovery, and process intensification, bridging the gap between proof-of-concept innovation and deployable, revenue-generating technology platforms.
With an applied chemistry background, Trevor’s expertise spans selective ion binding, solvent extraction, membrane separations, thermal and catalytic processes, and closed-loop solvent regeneration. He has led the technical design of early-stage technologies, validating complex chemistries through scale-up studies, mass and energy balance modeling, materials compatibility assessments, and operational robustness testing.
Trevor is known for transforming technically elegant ideas into systems that can be built, permitted, operated, and scaled. He works closely with academic researchers, industrial partners, and regulators to align chemistry with engineering constraints and accelerate commercialization. His current focus includes industrial water reuse, lithium and critical mineral recovery, and next-generation separation platforms that materially reduce cost, energy consumption, and environmental impact across heavy industry.
Guzal Mamadalieva
CSO
Guzal Mamadalieva is a chemist and co-founder of Membrainable, where she leads the development of proprietary biodegradable water treatment and purification technologies for industrial applications.
With over five years of research experience under the supervision of Dr. Roland Lee, she specializes in switchable hydrophilicity solvents (SHSs), molecular separation chemistry, and scalable process design.
Her work centers on green solvent systems, CO₂ capture and conversion, and modular, flow-based purification platforms. Guzal has hands-on experience designing and operating reforming and steam reforming hydrogen reactors, as well as reactive distillation systems, integrating fundamental chemistry with scalable industrial processes.
Guzal has presented her research at the Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition and is driven by a commitment to sustainable chemistry that protects human health and the environment while delivering economically viable, scalable solutions for global deployment.