Who We Are
At South Ocean Air, we’re contributing to the net zero emissions effort with natural, affordable and scalable solutions that foster a low carbon economy at scale.
We’re leveraging our patented air purifying technology to develop widely accessible and affordable carbon offsetting solutions that empower more everyday people and organizations to invest in cultivating a more sustainable world.
Our Vision
We envision a sustainable, low-carbon economy world where everyone is empowered with the knowledge, resources and solutions to help create a more habitable planet.
Why The Name:
According to a recent study*, scientists believe they’ve identified where the world’s cleanest air can be found: over the Southern Ocean (near Antarctica), which is the inspiration behind our company’s name.
We believe everyone, everywhere should be able to live on a habitable planet, and we’re on a mission to make that a reality.
What We Believe:
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Direct air capture should belong to everyone—not just wealthy nations or billion-dollar labs.
We design carbon removal tech that’s scalable, flexible, and built for everyday people, everywhere.
From small homes to city blocks, our systems adapt to local needs without creating future problems.
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We believe everyone should feel like they’re part of the solution. And with the right tools, they can be.
Meet the Founders
Dominic Sewell
Dominic Sewell is a military veteran who is passionate about sharing his knowledge and skills to create greener and more efficient communities.
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Born in Fort Hood, Texas, and a proud native of Columbus, Georgia, Dominic was commissioned as an Army Second Lieutenant after graduating from Tuskegee University and has held leadership positions as a Senior Engineer in Germany, France, Kuwait, Afghanistan, South Korea, Hawaii, Texas, and Tennessee.
During his tenure in the military, Dominic accumulated over 12+ years of experience in planning, coordinating, and supervising engineering assets, specializing in design review, material procurement, schedule management, construction supervision, and quality control.
Outside the military, he has over eight years of entrepreneurial experience and over 15 years of community engagement with minority-serving institutions. Additionally, he is actively engaged with four professional networking groups and currently serving as the Vice President of a non-profit organization in Galveston, Texas.
Major Sewell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Tuskegee University and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science & Technology.
He is well decorated through the military and is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction (LEED AP BD+C), Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Facilities Manager (CFM), and Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
He is also an Industrial Engineer-in-Training (EIT) on the path to becoming a Professional Engineer.
Dr. Donald White
Donald H. White, Ph.D., is a chemist from Richmond, CA, and a proud graduate of Tuskegee University. His passion for a brighter future has sparked research in carbon removal and a children's book related to science.
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Dr. White is a distinguished researcher and inventor who obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Chemistry and his Ph.D. in Material Science & Engineering from the renowned Tuskegee University. As a Tri-Alumnus, he specializes in synthesizing, deriving, and incorporating nanocellulose into synthetic polymers, focusing on developing eco-friendly technologies.
During his time at Tuskegee, Donald was part of the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology (CSN), one of the largest multidisciplinary consortia funded by The National Science Foundation, where he collaborated with researchers from Johns Hopkins, Wisconsin, and Minnesota Universities. Dr. White has one publication entitled "Impact of Silanization on the Structure, Dispersion Properties, and Biodegradability of Nanocellulose as a Nanocomposite Filler," one awarded patent, "Fabrication of Biodegradable Plastics," and one pending patent, "Carbon Sequestration of Ambient CO2 via Nano Cellulosic Material."
His work has earned him several accolades, including the Emerging Research Nationals in Nanoscience, Alabama Academy of Science in Chemistry, and Joint Annual Research Symposium awards, as well as a nomination for the MIT-Lemelson’s Inventorship award.
