Jose Tomas Dominguez | Atacama Co-Founder

A Chilean mechanical engineer who gained pivotal experience designing robots for solar panel cleaning in the harsh Atacama Desert, José Tomás Domínguez infuses Atacama Biomaterials with a deep commitment to sustainability and technology-driven solutions. As Co-Founder and CTO, he co-leads the development of scalable, biodegradable plastics that replace single-use plastics, helping industries adopt more sustainable packaging. Positioned at the intersection of engineering, environmental responsibility, and industrial design, José is shaping a future free from traditional plastic waste. For non-entrepreneurial support, he looks to partner with global manufacturers, research labs, and policymakers to broaden Atacama’s impact, driving widespread adoption of regenerative packaging and advancing the circular economy.