Building American nutrient supply from applied chemistry.

Mel Stevenson is CEO of MLS Biochelants, a Texas-based company at the intersection of energy and agriculture. MLS treats produced water for the oil and gas industry while developing innovative chelated micronutrient technologies for American agriculture.

MLS has developed six cutting-edge inventions in applied chemistry and has been awarded competitive NSF and SBIR grants validating the science behind MLS's approach. Under his leadership, MLS manufactures entirely within the United States, converting metal-rich industrial byproducts into highly bioavailable plant nutrients through a circular economy model that reduces waste and replaces foreign imports.

With a hands-on approach to solving real-world challenges, MLS brings a unique cross-industry perspective to sustainable resource solutions and the future of agricultural innovation.

Deepak Patil, CTO of MLS Biochelants, has over 50 years of experience in chemical engineering and chemistry covering personal care products, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and oil and gas.

Mr. Patil has 25 years of executive experience leading technology and R&D for global companies. His primary focus has been addressing reuse of byproducts from various industries for water treatment related projects. These products and technologies are still in use by three of the largest companies in the world and in more than 80 other countries.