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Mark Tester.
Co-Founder (Iyris) / Professor of Plant Science · Iyris · 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Co-Founder (Iyris) / Professor of Plant Science
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Mark Tester is a Professor of Plant Science at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and a co-founder of Iyris (formerly Red Sea Farms), the KAUST spin-out commercialising SecondSky heat-blocking greenhouse technology. He co-developed the underlying research with Professor Derya Baran and Dr. Ryan Lefers over six years at KAUST.
Details.
| Current role | Co-Founder (Iyris) / Professor of Plant Science |
|---|---|
| Company | Iyris |
| Year started role | 2018 |
| Country | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| Nationality | Australian |
Notable achievements.
- Co-developed SecondSky greenhouse technology at KAUST
- Filed new patent in 2025 for open-field applications of SecondSky