Researchers behind 'water-Splitting' Innovation (IMAGE) University of Kansas Caption Avium LLC was founded in 2017 by KU doctoral student Joe Barforoush (left) and his faculty mentor Kevin Leonard (right), associate professor of chemical & petroleum engineering. They hope to be a leading innovator in the fast-growing $100-billion hydrogen generation industry. Credit KU News Service Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.