OptaFuel Company
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OptaFuel Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Pratik Darvekar Pratik Darvekar's OptaFuel Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Field Service Engineering Intern at OSIsoft
Industry Research
Experience
Texas A&M University September 2011 - Present
OSIsoft June 2015 - August 2015
OptaFuel May 2014 - August 2014
Texas A&M University January 2013 - December 2013
Institute Of Chemical Technology January 2009 - December 2010
Indoco Remedies Ltd May 2010 - August 2010
IPCA May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Characterization, Chemical Engineering, Matlab, Chemistry, Aspen Plus, UV/Vis, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation, Aspen HYSYS, Gas Chromatography, HPLC, Design of Experiments, R&D, Simulations, Process Engineering, Polymers
Education
Texas A&M University 2011 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical Engineering
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, INDIA 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Chemical Technology, Pharmaceutical Tech.
Texas A&M University September 2011 - Present
OSIsoft June 2015 - August 2015
OptaFuel May 2014 - August 2014
Texas A&M University January 2013 - December 2013
Institute Of Chemical Technology January 2009 - December 2010
Indoco Remedies Ltd May 2010 - August 2010
IPCA May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Characterization, Chemical Engineering, Matlab, Chemistry, Aspen Plus, UV/Vis, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation, Aspen HYSYS, Gas Chromatography, HPLC, Design of Experiments, R&D, Simulations, Process Engineering, Polymers
Education
Texas A&M University 2011 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical Engineering
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, INDIA 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Chemical Technology, Pharmaceutical Tech.
Yuzhi Kang Yuzhi Kang's OptaFuel Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job R&D Scientist at EDTEnzymatic Deinking Technologies
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
EDT-Enzymatic Deinking Technologies January 2015 - Present
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2009 - December 2014
OptaFuel May 2014 - August 2014
South China University of Technology July 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Characterization, Matlab, Biofuels, Pretreatment, Minitab, Vector NTI, Visual molecular..., Pulp and Paper..., Biocatalysis, Statistics, Protein Engineering, Protein Expression, Protein Purification, Molecular Biology
Education
Georgia Tech 2009 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical Engineering
South China University of Technology 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Light Chemical Engineering (Pulp and Paper Engineering)
EDT-Enzymatic Deinking Technologies January 2015 - Present
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2009 - December 2014
OptaFuel May 2014 - August 2014
South China University of Technology July 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Characterization, Matlab, Biofuels, Pretreatment, Minitab, Vector NTI, Visual molecular..., Pulp and Paper..., Biocatalysis, Statistics, Protein Engineering, Protein Expression, Protein Purification, Molecular Biology
Education
Georgia Tech 2009 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical Engineering
South China University of Technology 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Light Chemical Engineering (Pulp and Paper Engineering)
Adriel Perkins Adriel Perkins's OptaFuel Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Labratory Operations Intern
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
OptaFuel September 2013 - Present
Melaleuca:The Wellness Company April 2010 - Present
Advance Auto Parts February 2011 - October 2013
Pro Automotive April 2010 - 2012
Daily Grind Coffee House March 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Marketing, Customer Service, Sales, Social Networking, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Coaching, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Small Business, Microsoft Office, Direct Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Training, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management
Education
DeVry University 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
The University of Virginia's College at Wise 2010 — 2014
OptaFuel September 2013 - Present
Melaleuca:The Wellness Company April 2010 - Present
Advance Auto Parts February 2011 - October 2013
Pro Automotive April 2010 - 2012
Daily Grind Coffee House March 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Marketing, Customer Service, Sales, Social Networking, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Coaching, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Small Business, Microsoft Office, Direct Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Training, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management
Education
DeVry University 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
The University of Virginia's College at Wise 2010 — 2014
Fan Andy Hu 胡璠's OptaFuel Experience May 2013 - December 2013
Job Senior Scientist at L'Oréal
Industry Cosmetics
Experience
L'Oréal July 2014 - Present
Georgia Institute of Technology April 2011 - July 2014
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2009 - May 2014
TAPPI Graduate Chapter August 2012 - January 2014
OptaFuel May 2013 - December 2013
TAPPI Graduate Chapter August 2011 - August 2012
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2009 - May 2010
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology September 2005 - May 2009
Skills
Chemistry, Biofuels, NMR, HPLC, UV/Vis, FTIR, Biomass, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Characterization, Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, GPC, TGA, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron..., Differential Scanning..., Polymer Characterization, TEM, Polymers, Spectroscopy, Nanomaterials, Biochemistry, Process Optimization, AFM, Electrochemistry, Science, GC-MS, Chromatography, Catalysis, Surface Chemistry, Carbohydrate Chemistry, NMR spectroscopy, Renewable Energy, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Nanoparticles, Mass Spectrometry, Polymer Chemistry, IR spectroscopy, Microscopy, Fluorescence..., XPS, SAS, SAS programming, SAS Certified Base..., R&D, IR Spectroscopy, SAS Programming
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2009 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry, GPA: 3.91/4.00
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry, First Honor Graduate
L'Oréal July 2014 - Present
Georgia Institute of Technology April 2011 - July 2014
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2009 - May 2014
TAPPI Graduate Chapter August 2012 - January 2014
OptaFuel May 2013 - December 2013
TAPPI Graduate Chapter August 2011 - August 2012
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2009 - May 2010
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology September 2005 - May 2009
Skills
Chemistry, Biofuels, NMR, HPLC, UV/Vis, FTIR, Biomass, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Characterization, Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, GPC, TGA, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron..., Differential Scanning..., Polymer Characterization, TEM, Polymers, Spectroscopy, Nanomaterials, Biochemistry, Process Optimization, AFM, Electrochemistry, Science, GC-MS, Chromatography, Catalysis, Surface Chemistry, Carbohydrate Chemistry, NMR spectroscopy, Renewable Energy, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Nanoparticles, Mass Spectrometry, Polymer Chemistry, IR spectroscopy, Microscopy, Fluorescence..., XPS, SAS, SAS programming, SAS Certified Base..., R&D, IR Spectroscopy, SAS Programming
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2009 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry, GPA: 3.91/4.00
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry, First Honor Graduate
Anand Kumar Pandit's OptaFuel Experience August 2014 - January 2015
Job Production Engineer/Chemist at Synergy Biofuels
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Synergy Biofuels June 2015 - Present
OptaFuel August 2014 - January 2015
University of Dayton/Chemineer Inc. May 2011 - December 2012
Hereaus (Previously Daychem Laboratories, Inc.) February 2011 - April 2011
PRECI-TECH INDIA February 2008 - May 2008
Adarsh Chemicals February 2007 - January 2008
Zen Consultants July 2006 - September 2006
Saraca Laboratories Limited April 2003 - January 2006
Synthokem Lab Private Limited November 2001 - January 2002
Sarvotham Care Limited September 2001 - October 2001
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Design of Experiments, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Factory, Matlab, Polymers, Process Simulation, CFD, Materials, Engineering, Commissioning, Chemistry, Distillation, AutoCAD, Aspen Plus, Pumps, Management, Filtration, Aspen HYSYS, Materials Science, Process Optimization, Research, Process Control, C++, C, Troubleshooting, Nanotechnology, Simulations, Characterization, R&D, Testing, Minitab, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Rheology, Reaction Engineering, Laboratory, Product Development, Water, PFD, P&ID, PI Control, PID Controller, Manufacturing Scale-up
Education
University of Dayton 2009 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Chemical Engineering, B
Osmania University 1994 — 1998
B.Tech, Chemical Engineering, First Class ( 69.18% out of 100)
Gautami Coop Junior College 1992 — 1994
Intermediate, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, 84.1%
Kendriya Vidyalaya 1983 — 1992
High School, English, Hindi, Math, Science, Social(History, Civics, Geography, Economics), 72.8% out of 100
Synergy Biofuels June 2015 - Present
OptaFuel August 2014 - January 2015
University of Dayton/Chemineer Inc. May 2011 - December 2012
Hereaus (Previously Daychem Laboratories, Inc.) February 2011 - April 2011
PRECI-TECH INDIA February 2008 - May 2008
Adarsh Chemicals February 2007 - January 2008
Zen Consultants July 2006 - September 2006
Saraca Laboratories Limited April 2003 - January 2006
Synthokem Lab Private Limited November 2001 - January 2002
Sarvotham Care Limited September 2001 - October 2001
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Design of Experiments, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Factory, Matlab, Polymers, Process Simulation, CFD, Materials, Engineering, Commissioning, Chemistry, Distillation, AutoCAD, Aspen Plus, Pumps, Management, Filtration, Aspen HYSYS, Materials Science, Process Optimization, Research, Process Control, C++, C, Troubleshooting, Nanotechnology, Simulations, Characterization, R&D, Testing, Minitab, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Rheology, Reaction Engineering, Laboratory, Product Development, Water, PFD, P&ID, PI Control, PID Controller, Manufacturing Scale-up
Education
University of Dayton 2009 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Chemical Engineering, B
Osmania University 1994 — 1998
B.Tech, Chemical Engineering, First Class ( 69.18% out of 100)
Gautami Coop Junior College 1992 — 1994
Intermediate, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, 84.1%
Kendriya Vidyalaya 1983 — 1992
High School, English, Hindi, Math, Science, Social(History, Civics, Geography, Economics), 72.8% out of 100
Casey Mullins Casey Mullins's OptaFuel Experience September 2013 - January 2015
Job Student at University of Virginia
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Commomwealth's attorney office February 2015 - Present
OptaFuel September 2013 - January 2015
Skills
Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Research, Political Science, Public Speaking, Editing, Fundraising, Leadership, Teamwork, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2015 — 2017
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
The University of Virginia's College at Wise 2011 — 2015
Minor, Pre-Law Studies and criminal justice
University of Virginia's college at Wise 2011 — 2015
Political Science and Government
Commomwealth's attorney office February 2015 - Present
OptaFuel September 2013 - January 2015
Skills
Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Research, Political Science, Public Speaking, Editing, Fundraising, Leadership, Teamwork, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2015 — 2017
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
The University of Virginia's College at Wise 2011 — 2015
Minor, Pre-Law Studies and criminal justice
University of Virginia's college at Wise 2011 — 2015
Political Science and Government
Mrugesh Patel Mrugesh Patel's OptaFuel Experience March 2014 - August 2014
Job General Manager at Best Western Port Huron / Hospitality Inn
Industry Hospitality
Experience
OptaFuel March 2014 - August 2014
EdeniQ, Inc. March 2013 - March 2014
EdeniQ, Inc. March 2012 - March 2013
Appvion, Inc. (formerly Appleton Papers Inc.) January 2011 - August 2011
Chemical Engineering Car Team December 2009 - September 2010
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program April 2010 - August 2010
University of Michigan Chemical Engineering Department January 2010 - August 2010
Chemical Engineering Car Team December 2008 - December 2009
Dunkin Donuts April 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Pilot Plant, Design of Experiments, Minitab, P&ID, Aspen Plus, Chemical Engineering, Enzyme Assays, Agarose Gel..., Autoclave, Microscopes, Chromatography, Centrifugation, Lyophilization, Column Chromatography, FPLC, Gas Chromatography, Immunostaining, Western Blotting, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Southern, GLP, Aseptic Technique, Methods Development, Protocol Writing, Lead Optimization, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Experimental Design, TGA, UV-Vis, Nanoparticles, Rheology, Surfactants, PCR, Visio, Cell Culture, Immunofluorescence, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, UV/Vis, Biofuels, Laboratory, Fermentation, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Polymers, R&D
Education
University of Michigan 2007 — 2011
B.S.E., Chemical Engineering
Piscataway High School 2003 — 2007
High School
OptaFuel March 2014 - August 2014
EdeniQ, Inc. March 2013 - March 2014
EdeniQ, Inc. March 2012 - March 2013
Appvion, Inc. (formerly Appleton Papers Inc.) January 2011 - August 2011
Chemical Engineering Car Team December 2009 - September 2010
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program April 2010 - August 2010
University of Michigan Chemical Engineering Department January 2010 - August 2010
Chemical Engineering Car Team December 2008 - December 2009
Dunkin Donuts April 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Pilot Plant, Design of Experiments, Minitab, P&ID, Aspen Plus, Chemical Engineering, Enzyme Assays, Agarose Gel..., Autoclave, Microscopes, Chromatography, Centrifugation, Lyophilization, Column Chromatography, FPLC, Gas Chromatography, Immunostaining, Western Blotting, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Southern, GLP, Aseptic Technique, Methods Development, Protocol Writing, Lead Optimization, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Experimental Design, TGA, UV-Vis, Nanoparticles, Rheology, Surfactants, PCR, Visio, Cell Culture, Immunofluorescence, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, UV/Vis, Biofuels, Laboratory, Fermentation, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Polymers, R&D
Education
University of Michigan 2007 — 2011
B.S.E., Chemical Engineering
Piscataway High School 2003 — 2007
High School
William McDonald's OptaFuel Experience July 2012 - Present
Job VP of Research and Product Development at OptaFuel
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
OptaFuel July 2012 - Present
Cobalt Technologies August 2011 - July 2012
Cobalt Technologies August 2011 - September 2011
Poet Research - Science and Technology March 2009 - July 2011
POET Research Inc. June 2007 - July 2011
AgriPolymerix October 2006 - June 2007
Michigan Biotechnology Institute (MBI) June 1999 - August 2006
Skills
Biomass, Ethanol, Polymers, Science, Biomass pretreatment..., HPLC, Fermentation, Biofuels, Biotechnology, Political Science, R&D, Chemistry, Enzymes, Microbiology, Separations, Organic Chemistry, Fuel, Pilot Plant, Purification, Alternative Fuels, Organic Synthesis, Technology Transfer, Analytical Chemistry, Patents, Materials Science, Spectroscopy, Biochemistry, UV/Vis, Protein Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Alternative Energy, Bioenergy, Catalysis, Commercialization, Chromatography, Lifesciences, Chemical Engineering, Process Simulation, Fermentation Technology, Electrochemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Metabolic Engineering, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Cleantech, Characterization, Design of Experiments, NMR, FTIR, Coatings, Protein Engineering
Education
North Dakota State University 1987 — 1991
Ph.D., Chemistry (Polymers and Coatings)
North Dakota State University 1984 — 1987
MS, Polymer and Coatings Chemistry
Bemidji State University 1980 — 1984
BS, Chemistry
Loup City High School 1973 — 1977
High School Diploma
OptaFuel July 2012 - Present
Cobalt Technologies August 2011 - July 2012
Cobalt Technologies August 2011 - September 2011
Poet Research - Science and Technology March 2009 - July 2011
POET Research Inc. June 2007 - July 2011
AgriPolymerix October 2006 - June 2007
Michigan Biotechnology Institute (MBI) June 1999 - August 2006
Skills
Biomass, Ethanol, Polymers, Science, Biomass pretreatment..., HPLC, Fermentation, Biofuels, Biotechnology, Political Science, R&D, Chemistry, Enzymes, Microbiology, Separations, Organic Chemistry, Fuel, Pilot Plant, Purification, Alternative Fuels, Organic Synthesis, Technology Transfer, Analytical Chemistry, Patents, Materials Science, Spectroscopy, Biochemistry, UV/Vis, Protein Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Alternative Energy, Bioenergy, Catalysis, Commercialization, Chromatography, Lifesciences, Chemical Engineering, Process Simulation, Fermentation Technology, Electrochemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Metabolic Engineering, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Cleantech, Characterization, Design of Experiments, NMR, FTIR, Coatings, Protein Engineering
Education
North Dakota State University 1987 — 1991
Ph.D., Chemistry (Polymers and Coatings)
North Dakota State University 1984 — 1987
MS, Polymer and Coatings Chemistry
Bemidji State University 1980 — 1984
BS, Chemistry
Loup City High School 1973 — 1977
High School Diploma
Binod Rijal's OptaFuel Experience October 2012 - February 2014
Job Process Engineer at Zilkha Biomass Energy LLC
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Zilkha Biomass Energy LLC 2014 - Present
OptaFuel October 2012 - February 2014
North Dakota State University July 2010 - October 2012
Skills
Biofuels, Fermentation, Chemical Engineering, Laboratory, Microbiology, Biochemical Engineering, Design of Experiments, Biochemistry, R&D, Biomass, Chromatography, Statistics, Biotechnology, Renewable Energy, Energy, Bioprocessing, Distillation, Matlab, Minitab, Technology Transfer, Food Processing, Ethanol Production
Education
North Dakota State University 2010 — 2012
Master's of Science, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, 3.864
Acharya Nagarjuna Vishwavidhyalayamu 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech), Biotechnology/Biochemical Engineering
Zilkha Biomass Energy LLC 2014 - Present
OptaFuel October 2012 - February 2014
North Dakota State University July 2010 - October 2012
Skills
Biofuels, Fermentation, Chemical Engineering, Laboratory, Microbiology, Biochemical Engineering, Design of Experiments, Biochemistry, R&D, Biomass, Chromatography, Statistics, Biotechnology, Renewable Energy, Energy, Bioprocessing, Distillation, Matlab, Minitab, Technology Transfer, Food Processing, Ethanol Production
Education
North Dakota State University 2010 — 2012
Master's of Science, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, 3.864
Acharya Nagarjuna Vishwavidhyalayamu 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech), Biotechnology/Biochemical Engineering
Brandon Kiser's OptaFuel Experience Teaching AssistantThe University of Virginia's College at WiseJanuary 2013 - May 2013
Job Research Technician at OptaFuel
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
OptaFuel Teaching AssistantThe University of Virginia's College at WiseJanuary 2013 - May 2013
Education
The University of Virginia's College at Wise 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
OptaFuel Teaching AssistantThe University of Virginia's College at WiseJanuary 2013 - May 2013
Education
The University of Virginia's College at Wise 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General