Abhisek Manikonda

About Abhisek Manikonda

I am a Process Engineer at Carollo Engineers specializing in advanced water treatment solutions for municipal and industrial clients across the United States. My experience spans drinking water treatment, potable and non-potable water reuse, and zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) systems, with technical expertise in reverse osmosis (RO), desalination, and concentrate management. I am also part of Carollo’s Private Sector Group, supporting complex industrial water projects for semiconductor manufacturing and data center clients. My role includes process design and optimization, membrane system evaluation, technology selection, and data-driven decision-making to deliver cost-effective, reliable, and scalable treatment solutions.I earned my Ph.D. in Infrastructure & Environmental Systems from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2020. My doctoral research focused on thermal power plant wastewater, where I developed a low-cost, high-performance treatment platform for removing elevated halides and heavy metals.I bring a strong blend of research depth and practical engineering experience, with a focus on translating innovative treatment concepts into implementable designs that improve performance, sustainability, and long-term operational value. I am particularly motivated by opportunities to tackle complex water challenges, develop novel treatment approaches, and deliver solutions with real-world impact.

Experience

1. Engineer

   Carollo Engineers

   Nov 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Infrastructure and Environmental Systems

  2016 — 2020

• Clarkson University

  Master’s Degree, Environmental Science & Engineering

  2014

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Master’s Degree, Chemistry

  2013

Skills

• Water Quality Analysis
• Chemistry
• Microsoft Excel
• R
• Chromatography
• Microsoft Office
• Matlab
• C
• Research