Apoorva Kulkarni
Associate R&D Director @ Dow | Chemical Engineering, Catalysis, Plastics, Hydrocarbons, chemicals
- Role
- Associate R & d Director- Plastics and Hydrocarbons R & d at Dow
- Location
- Freeport, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Apoorva Kulkarni
With over a decade of experience in chemical engineering, I currently serve as Associate R&D Director at Dow, where I lead transformative advancements in New Process Development within the Packaging, Specialty Plastics, and Hydrocarbons business R&D. Passionate about sustainability, I focus on delivering innovative solutions with lower carbon footprints, fostering a collaborative environment that aligns with Dow\'s mission to create a sustainable future. By integrating diverse perspectives and leveraging my expertise in catalysis, I aim to empower teams to develop groundbreaking technologies that drive meaningful impact. At Dow, I lead a team dedicated to advancing process and catalyst development for light hydrocarbons production. Our work spans multiple stages of innovation, from proof-of-concept to commercial implementation. My leadership emphasizes research excellence, with a focus on scaling sustainable technologies. Previously, I spearheaded Process R&D Implementation efforts, ensuring successful deployment of new processes across global assets, including North and South America, demonstrating a commitment to operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Experience
Associate R & d Director- Plastics and Hydrocarbons R & d
Sep 2023 — Present · Freeport, TX, US
Leading the New Process Development team in Packaging, Specialty Plastics, and Hydrocarbons R&D. The team\'s research focuses on developing processes and catalysts for low-carbon Light Hydrocarbons production. Projects range from Proof-of-concept and pilot scale to Commercial implementation, including fluidized bed technologies, circular feedstock technology, plastic waste recycling, and capital reducing process design.
Education
SICA School
High school
University of North Dakota
Master of Science, Chemical Engineering - Catalysis
2003 — 2005
National Institute of Technology Raipur
Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
1998 — 2002
University of California Davis
PhD, Chemical Engineering - Catalysis
2005 — 2010
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