Omkar L.

About Omkar L.

Accomplished chemical engineer and scientist with a PhD in environmental engineering and over 10 years of experience in developing and scaling up novel separation technologies. Skilled in applications engineering, process engineering, managing laboratory operations and leading new product development. Co-inventor of osmotically assisted brine concentration technology, delivering substantial cost reductions of over 30%. Proven track record of generating intellectual property through patent filings. Strong project management abilities, adept at leading teams, mentoring employees, and driving new product development.

Experience

1. Director of Application Engineering

   Turing

   Jul 2025 — Present

   As Director of Application Engineering at Turing, I lead the execution of our platform across client deployments while continuing to drive the development of our AI modules and core product capabilities. I work closely with engineering, product, and domain teams to ensure our solutions perform reliably in real-world conditions. My focus is on translating customer needs into scalable, impactful tools that improve the efficiency and intelligence of water and wastewater treatment operations.

Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Environmental Engineering

  2014 — 2018

• Institute Of Chemical Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering

  2008 — 2012

• Institute Of Chemical Technology

  Master's Degree, Chemical Engineering

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• R&D
• Rheometry
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Atomic Force Microscopy
• Ftir
• Polymers
• Techno-Economic Analysis
• Aspen Plus
• Research
• Transmission Electron Microscopy
• Materials Science
• Scanning Electron Microscopy
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Chemistry
• Microsoft Office
• Uv/Vis Spectroscopy
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Process Simulation
• Labview
• Chemical Engineering
• X-Ray Crystallography
• Engineering
• Cyclic Voltammetry