Tirath Raj

About Tirath Raj

Currently working as a Senior Research Scientist at ErgBio. Prior to this, he worked as Postdoctoral Researcher and Instructor at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI), Bioenergy Research Center, US, DOE laboratory for the development of novel processes for fuels and chemicals production from new feedstocks. I have successfully translated fundamental research into scalable, commercially relevant solutions. During 13 years of my professional experience, I have been involved in all the major disciplines, i.e, organic synthesis, ionic liquid, DES synthesis, cellulose chemistry, bioprocess developments for renewable fuels, chemicals, and materials production using green chemistry principles, scale-up and commercialization of 2G (Waste Biomass to ethanol) etc. Scientifically trained in industrial and academic R&D in organic synthesis, process/ product development, technology transfer, analytical R&D development, polymer processing and pilot-scale process optimization for renewable fuels, chemicals and materials production from DOE laboratories, USA, South Korea and 500 Fortune Oil Industry (India). Strong background in analytical chemistry, molecule characterization, and data collection. and interpretation Profound knowledge of managing diverse R&D projects in biofuels and chemicals production for sustainable bio-economy development (Biomass pretreatment, Hydrolysis and Fermentation), which will surely change the world in near future and give thrust to climate change & sustainability. Scientific passion with >47 peer-reviewed high-impact factor publications in reputed journals (for details visit my Google Scholar profile) and contributed 3 patents to my credit and have received two international bioenergy research grants/awards for biofuel research. I am passionate about providing energy security to India, the USA, and the EU and reducing GHG emissions through innovative technologies. Sound in root cause analysis, statistical optimization, data analysis and pattern recognition with transferable and managing skills to build an effective team player.Specialties: Biofuels Technology scaleup, green chemistry, Bioethanol, analytical characterization, Development and commercialization, Carbon capture and utilization

Experience

1. Senior Research Scientist

   Erg Bio

   Jan 2026 — Present · US

Education

• Delhi University

  Master of Technology (M. Tech Chemical Synthesis and Process Technologies) , Chemical Synthesis and Process Technologies

  2009 — 2012

• UPES

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Organic Chemistry

  2013 — 2018

• Delhi University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial Chemistry

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Characterization
• Spectroscopy
• Lc-Ms
• Nmr
• Mass Spectrometry
• Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Nanomaterials
• Ir
• Hplc
• Polymers
• Uv/Vis
• Chromatography
• Process Simulation
• Polymer Chemistry
• Catalysis
• Chemistry
• Ionic Liquids
• Analytical Chemistry
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (Hplc)
• Gas Chromatography
• Powder X-Ray Diffraction
• Organic Synthesis
• Materials Science
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (Nmr)
• Bioenergy
• Nanotechnology
• R&D
• Biofuels
• Organic Chemistry