Dr. Upasana Manimegalai Sridhar
Academic Background
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA (2014)
M.S., Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA (2010)
B.Tech., Chemical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, India (2009)
Professional Background
Process Dynamics and Optimization Specialist, Covestro (formerly Bayer Material Science), Baytown, Texas, USA (2014-2016)
Pressure Safety Specialist, Bayer Technology Services, Baytown, Texas, USA (2014)
Process Dynamics and Optimization Intern, Bayer Material Science, Baytown, Texas, USA (2013)
Lead Teaching Associate, ENGR 1412, Intro to Computer Programming, Oklahoma State University, USA (2012-2014)
Teaching Assistant/Associate, Optimization Applications, Process Modelling, Unit Operations and Advanced Control Laboratory, Oklahoma State University, USA (2009-2012)
Key Leadership
Fund Raising and Liaisoning, Rural Education Welfare and Resource Development, India (2011 - Present)
Secretary, Oklahoma State University Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Association, USA (2013-2014)
President, Oklahoma State University Automation Society, USA (2012-2013)
Key Achievements
Featured as Young Innovator, InTech Magazine of International Society of Automation (ISA), USA (May/June 2013)
International Society of Automation Foundation Scholarship Award, USA (2013)
Oklahoma State University Distinguished Graduate Fellowship, USA (2013)
International Society of Automation Section Excellence Award (given to 1 of 350 sections globally), USA (2013)
International Society of Automation Process Measurement and Controls Division, USA (2012)
Founding Secretary of Oklahoma State University Automation Society, USA (2010)
Sri Sivasubramania Nadar College of Engineering Merit Scholarship, India (2006)
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Dr. Anand Govindarajan
Academic Background
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA (2014)
M.S., Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA (2011)
B.Tech., Chemical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, India (2008)
Professional Background
Development Engineer, Optimized Gas Treating, Inc., Buda, Texas, USA (2014-2016)
Engineering Intern, Fractionation Research, Inc., Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA (2013)
Teaching Associate, Unit Operations and Advanced Process Control Lab, Oklahoma State University, USA (2012-2014)
Intern, Sun to Market Solutions, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, USA (2010)
Teaching Assistant/Associate, Technical Communications, Rate Operations, Oklahoma State University, USA (2009-2012)
Research Associate, SSN Research Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (2008-2009)
Graduate Engineer Trainee, VA Tech WABAG, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (2008)
Key Leadership
Co-Chair, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Separations Division, Distillation, Absorption and Extraction Fundamentals Session, USA (2015-Present)
President, Oklahoma State University Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Association, USA (2013-2014)
Founding Board Member and Team Lead, SSN Alumni Association, USA Chapter (2012-2016)
President, Oklahoma State University Automation Society, USA (2011-2012)
Founding Member and Treasurer, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers – SSN Student Chapter, India(2007-2008)
Key Achievements
Featured as Young Innovator, InTech Magazine of International Society of Automation (ISA), USA (May/June 2013)
ISA Chemical and Petroleum Industries Division Scholarship Awardee, USA (2013)
Oklahoma State University Graduate College Fellowship, USA (2012)
International Society of Automation Process Measurement and Controls Division, USA (2012)
Outstanding Alumni Contributor, SSN Alumni Association, USA Chapter, (2011)
Oklahoma State University Graduate College Supplementary Fellowship, USA (2011)
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