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Kedar Jivrakh

@kedarjivrakh

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PhD chemical engineer specializing in 3D-printed adsorbents and CO2 conversion.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek a research-focused role in a collaborative, innovation-driven team working on carbon capture, materials development, or catalytic conversion with opportunities for impact and publication.

I am a PhD-trained chemical engineer with a focus on 3D-printed adsorbents, catalysts, and porous materials for carbon capture and conversion. My research spans synthesis, characterization, and performance testing of zeolites, MOFs, and multifunctional aerogels for gas adsorption and photocatalytic destruction.

During my doctoral and postdoctoral work I developed and tested 3D-printed gyroid monoliths, metal-supported Ni/Al2O3 catalysts for CO2 methanation, and composites for thermal energy storage, producing multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. I combine experimental skills (3D printing, adsorption, catalysis) with computational and characterization tools to translate materials concepts into operating systems.

I am driven to apply my technical expertise in research-driven environments that value innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact on decarbonization and indoor air quality. I have a proven record of scholarship, successful internships, and teaching support roles that demonstrate my ability to contribute across research and academic teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Postdoctoral Fellow

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Khalifa University of Science and Technology

Mar 2025 - Present (6 months)

Leading research on multifunctional aerogel and MOF-based composites for adsorption and photocatalytic destruction of indoor VOCs and developing 3D-printed adsorbents/catalysts for CO2 capture and conversion.

3D Printing Adsorption BET)Photocatalysis Experimental Design

Research Intern

ITQ-UPV CSIC

Jan 2024 - Jul 2024 (6 months)

Conducted a 6-month research internship developing and characterizing DLP 3D-printed zeolite RHO monoliths for CO2/CH4 separation, including adsorption testing and materials characterization.

3D Printing Zeolite Synthesis Gas Separation Testing CO2 CH4 Separation

R&D Intern

KSB Tech Private Limited

Sep 2016 - Mar 2017 (6 months)

Performed analytical and software-based optimization of axial thrust in a multistage centrifugal pump as part of a B.E. final-year industrial internship at the company's R&D centre.

Axial Thrust Analysis Matlab Project Reporting

Teaching Assistant

Khalifa University of Science and Technology

Supported laboratory and course instruction across heat transfer, fluid mechanics, CFD, refrigeration and chemical engineering courses, delivering practical demonstrations and assessment assistance.

Computational Fluid Dynamics Experimental Design Assessments Matlab

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Khalifa University of Science and Technology

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering

Grade: 3.76/4

Activities and societies: Research on 3D-printed adsorbents and catalysts; teaching assistant roles during PhD; multiple journal and conference publications.

Completed PhD in Chemical Engineering with research on 3D-printed adsorbents and catalysts for CO2 capture and conversion; graduated with a 3.76/4.0 GPA.

Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati

Master of Science (Research), Mechanical Engineering

Grade: 8.2/10

Activities and societies: Teaching assistant in multiple courses; research project on adsorption thermal energy storage and reactor testing.

Completed MS (Research) in Mechanical Engineering with thesis on ammoniated metal halide composites for thermochemical energy storage; graduated with an 8.2/10 GPA.

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Grade: 66.38%

Activities and societies: Undergraduate project and internship at KSB Tech Pvt Ltd (R&D); departmental project competition winner.

Completed Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with a 66.38% final grade and project work on axial thrust prediction in multistage centrifugal pumps.