Dr. Deep Lata Singh

Co-Founder / Head of Electrocatalyst Development

Biography: Dr. Deep Lata Singh earned her Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India. She is currently associated with HySA Systems and the South African Institute for Advanced Materials Chemistry (SAIAMC) at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, where she conducts postdoctoral research. Her research focuses on the electrocatalysis of small molecules (CO₂, N₂, and H₂O) for sustainable fuel production. As a co-founder of CarbonFuelTech, she contributes to developing a single-cell electrolyzer system for advancing clean energy technologies.

Qualifications: Ph.D. (Material Chemistry)

Areas of Expertise: Material Chemistry

Research Interests: Electrolysis for Fuels

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Dr. Harikrishna Rajubhadran

Co-Founder / Technology Development Lead

Biography: Dr. Harikrishna Rajubhadran is a interdisciplinary experimental researcher passionate about the hands-on design and fabrication of innovative energy systems. Focusing on advancing materials and technologies from proof-of-concept to functional prototypes, particularly in the field of green hydrogen generation. With a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry from IIT Madras, and experience as a project Co-ordinator in The Engineering Gallery, he brings expertise in experimental testing, catalyst and device design, automation, and the integration of technologies. Committed to bridging cutting-edge research and practical engineering to create real-world solutions for a more sustainable future.

Qualifications: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering & Chemistry, IIT Madras

Areas of Expertise: Technology Development, Device Development & Automation, Hydrogen Generation, Thermochemical and Photoelectrochemical Processes

Research Interests: Green Hydrogen Generation, Catalyst Development, Nanomaterials, System Automation and Integration

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Rahul Ravindran

Co-Founder / Systems and Product Development

Biography: Rahul Ravindran is a co-founder of CarbonFuelTech, specializing in systems design, product engineering, and prototype development. He plays a key role in integrating mechanical, electrical, and software systems to optimize the company’s electrolyzer and automation platforms. Rahul is passionate about building efficient, scalable hardware solutions that accelerate the transition to sustainable fuel technologies.

Qualifications: B.Tech (Engineering)

Areas of Expertise: System Design and Automation, Product Development, Prototype Engineering

Research Interests: Renewable Energy Systems, Electrochemical Engineering

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Dr. Vineet Mishra

Co-Founder/Catalyst Designer & Electrochemist

Biography: Dr. Vineet Mishra completed his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in the field of electrocatalysis. His research focuses on the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) for fuel cells and the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) to ammonia under ambient conditions. He is deeply interested in advancing a carbon-free circular economy through the development of green ammonia technologies.

Qualifications: Ph.D., IIT Madras | M.Sc., IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Areas of Expertise: Catalyst Synthesis, Electrocatalysis, Ammonia Production under Ambient Conditions

Research Interests: Materials Chemistry, Electrolyzers, Industrial Upscaling

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Prof. T. Sundararajan

Scientific Advisor

Biography: Prof. Thirumalachari Sundararajan is a distinguished academic and researcher in Mechanical Engineering with expertise in heat transfer, combustion, and energy conversion. He retired from IIT Madras after a remarkable career and currently serves as a Visiting Professor at IIT Palakkad. His research contributions span computational fluid dynamics, nanofluids, and thermal sciences, with over 12,000 citations to his work. Prof. Sundararajan has held leadership positions including Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Madras and has been instrumental in advancing clean energy research in India.

Areas of Expertise:

• Electrochemical Systems
• Materials Science
• Renewable Energy

Prof. G. Ranga Rao

Scientific Advisor

Biography: Prof. G. Ranga Rao is an Emeritus Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, where he has made significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering. With decades of academic and research experience, he has been instrumental in advancing knowledge in catalysis, reaction engineering, and sustainable energy technologies. As an advisor to CarbonFuelTech, Prof. Rao brings his extensive expertise to guide the company's technological innovations and research initiatives in carbon-neutral fuel solutions.

Areas of Expertise:

• Catalysis
• Sustainable Fuels
• Process Engineering

Saniya Udayan

Web Development Intern

Biography: Saniya Udayan is a Web Development Intern at CarbonFuelTech, contributing to the design and enhancement of the company’s digital platforms. She focuses on creating responsive, user-friendly web interfaces that reflect CarbonFuelTech’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. Her interests span data science, AI, and web automation, where she aims to integrate intelligent solutions into clean-energy applications.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) – Ongoing

Areas of Expertise: Front-End Web Development, Database Management, UI/UX Design and Graphic Concepts

Research Interests: Data Science and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Web Automation and System Integration

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