Our Mission
At CarbonFuelTech, our strength lies in the fusion of disciplines — from electrochemistry and materials science to mechanical design and sustainable engineering. Our team brings together researchers, innovators, and engineers driven by a shared mission: transforming captured CO₂ into clean, high-value fuels through cutting-edge electrochemical technology. With a foundation rooted in IIT Madras research excellence, we combine deep scientific insight with real-world engineering to scale green energy innovations for a decarbonized future.
Core Team Members
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 holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India. He leads technology development, device automation, and hydrogen generation systems at CarbonFuelTech. With expertise in thermochemical and photoelectrochemical processes, his work focuses on developing innovative solutions for green hydrogen generation and clean-energy integration.
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 Rajendran
Co-Founder / Systems and Product Development
Biography: Rahul Rajendran 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
Catalyst Designer
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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Advisors
Prof. Sudarshan Raghavan
Scientific Advisor
Biography: Prof. Sudarshan Raghavan serves as a scientific advisor to CarbonFuelTech, providing strategic guidance in catalysis, electrochemical systems, and hydrogen technology. With extensive academic and industrial experience, he supports the team in research direction, innovation strategy, and technology validation.
Areas of Expertise:
- Electrochemical Systems
- Materials Science
- Renewable Energy
Prof. Gangadhar Rao
Scientific Advisor
Biography: Prof. Gangadhar Rao advises CarbonFuelTech on scientific research and technology innovation. His expertise bridges energy materials, catalytic systems, and industrial process design, supporting the company’s mission to commercialize sustainable fuel technologies.
Areas of Expertise:
- Catalysis
- Sustainable Fuels
- Process Engineering
Interns
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 (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), Database Management (MySQL), 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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