Hello, I'm Ganesh!
I am passionate about developing sustainable energy solutions and improving battery performance through materials innovation. If you have interesting collaboration opportunities or research projects, feel free to contact me.
Personal information
- Full Name
- Ganesh Raghavendran
- address
- San Diego, CA
- cprganesh@gmail.com
- freelance
- Available for Consulting
Languages
Professional Skills
Additional Skills
Programming & Software Skills
- Python, C, C++, C#
- MATLAB, Aspen-HYSYS, AutoCAD
- LAMMPS - MD Simulation
- DFT Calculations - VASP, Gaussian16
- EC-Lab, ZView, VB.Net, LabView
- Linux/UNIX systems
Experimental Techniques
- Electrode Slurry Optimization/Casting
- Pouch Cell Manufacturing
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA-DSC)
- X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
- Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
work experience
PhD Researcher
Conducted doctoral research under Prof. Ying Shirley Meng and Prof. Tod Pascal, focusing on advanced battery technologies, electrolyte development, and materials characterization. Developed novel electrolyte systems for extreme temperature operations and filed multiple patents.
Senior Process Engineer
Managed and operated a 900KTA capacity Gas Cracking Unit (GCU I) as a Field Engineer, ensuring continuous operation and safety protocols. Developed process simulation models utilizing Aspen-HYSYS and MATLAB, modeling the Gas Sweetening Unit with unknown proprietary additive.
Executive Trainee
Joined as an Executive Trainee (Chemical) and worked on mini projects as part of training. Focused on Cooling towers, Gas Sweetening Unit and Smart P&IDs. Created and implemented 'Saransh,' a web-based P&ID portal that digitalized plant diagrams through employee crowd-sourcing.
Summer Intern
Completed summer internship at Reliance petroleum refinery, Jamnagar division. Worked on the project, "Reduction of Ammonium bisulfide level in Amine treatment overhead circuit," analyzing corrosion issues and proposing viable solutions.
Developer Intern
Worked on web applications for Treemap view of equipment, KPIs (Meter gauge view), Measure Data, Formula calculation using NCalc and setting up of Real-Time data integration. Facilitated real-time data integration systems for medium-scale chemical industries.
Education
University of California, San Diego
GPA: 3.70/4.00 | PI: Prof. Ying Shirley Meng, Co-PI: Prof. Tod Pascal
References
Ganesh is a talented and friendly person. As a chemical engineer, with keen interest in programing, he brilliantly helped us new software development efforts during his internship at MonitPro Solutions Pvt Ltd. I wish him all the best!
Ganesh happens to be one-of-the-kind web developer whom I had the pleasure to work with. He makes a lot of fun at work and at the same time I was amazed by how he handled the workforce he headed during the cultural fest, Festember 2016. I would never miss a chance to work with him again.
Interests
Blog
For those who are interested in exams, PSU and journals are welcomed to read my Blog. I write occasional articles sharing my thoughts. I would be glad to receive any comment and will appreciate your questions and feedback.