AIRCO
Mihir Shah has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Mihir is currently working as a Research And Development Chemist at Air Company since July 2021. Prior to this, they served as a Graduate Student Research Assistant, and later as a Graduate Student Assistant, at the University at Buffalo from August 2019 to July 2021. During their time there, they collaborated with the R&D team in the field of Materials Science, specifically in engineering nickel-based catalysts for methane dry reforming. Their work resulted in the successful design of Ni-ZrO2 catalysts, leading to high activity and syngas production rates at low temperatures.
Before their graduate studies, Mihir held positions at Sparklez Inks as a Technical Head from May 2018 to July 2019, and as a Research Assistant from July 2016 to April 2017. Mihir also gained experience as a Process Engineer at Kemit Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. - India from August 2017 to April 2018. Additionally, they worked as an intern at Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited in June 2016, where they oversaw product development, conducted on-site field surveys, and researched ways to reduce waste release.
Overall, Mihir Shah's work experience showcases their expertise in research and development, materials science, and process engineering across various industries.
Mihir Shah completed their Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Thadomal Shahani Engineering College in the years 2013 to 2017. Mihir then pursued further studies and obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Chemical Engineering from the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences from 2019 to 2021. In addition to their formal education, Mihir Shah also acquired the certification of "Becoming a Six Sigma Green Belt" from LinkedIn in March 2021.
AIRCO
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AIRCO is a world leader in carbon conversion technology, paving the way to global energy security by transforming CO₂ into a valuable resource. Its proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology is an adaptable platform that allows any industry to efficiently produce high-demand, fully-formulated synthetic fuels from waste CO₂ and hydrogen. The company has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Inc. Best in Business, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, and the XPrize for Carbon Removal. AIRCO’s many accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023, an award given to organizations that reinvent processes to reduce the generation of hazardous substances and byproducts. AIRCO was also recently declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge, which accelerates the development of promising technology pathways that enable widespread uptake of SAF.