Rahul Bharadwaj

Rahul B. is a seasoned engineering and business development leader with extensive experience in particle-based engineering simulation. Currently serving as Global ACE Leader for Particle Based Methods at Ansys since January 2023, following the acquisition of ESSS Rocky, Rahul oversees a team of technical sales experts driving digital transformation across various industries. Prior to joining Ansys, Rahul held the position of Vice President of Engineering and Business Development at ESSS Rocky, where leadership in technology and product strategy was critical, along with managing global pre-sales and engineering efforts. Rahul's earlier roles include Senior R&D Engineer at Jenike & Johanson, Inc., and Senior Scientist at Pfizer, where significant contributions were made to pharmaceutical formulation support and process optimization. A solid educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and advanced degrees from the University of Kentucky and JNTU.