Pravin Narwankar

Pravin Narwankar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the field of technology and materials science. Currently serving as the Managing Director of the Advanced Technology Group in the Office of the CTO at Applied Materials, Pravin has also held the roles of Regional CTO and Investment Manager for Applied Ventures in the India Region. Previous positions at Applied Materials include Engineering Technology Director, Global Product Manager, and Member of Technical Staff. Pravin began their academic career as a Post Doctoral Researcher at the Department of Materials, UC Santa Barbara. Pravin holds an Executive Education degree in PE-VC Investing from Harvard Business School and a Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.