Shardul Patel

Shardul Patel has extensive experience in engineering and marketing within the semiconductor and solar industries. Notable roles include Engineering Manager at Applied Materials, where leadership led to the development of RF Plasma based Implant tools for the solar market, and Head of Marketing where cross-business unit opportunities were identified to enhance etch and PVD technologies. Prior experience includes mechanical engineering positions with Larsen and Toubro Limited and Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, as well as research roles at the University of Massachusetts focusing on nanomanufacturing and advanced composite materials. Educational achievements include a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from G H Patel College of Engineering and Technology and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, where a strong academic performance was demonstrated with a GPA of 3.94.