Nandita Akunuri

Nandita Akunuri, PE has a diverse range of work experience in various engineering roles. Nandita began their career as a Research Intern at the Indian Institute of Petroleum, where they developed a multiphase CFD model to analyze the hydrodynamics in a bubble column. Nandita then worked as a Chemical Process Engineer at Engineers India Limited, where they developed process models and conducted CFD analysis for refining processes. Nandita later joined RTI International as a Chemical Process Engineer and played a crucial role in developing pre-FEED packages for ammonia and urea production processes and performing economic assessments for CO2 capture systems. Nandita also conducted laboratory-scale experiments on membrane separation systems. Nandita then worked at KBC A Yokogawa Company as a Technology Consultant and Senior Engineer, providing technical process modeling support, establishing client relationships, and developing process unit monitoring tools. Currently, they hold the position of Principal Technology Engineer at Axens, where they provide technical expertise in advanced process control, operator training simulator, data remote monitoring tools, and digital solutions. Nandita supports clients and optimizes their functions by developing and utilizing monitoring tools.

Nandita Akunuri, PE has a Masters degree in Environmental Engineering from North Carolina State University, which was obtained from 2009 to 2010. Prior to that, they completed a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani from 2005 to 2007. Their undergraduate studies were in Chemical Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, Nandita has obtained the Professional Engineer (PE) certification from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers in 2016 and holds a Professional Engineer License from the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, obtained in December 2014.