Dr Krishan Chana

Dr. Krishan Chana has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in different organizations. Dr Krishan is currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Caldera Heat Batteries Ltd, a British manufacturing start-up that aims to reduce the use of fossil fuels through their innovative Warmstone heat battery. Krishan joined Caldera in July 2021 and is actively contributing to their mission.

Before joining Caldera, Krishan worked as an Analyst at Cambridge Consultants, where they were part of the Strategy, Innovation & Process Group. In this role, they conducted extensive research and analysis, including modeling carbon emission reduction strategies, examining investment trends in overseas markets, and advising on strategies for improving R&D capabilities. Krishan's tenure at Cambridge Consultants lasted from December 2020 to July 2021.

Prior to their role at Cambridge Consultants, Krishan served as a Lecturer in Mathematics at CRIC (Cambridge Ruskin International College) from January 2018 to December 2020. During this time, they delivered mathematics lectures to foundation year students and achieved a notable improvement in their performance.

Krishan also gained valuable experience as a Technical Consultant at the University of Cambridge from 2017 to 2020, and as a Research Assistant at the University of Oxford from 2015 to 2018.

Furthermore, Krishan held the role of Engineering Society Treasurer at Oxford University Engineering Society, where they successfully secured significant funding from sponsors. Dr Krishan also completed Mechanical and Design Engineer Summer Internships at Williams Racing, where they worked on developing a gearbox efficiency model and researching fuel cell designs.

Overall, Krishan Chana has a strong background in research, analysis, and academic instruction, and they bring their expertise and knowledge to their current role as the Chief Technology Officer at Caldera Heat Batteries Ltd.

Dr. Krishan Chana pursued their education in engineering and aerodynamics, specializing in gas turbine compressor aerodynamics. Dr Krishan completed their Bachelor's degree in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford from 2011 to 2015. Subsequently, they enrolled at the University of Cambridge, where they obtained a Master of Research (MRes) degree in Gas Turbine Aerodynamics in 2016. Continuing their studies at Cambridge, they then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Gas Turbine Compressor Aerodynamics, which they successfully completed in 2020.