Hari Harikumar

Hari Harikumar has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Hari currently holds the position of VP & GM Advanced Carbon & Membranes at CHASM Advanced Materials, where they are involved in the development of carbon nanotube hybrid materials for various applications, including reducing concrete's carbon footprint and enhancing its strength. Previously, Hari worked as the GM of New Ventures at CHASM, focusing on disruptive solutions in printed electronics and next-generation batteries. Before joining CHASM, Hari founded and served as the President & CEO of Sab Glow, a company that specializes in unknown products. Hari also held the position of President & CEO at QM Power, Inc., where they played a pivotal role in leading the company's operations. Additionally, Hari served as the President and Chief Technology Officer at Usha International, where they spearheaded product and technology development, customer-driven innovation, and business strategies. Hari also worked at The Arcadia Group International, LLC as the Managing Director and at Ingersoll Rand, where they held various key roles, including Vice President of Advanced Technology, Vice President of Innovation, Sustainability & Technology, Vice President of Global Engineering & Technology, and Vice President of Ingersoll Rand Engineering Center. Furthermore, Hari worked at GE Global Research as an Innovation & Technology Leader and Lab Manager, focusing on polymer applications. Early in their career, they gained experience at Engineering Mechanics Research Corp, starting as a Senior Research Engineer and ultimately becoming the Director of Engineering for the India division, responsible for building a team and operating the business. Overall, Hari's work experience showcases their expertise in technology innovation, product development, leadership, and business management.

Hari Harikumar completed their PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) between 1987 and 1992. Prior to that, they obtained their ME in Aerospace Engineering from the same institution from 1985 to 1987. Hari completed their BTech in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Calicut from 1980 to 1985. Additionally, they also obtained a Btech degree in Engineering from the University of Calicut during the same time period. There is no information available about their education before the year 1980, but it is known that they attended Kendriya Vidyalaya.