Dr. Pratik Vinayak Gholkar

Dr. Pratik Vinayak Gholkar, PhD, is a seasoned researcher specializing in heterogeneous catalysis, process development, and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on renewable hydrogen. Currently serving as the Senior LCA research lead at Ecochain, a B-Corp™ focusing on life cycle assessment software, Dr. Gholkar leverages extensive experience as a postdoctoral researcher at Technische Universiteit Delft and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited. Previous roles include collaborative research at Scala Colab and contributions to prestigious institutions like the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and Monash University, where innovative catalysts for enhanced gasification processes were developed. Dr. Gholkar holds dual PhDs from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and Monash University, alongside an MTech in Biochemical Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology.