Sumod Kalakkunnath

Sumod Kalakkunnath is a highly experienced professional in the field of carbon capture and process optimization, currently serving as a Carbon Capture Technology Integrator in Low Carbon Solutions at ExxonMobil since August 2014. Kalakkunnath has held multiple strategic roles within ExxonMobil, including Senior Advisor for Strategy & Planning and Global Projects Planning Advisor, where responsibilities encompassed technology road mapping, project development, and economic feasibility assessments. Prior experience includes significant contributions as a Principal Analyst at IHS Chemical and senior engineering positions at Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips, focusing on energy efficiency, carbon capture technologies, and process optimization. Kalakkunnath holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Synthesis and Characterization from the University of Kentucky and has completed an Executive Leadership Development Program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.