Phani Nukala

Phani Nukala is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in portfolio management and research and development in the energy sector. Currently serving as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Louis Dreyfus Company since August 2020, Phani previously held the role of Portfolio Manager at Graham Capital Management from October 2011 to May 2020. A distinguished scientist by training, Phani's earlier tenure includes significant contributions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, focusing on alternative and renewable energy and energy storage systems. Academic involvement includes serving as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Tennessee and consulting for technology ventures. Phani's previous roles at GE Corporate R&D and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory underline a strong background in mechanical engineering and software systems for defense technologies. Phani holds an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School, a Ph.D. in Computational Mechanics and Applied Mathematics from Purdue University, and a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.