Partha Kesavan

Partha Kesavan is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in advanced process control and optimization across various sectors. Currently serving as Manager of Advanced Process Control & Optimization at LyondellBasell since 2016, Partha previously held the title of Director of Technology at SunCoke Energy, where responsibilities included setting the technology vision and leading multiple engineering teams. Partha's tenure at Praxair spanned a decade, with roles progressing from Engineering Manager to Associate Director, focusing on operations and process systems engineering in hydrogen and carbon monoxide production. Early career experience includes working as an APC Engineering Consultant at Asea Brown Boveri. Partha holds an MBA from the University at Buffalo and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University, complemented by a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Anna University Chennai.