Arnav Deshpande

Arnav Deshpande is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, specializing in analytical biochemistry and metabolomics since May 2022. Key contributions include the application of targeted and untargeted metabolomics along with machine learning and 13C flux approaches to analyze metabolic changes in algae. Prior to this role, Arnav served as a Research Assistant at Purdue University, where notable achievements included developing amino acid-secreting cyanobacterial strains and conducting innovative research that earned a provisional patent. Earlier experiences include a Research Intern position at Unilever, focusing on Dissipative Particle Dynamics simulations, and an Internship at Windals Precision exploring manufacturing processes. Arnav's educational background includes a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.