Novalith
Ketaki Pethe is a Research Engineer at Novalith since June 2022, focusing on designing and conducting experiments, analyzing results, and managing ICP-OES analysis for the R&D team. Previous experience includes serving as a Verification Specialist at LegalStream Pty Ltd, where Ketaki managed mortgage application verifications, and as a PhD Researcher at The University of Sydney, designing and building a novel thermal energy storage system. Ketaki also held roles as a PEXA agent at Lawagents, a Market Analyst at Merck Life Science, and a Process Improvement & Quality Assurance Specialist at SAI Global Property, contributing to problem-solving, process improvements, and team leadership. Education includes a Master's Degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology from Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Novalith
Novalith Technologies is a climate technology company that uses carbon dioxide to simplify lithium chemicals production. Novalith's LiCALTM lithium extraction technology uses significantly less equipment, chemical reagents, water and energy than conventional processing, which reduces capital and production costs. The direct use andsequestration of CO2 in producing lithium chemicals also produces a much smaller emissions footprint than existing and alternative processes.