Rahul Hardikar

Rahul Hardikar is an accomplished researcher and consultant with extensive experience in materials modeling, particularly in hybrid quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics methods and density functional theory. Notable positions include Research Associate at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Pune, Research Scientist at the Indian Institute of Science focusing on lithium-ion battery materials, and several roles in academia including Postdoctoral Lecturer at Butler University and Graduate Research Assistant at Mississippi State University. Rahul has also contributed to the private sector as an Associate Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services and Senior Associate at CareerTrails™, where mentorship and course development in machine learning and artificial intelligence were key responsibilities. Rahul holds a B.S. in Physics from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, an M.S. in Physics, and a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Mississippi State University.