Akshata Barge
About Akshata Barge
Akshata Barge is a Process Engineering Intern at Climeworks in Cologne, Germany, with a background in chemical engineering and experience in various engineering roles.
Current Position at Climeworks
Akshata Barge is currently working as a Process Engineering Intern at Climeworks. She joined the company in 2022, bringing her expertise to the forefront of carbon capture technology. Climeworks, recognized for its innovative methods in environmental engineering, aligns closely with Akshata's interest in energy system design and environmental systems engineering. Her role involves gaining hands-on experience in process design within the company’s office in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Previous Experience at Technische Universität Berlin
Before joining Climeworks, Akshata worked as a Student Research Assistant at Technische Universität Berlin from 2021 to 2022. During her four-month tenure in Berlin, she engaged in various research activities related to her field of study, further enhancing her knowledge and expertise in process energy and environmental systems engineering.
Work Experience at Worley and SNC-Lavalin
Akshata has also held positions at prominent engineering firms. She worked as a Process Engineer at Worley from 2019 to 2020, gaining valuable industry experience over one year. Prior to this, she served as a Process Safety Trainee at SNC-Lavalin from 2018 to 2019, where she focused on ensuring safety in process engineering projects.
Educational Background in Engineering
Akshata's academic background is robust, holding a Master of Science in Process Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering from Technische Universität Berlin. She completed her undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in process design and environmental systems, which she leverages in her professional roles.
Early Education and Interests
Akshata's educational journey began at Oxford Public School, where she achieved a commendable 92.18% in her SSC. She then studied Biology and IT at Kishinchand Chellaram College of Arts Commerce and Science, earning her HSC. Early on, she demonstrated a keen interest in energy system design and environmental sustainability, which has guided her career path towards process and environmental engineering.