Prashanth Krishnamoorthy, Ph.D.
About Prashanth Krishnamoorthy, Ph.D.
Prashanth Krishnamoorthy, Ph.D., is a Senior Scientist currently employed at Electra in Boulder, Colorado. He has a diverse background in chemical and materials engineering, with experience in various roles including engineering intern, project engineer, and graduate assistant.
Current Role at Electra
Prashanth Krishnamoorthy serves as a Senior Scientist at Electra, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in Boulder, Colorado, where he works on-site. His role involves applying his extensive knowledge in chemical and materials engineering to advance the company's projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Electra, Prashanth Krishnamoorthy worked as a Process Project Engineer at Umicore from 2014 to 2015 in Wickliffe, Ohio. He also gained experience as an Engineering Intern at the Indian Institute of Petroleum in 2008 for six months in Dehra Dun, India. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Assistant in the Engineering Dean's Office at Cleveland State University from 2011 to 2012.
Educational Background
Prashanth Krishnamoorthy holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Engineering from The University of British Columbia, which he completed from 2015 to 2023. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemical Engineering from Cleveland State University, studying from 2010 to 2012. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Chemical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, completed from 2005 to 2009.
Research and Academic Involvement
During his academic career, Prashanth Krishnamoorthy was involved as a Doctoral Student at The University of British Columbia from 2015 to 2022. His research focused on materials engineering, contributing to the academic community and enhancing his expertise in the field.