Humera Rafique
About Humera Rafique
Humera Rafique is a Program Director for Technology Licensing and Services at Enerkem, with extensive experience in process engineering and technology development. She has previously held roles at Siluria Technologies, Bechtel, and Fluor Corporation, and has a strong academic background in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.
Current Role at Enerkem
Humera Rafique serves as the Program Director for Technology Licensing and Services at Enerkem since 2023. In this role, she oversees technology licensing initiatives and service offerings, contributing to the company's mission of advancing sustainable waste-to-biofuels technology. Her expertise in process engineering and project management supports Enerkem's innovative approaches to environmental challenges.
Previous Experience at Siluria Technologies
Prior to her current position, Humera Rafique worked at Siluria Technologies, Inc. as a Product Manager from 2012 to 2019. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing product development and market strategies within the company. Her experience in the San Francisco Bay Area allowed her to engage with cutting-edge technologies in the chemical engineering sector.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Humera Rafique earned her Master's of Science in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, completing her studies in 2011. She previously obtained her Bachelor's of Science in the same field from the same institution in 2006. Her educational background provided a strong foundation in chemical processes and engineering principles, which she applied throughout her career.
Research and Development Contributions
Throughout her career, Humera Rafique has made significant contributions to research and development in process engineering. She developed solvent reclaiming methods in CO2 capture using amine absorption and stripping process technology. Additionally, she conducted research on the solubility of carbon dioxide in various novel amines, particularly piperazine, enhancing the understanding of carbon capture methods.
Diverse Engineering Experience
Humera Rafique has a diverse background in engineering, having held various roles across multiple companies. She worked as a Process Engineer at Bechtel and as an Associate Process/Specialty Engineer II at Fluor Corporation and Fluor Canada. Her experience includes process engineering in LNG-based projects and co-op positions at AMD, where she gained practical insights into engineering applications.