Swarna Bansal Agarwal, PhD
About Swarna Bansal Agarwal, PhD
Swarna Bansal Agarwal, PhD, serves as a Senior Material Scientist in Advanced Technologies at ESCO Technologies, where she focuses on identifying new technologies and suppliers for advanced technology development. She has a strong background in textile and filtration engineering, with extensive experience in research and development across various organizations.
Current Role at ESCO Technologies
Swarna Bansal Agarwal serves as a Senior Material Scientist in Advanced Technologies at ESCO Technologies. She has been in this role since 2023, working in PTI Technologies located in Oxnard, California. Her responsibilities include identifying new technologies and potential suppliers to support advanced technology development.
Professional Experience
Swarna Bansal Agarwal has extensive experience in the field of material science and engineering. Prior to her current position, she worked at Parker Hannifin in various roles, including Senior R&D Scientist and Engineering Manager for Filter Media development. Her career also includes positions as a Research Engineer and a Visiting Researcher at the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research, as well as a Researcher at UCLA.
Education and Expertise
Swarna Bansal Agarwal holds multiple degrees in engineering. She earned her Bachelor of Engineering in Textile Technology from the University of Rajasthan. She completed her M. Tech. in Textile Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. She further pursued her Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Stuttgart, specializing in Textile and Filtration Engineering, Chemical, Process, and Bio-Engineering.
Contributions to Filtration Systems
Swarna Bansal Agarwal has contributed significantly to the development of filtration systems for alternate propulsion technologies. Her work includes the design and development of filtration systems for fuel cells and liquid-gaseous hydrogen, aimed at supporting zero-emission aircraft. She is also involved in the development of thermal management systems for aircraft, focusing on jet fuel and hydrogen-based technologies.
Regulatory Compliance and Standards Development
Swarna Bansal Agarwal possesses expertise in various regulatory compliance areas, including FAA, FDA, ITAR, and NSF regulations. She actively participates in the development of test standards and requirements as a member of SAE, ISO, and MIL committees, contributing to the advancement of industry standards in filtration and material science.