Dhaval Bhandari
About Dhaval Bhandari
Dhaval Bhandari is the Product Development Lead at ExxonMobil, with a notable career in energy and technology innovation, holding 23 patents and authoring 15 international publications.
Professional Experience at ExxonMobil
Dhaval Bhandari currently serves as Product Development Lead at ExxonMobil since 2021, based in Houston, Texas, United States. Prior to this role, he was Strategy & Planning Advisor at the same company from 2019 to 2021. Earlier, he worked as Program Manager for Breakthrough Energy Technologies from 2014 to 2019 in the Greater New York City Area.
Past Roles in Climate and Energy Technology
Dhaval Bhandari has held several key positions in the climate and energy sectors. He worked as a Climate Tech Fellow at On Deck in 2021 in the Greater New York City Area. Prior to that, he managed a Carbon Capture program at GE in Schenectady, NY from 2010 to 2014.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Dhaval Bhandari earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology between 2006 and 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from the Institute Of Chemical Technology, completed from 2002 to 2006. In addition, he achieved a Diploma in Management of Technology from Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, maintaining a perfect GPA of 4.0/4.0 from 2008 to 2010.
Volunteering and Community Engagement
Dhaval Bhandari is actively involved in community service through various initiatives. He volunteers with the RAPID manufacturing institute, advancing process intensification technologies. He also engages with Asian-American affinity organizations and participates in non-governmental organizations in India.
Contributions to Patents and Publications
Dhaval Bhandari holds 23 patents/applications, with 16 granted, highlighting his significant contributions to innovation. Additionally, he has authored 15 international publications, reflecting a notable contribution to both academic and industry knowledge.
Recognition and Awards
Dhaval Bhandari received the 2021 AIChE Innovation Award for his impact on science, technology, and industry. He was also recognized as one of the youngest principal investigators of a multi-million dollar US federal grant at age 26 and was selected to Georgia Tech’s inaugural '40 under 40’ class of global change makers.