Jennifer A. Carvajal, PhD
About Jennifer A. Carvajal, PhD
Jennifer A. Carvajal, PhD, is the Sr. Supplier Relationship Manager at ExxonMobil, focusing on procurement of industrial gases and advocating for diversity and STEM education.
Company
Jennifer A. Carvajal currently works at ExxonMobil as a Sr. Supplier Relationship Manager. She has a history of roles within ExxonMobil, including positions focused on market development, market innovation, and global opportunity identification. Her expertise is largely centered in the Houston, Texas area.
Title
Jennifer A. Carvajal holds the position of Sr. Supplier Relationship Manager at ExxonMobil. She has been in this role since 2022, following various responsibilities within the company in the fields of market development, innovation, and new product platforms.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer A. Carvajal holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University, where she also studied Polymer Engineering, achieving a Polymer Specialty Diploma. She further advanced her qualifications at Harvard University, acquiring a Strategy & Innovation certification. Her Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is from Universidad Industrial de Santander. Her educational background is complemented by a Business Technical Diploma from Instituto Tecnico Nacional De Comercio.
Professional Background
Jennifer A. Carvajal’s professional journey includes pivotal roles at various companies. Prior to her current position at ExxonMobil, she served as Market Development-Surfactants & Chemical Intermediates Markets, LAO Market Development & Innovation Advisor, and Global Opportunity Identification Scout. She also held positions at IHS as Associate Director and Principal Analyst, as well as a Senior Engineer in Advanced Materials at Dow. Her career began with research roles at Texas A&M University and internships at BASF.
Areas of Focus
Jennifer specializes in the procurement of industrial gases such as hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen for chemical and downstream projects. She is keenly interested in sustainable technologies, advocating for green and blue hydrogen. Her interests extend to CO2 utilization, polymer chemical recycling, and emerging technologies like nanotechnology and artificial intelligence.