Madhav Ghanta
About Madhav Ghanta
Madhav Ghanta is an Engineering Associate at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in chemical engineering and process technology, holding a PhD from The University of Kansas.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Madhav Ghanta currently holds the position of Engineering Associate at ExxonMobil. Since 2023, he has been working on-site at the Houston, Texas, United States location. His role involves engaging in various engineering tasks and projects that leverage his extensive experience and education in chemical and petroleum engineering.
Experience at SABIC
Madhav Ghanta has an extensive history with SABIC, where he served in multiple roles over several years. He started as a Scientist/Process Technology Engineer from 2012 to 2015 in Selkirk, New York. He was then promoted to Senior Scientist from 2015 to 2019, followed by a role as Lead Scientist from 2019 to 2023. During his tenure at SABIC, he successfully translated processes for making specialty NORYLTM resin grades and commissioned a new production train, improving process productivity significantly.
Academic Background
Madhav Ghanta holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Kansas, completed between 2009 and 2012. He also earned an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the same institution from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, Ghanta holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Osmania University (2002-2006) and a diploma from St. Joseph's Public School (1992-2000).
Research and Publications
Madhav Ghanta is a prolific researcher with 20 publications in international journals and conferences. He holds 2 issued patents and has several other patents pending. His work earned him the Kenneth Hancock Memorial Award in Green Chemistry from ACS-NIST for an environmentally benign process for making ethylene oxide. Additionally, Ghanta serves as a technical reviewer for well-regarded journals including Elsevier, RSC, and ACS.
Contributions to Engineering and Professional Associations
Madhav Ghanta has made significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering. He is a senior member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and has mentored operators and engineers while resolving technical challenges in various roles. His efforts in stabilizing new process lines have resulted in substantial productivity improvements.