Prasanna G. Krishnamurthy
About Prasanna G. Krishnamurthy
Prasanna G. Krishnamurthy is a CO2 Storage Technology Development Engineer at ExxonMobil, with a strong background in chemical and petroleum engineering, and a focus on clean energy transition and sustainability.
Co2 Storage Technology Development Engineer at ExxonMobil
Prasanna G. Krishnamurthy currently works as a CO2 Storage Technology Development Engineer at ExxonMobil in Spring, Texas, United States, a position he has held since 2022. His work focuses on advancing reservoir technology to support large-scale geologic CO2 storage, playing a critical role in ExxonMobil's initiatives in carbon capture and storage.
Postdoctoral Research Scientist at ExxonMobil
Between 2020 and 2022, Prasanna G. Krishnamurthy served as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at ExxonMobil in Spring, Texas. During this time, he contributed to various research projects aimed at improving carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. His role involved in-depth scientific analysis and experimentation to support ExxonMobil's commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
Education in Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering
Prasanna G. Krishnamurthy earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 2013 to 2020. His doctoral research focused on developing technologies and methods for effective CO2 storage, reflecting his deep commitment to sustainability and clean energy transition.
Research Engineer Experience
Prasanna G. Krishnamurthy has a rich background in research engineering, having worked at the National University of Singapore from 2011 to 2013. He held the positions of Graduate Research Assistant and Research Engineer, focusing on chemical and biomolecular engineering projects. These roles helped him gain extensive experience in research methodologies and engineering solutions.
Interest in Clean Energy and Sustainability
Throughout his career, Prasanna G. Krishnamurthy has shown a strong interest in clean energy transition and sustainability. This is evident from his work on carbon capture and storage, which aligns with global efforts to mitigate climate change. His technical expertise is complemented by his interest in climate change policy and economics, highlighting a broader understanding of the environmental and economic impacts of his work.