Rodrigo Blanco
About Rodrigo Blanco
Rodrigo Blanco is the Group Head of Process Intensification Synthesis at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in process modeling, simulation, and optimization.
Company
Rodrigo Blanco is currently employed by ExxonMobil. He serves as the Group Head of Process Intensification Synthesis, a position he has held since January 2020. In addition to his current role, he also functions as an Engineering Associate at ExxonMobil, a role he has been in since 2015.
Title
Rodrigo Blanco holds dual titles at ExxonMobil: Group Head of Process Intensification Synthesis and Engineering Associate. His responsibilities likely encompass overseeing the process intensification efforts to optimize synthesis processes, as well as providing engineering expertise within the company.
Education
Rodrigo Blanco obtained his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London between 2002 and 2006. He has an MSc in Process Integration from The University of Manchester, completed in 2000, and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Universidad de las Americas - Puebla, completed in 1999. His education has provided a solid foundation in chemical engineering, process modeling, simulation, and optimization.
Professional Background
Rodrigo Blanco has a varied professional background. Before joining ExxonMobil, he worked at Process Systems Enterprise (PSE) as a Principal Business Consultant in 2014 and as a Senior Consultant from 2011 to 2013. He also held consultant positions at PSE from 2007 to 2011 in London. Prior to that, he worked at Praxair as a Development Associate in 2006-2007 and at The Dow Chemical Company as an Improvement Engineer in 2001-2002.
Expertise
Rodrigo Blanco specializes in process modeling, simulation, and optimization. With extensive experience in both steady-state and dynamic systems, he also has a strong background in process integration, which aligns with his MSc specialization. His role in process intensification involves optimizing synthesis processes to improve efficiency and performance.