Vikas Goel
About Vikas Goel
Vikas Goel is a Research Supervisor at ExxonMobil, overseeing a team of computational science PhDs and software developers focused on high performance computing for geophysical inversion and imaging problems.
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Vikas Goel currently holds the position of Research Supervisor at ExxonMobil. His role involves overseeing several key areas including geophysical inversion and imaging problems using high performance computing.
Professional Roles at ExxonMobil
Vikas Goel has held multiple roles at ExxonMobil over the years. He is currently functioning as a Research Supervisor. Previously, he served as a Functional Budget Coordinator from 2013 to 2014. Goel also has experience as a Supply Chain Optimization Team Lead and as an Optimization Expert. He began his journey at ExxonMobil as a Summer Intern from 2002 to 2004.
Experience at Unilever
In 1999, Vikas Goel worked at Unilever in London, Greater London, United Kingdom, for a period of 2 months as a Summer Intern. This position offered him early exposure to the corporate world and provided valuable experience that he carried forward in his career.
Education and Qualifications
Vikas Goel earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. Before that, he attended the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, graduating with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Engineering from 1996 to 2000. He also attended SD Public School.
Research and Supervision
In his role as Research Supervisor at ExxonMobil, Vikas Goel supervises a team of 20 computational science PhDs and software developers. His team focuses on high performance computing for geophysical inversion and imaging problems. Additionally, he manages a portfolio of 7 projects with partners across 5 organizations, covering everything from technical feasibility to software-based commercialization. Goel also plays a pivotal role in managing staff career development within the research team.