Ravalnath Shikhare
About Ravalnath Shikhare
Ravalnath Shikhare is a Lead Engineer in Eco Design at Faurecia, specializing in Life Cycle Assessment with a focus on sustainability and climate change. He holds an M.Tech in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and has experience in various roles related to sustainability across different organizations.
Work at Faurecia
Ravalnath Shikhare has been serving as the Lead Engineer for Eco Design at Faurecia since 2021. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, he has focused on integrating sustainable practices within the company's engineering processes. His role involves applying principles of eco-design to enhance product sustainability and minimize environmental impact.
Education and Expertise
Ravalnath Shikhare holds an M.Tech in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Mumbai, studying from 2014 to 2017. His expertise lies in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), with a particular emphasis on sustainability and climate change.
Professional Background
Prior to his current position at Faurecia, Ravalnath Shikhare worked in various roles related to sustainability. He served as an Odour Analyst in the Environment Division at Qatar Design Consortium for three months in 2018. He also held positions at Aarti Industries Ltd., first as a Management Trainee in Sustainability from 2019 to 2020, and then as Assistant Manager in Sustainability from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he completed a summer internship at COAL INDIA LIMITED in 2018.
Sustainability Initiatives
Ravalnath Shikhare actively explores the domain of Life Cycle Assessment to promote societal sustainability. His work focuses on assessing the environmental impacts of products and processes, aiming to implement strategies that enhance sustainability across various sectors. His ambition is to become a leading practitioner in the field of LCA.