Sishir Mohammed
About Sishir Mohammed
Sishir Mohammed is a Mechanical Engineer currently working at Redwood Materials, where he provides engineering support for lithium-ion battery recycling projects. He has a diverse background with experience at companies such as ExxonMobil, Stanford Energy, and Mercedes-Benz Research and Development.
Current Role at Redwood Materials
Sishir Mohammed currently works as a Mechanical Engineer at Redwood Materials, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he provides mechanical engineering support for the commissioning of the company's first hydrometallurgical plant, which focuses on refining lithium-ion battery scrap material. His responsibilities include designing equipment for the initial mechanical separation and materials handling of lithium-ion battery waste. He actively participates in HAZOPs, FMEAs, and risk assessments, collaborating with cross-functional teams that include electrical, chemical, and controls engineering.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Sishir Mohammed worked at ExxonMobil in two different capacities. From 2019 to 2020, he served as an Operations and Maintenance Engineer for one year. Following this role, he transitioned to a Business Advisor position from 2020 to 2021, where he worked for seven months in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His time at ExxonMobil involved engaging in various engineering and advisory functions within the company.
Educational Background
Sishir Mohammed has a solid educational foundation in engineering. He studied at the Sanskriti School in New Delhi, where he completed his high school education from 2009 to 2015. He then attended the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, earning a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering from 2015 to 2019. Following this, he pursued a Master of Science in Energy Engineering and Atmospheric Science at Stanford University from 2021 to 2023.
Internships and Research Experience
Sishir Mohammed has gained valuable experience through various internships and research roles. In 2018, he was a Summer Intern at the University of California, Berkeley, where he worked for three months. In 2019, he completed a five-month Engineering Internship at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India. Additionally, he served as a Cell Performance Research Intern at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. for two months in 2022. Most recently, he worked as a Research Assistant at Stanford Energy from 2022 to 2023.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Sishir Mohammed possesses a range of technical skills relevant to mechanical engineering and energy systems. He is involved in the electrothermal design, analysis, and production of industrial power electronics devices used in anode materials production. His expertise includes designing mechanical systems for battery recycling processes and conducting risk assessments in engineering projects.