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By Dr. Rajesh Gattupalli, President, Honeywell Technologies UOP
Special to The Digest
Dr. Rajesh Gattupalli is President of Honeywell Technologies UOP, part the Process Technology business. Honeywell Technologies UOP is a premier global supplier and technology licensor that designs solutions to drive energy, resource and cost efficiency within the refining, petrochemical and low carbon energy sectors.
Most recently, Rajesh served as Vice President & General Manager (VPGM) for Honeywell Technologies UOP, responsible for leading all commercial activities for the Lifecycle Solutions and Technologies (LST) and UOP Process Technologies businesses as well as Customer Marketing, Software Transformation and Offering Management.
Previously, Rajesh served as VPGM of LST and led global strategy for the Catalysts, Adsorbents and Services business at Honeywell Technologies UOP. He also previously served as VPGM for the Refining and Petrochemical businesses within LST at Honeywell Technologies UOP.
Rajesh joined UOP in 2008 and has held a variety of roles throughout his tenure, including Business Development Director of a new Growth Vector technology, Senior Business Leader for UOP’s Alkylation & Treating product line, Senior Product Marketing Manager for UOP’s Hydroprocessing product line, Principal Process Consultant for complex Refining & Petrochemical integration projects and Research & Development. His contributions include developing and commercializing multiple technologies in the Refining and Petrochemical area, providing innovative integration solutions, and driving technology enhancements based on customer needs.
Rajesh earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in India, as well as a Master of Science and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island. He holds more than 25 U.S. Patents and is a featured author in several leading industry journals.
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