Choudhari, A.

Atul Choudhari is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE). He joined the company in 2017, and presently leads a team of technology experts and is responsible for knowledge management, innovation, technology development and selection, process optimization and process safety management. With 31 yr of experience in core process engineering, including flowsheet simulations, process synthesis, and basic and detailed engineering for petrochemicals, petroleum refineries and hydrocarbon processes, Choudhari is a trusted advisor and expert in process engineering. He has contributed several technical papers addressing a wide range of issues related to process design engineering at both national and international journals and conferences, and is actively involved with academia through the development of curriculum and mentoring undergraduate chemical engineers in various colleges. His areas of interest include emerging new energy markets and alternate fuels, including LNG. Before joining TCE, Choudhari worked at Aker Solutions for more than two decades as Senior Engineering Manager. He is a gold medalist (University Rank First in chemical engineering) and holds a B.E. degree and a Ch.E. degree from Marathwada University, Aurangabad. The author can be reached at achoudhari@tce.co.in.