Dr.Yogesh Joshi, PhD Chemical Engineering

He has more than 20 years of research experience in R&D for waste to energy. Notable achievements include chemical process design and development for:

• Biosurfactants from dairy waste 
• Bioethanol from cheese whey
• Dimethyl Ether (a diesel and LPG alternative) from crop waste, Indian Oil Sponsored Project
• Amino Acid as Plant Growth Regulators from Human Hair Waste (Filed 2 patents for the process) 

When he’s not at work, he pours his enthusiasm into nature conservation. As a director at the Koola Wild Foundation, he works hands-on to protect endangered species, restore habitats, and engage local communities in wildlife stewardship. This personal passion for the outdoors fuels his professional vision: to harness the power of green chemistry in service of both people and planet.

He holds a Bachelor in Engineering from University of Pune. He has more than 20 years of experience in Process engineering, Development of PFD, P & ID, HAZOP studies, Project Management, Techno commercial feasibility studies, RFQ preparation & Cost estimation, site construction support and business development activities. He has worked for:

• Saudi Aramco
• Indian Oil
• Hitachi
• UOP Honeywell​

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Dr. Apte possesses over 40 years of experience in teaching, R&D, and consulting with an emphasis on new technology, detail process design, pilot plant construction and operation, and project management. He has been a consultant to:

• Mobil Oil Corporation
• Borden Chemicals, 
• US Air Force, 
• National Air & Space Administration (NASA)
• N.O.A.A.
• The Library of Congress, 
• U.S. Department of Energy
• U.S. Department of Interior.

Dr. Apte holds 6 patents: one US patent for an efficient turbo compressor, four Indian patents for a single-step process for DME (dimethyl ether) synthesis from agricultural residue, and one Singapore patent for recovery of DME (dimethyl ether).