Dr. Prasada Rao is a leading consultant who leverages his deep domain expertise and extensive network of influential relationships in India to help global companies develop business, license technologies, source innovation, and solve problems through actionable insight. Key clients include GTC Technology, BP, Shell, ConocoPhillips, Honeywell, Dow, BASF, Celanese, Pepsico, Reckitt Benckiser, Johns-Manville, Avery Dennison, Battelle, and several PE / VC firms and investment banks.Dr. Rao has 40 years experience with energy, chemical, and petrochemical companies including chief executive roles at the Indian Institute of Petroleum. Recognized globally with 17 awards for developing and commercializing 10 technologies and publishing 150 papers, 50 patents, and three books, Dr. Rao has shaped India’s energy, science, and technology policies by serving on several important commissions and boards.Specialties: >> Expertise in chemical sciences, chemical engineering, catalysis, catalyst scale-up and manufacture, petroleum refining, chemicals, and petrochemicals>> Experience in helping companies identify and develop business, conduct market research and surveys, establish operations, and develop and execute business strategies in India>> Proven capabilities in open innovation, R&D management, outsourcing research, R&D, and innovation, and technology transfer and licensing