Dr. Rajagopal is a Ph.D. Tech from ICT, Mumbai with over two decades of experience in the oil, gas and downstream chemical industry. He coordinates the activities of KnowGenix, a research and growth strategy firm with chemicals, materials energy and carbon advisory practices.

His experience in product research and development of cleaner and inherently safer chemical processes is complemented by his industrial experience in process optimization, production planning, manufacturing, and projects management. He now researches micro and macro level trends in the chemicals, materials and energy sectors to provide insights on markets, technology, economics and sustainable processes.

Besides authoring over 100 technical and business reports, he has co-authored the book, "Environmental Perspectives of Chemical Industry: Socio-Economic and Technological Imperatives”, (1993) with Dr. S. B. Chandalia, Former Director, ICT. He was chosen as the “2008-09 Pidilite Industry Visiting Fellow” by ICT, Mumbai. He conducts courses on “Design and Development of Inherently Safer Organic Chemical Processes” and “Green Chemistry and Technology: Design and Development Strategies” to B.Tech. students and industry professionals.

He is actively involved in rural education and technology initiatives and in particular, renewable energy resources providing resource management expertise. Dr. Rajagopal is also associated with Centre for Management Technology, Singapore, as its Director, India, and with Chemical Weekly, Mumbai, as its Consulting Editor, since 1996.

Dr. Rajagopal's Abstract for IGCW 2011