4 minutes with… Dr. Indresh Mathur, Director, Research and Development, Haltermann Solutions

Tell us about your organization and it’s role in the advanced bioeconomy.

My company is in the business of supplying Test and Reference fuels and other special fuels to the automotive, aviation, and space industry.

Tell us about your role and what you are focused on in the next 12 months.

Develop high energy rocket propellants for the private companies under NASA contracts to fly missions to the space station. Develop endothermic fuels for hypersonic vehicles for the military.

What do you feel are the most important milestones the industry must achieve in the next 5 years?

Develop renewable fuels that cost the same or less than petroleum crude derived fuels.

If you could snap your fingers and change one thing about the Advanced Bioeconomy, what would you change?

Low cost and ample supply of renewable blend stocks

Of all the reasons that influenced you to join the Advanced Bioeconomy industry, what single reason stands out for you as still being compelling and important to you.

Lot carbon foot print technologies.

Where are you from? 

Dehra Dun

What was your undergraduate major in college, and where did you attend? Why did you choose that school and that pathway? 

IIT Banaras India. Best in the country

Who do you consider your mentors. What have you learned from them?

Senior Scientist in top corporations.

What’s the biggest lesson you ever learned during a period of adversity?

Keep trying.

What hobbies do you pursue, away from your work in the industry? 

Gardening.

What’s your favorite city or place to visit, for a holiday?

Banff Alberta Canada