Program 1 Lead (Curtin University)
Vishnu Pareek’s expertise lies in process simulations and design, with a particular emphasis in applying these tools to industrial-scale problems. He has conducted extensive applied research/consultancy for several multinational companies such as Chevron, Woodside and BP. In 2019, he was awarded the title of John Curtin Distinguished Professor for his excellence in research and academic leadership. Prof Vishnu Pareek is also currently serving as the Head of School for the WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering. Prior to this, he had been the Head of School for the School of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (2015-2018) and Head of Department for Chemical Engineering (2012-2014). He has a PhD from the University of New South Wales, an MTech from IIT Delhi and BE (Hons) from the University of Rajasthan Jaipur, all in Chemical Engineering.