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Aeishwarya Chaudhari , a trailblazer in mechanical engineering , is driving innovation in sustainable energy . As a key figure at Vulcan Energy , she combines technical expertise with a passion for mentoring the next generation of engineers , advancing both technology and talent in the industry . Her leadership and vision made her an ideal choice to serve as Chairwoman of the Heat Exchanger World
Conference Europe 2024 . In this interview , Aeishwarya shares her insights into geothermal lithium production , the critical role of heat exchangers , and the exciting opportunities for innovation in green energy solutions .
Since April 2024 , Vulcan ’ s LEOP has produced Europe ’ s first locally sourced lithium chemical , lithium chloride .
By Iryna Mukha , Heat Exchanger World
Please outline your background ; education and career , and the main steps that have brought you to your current position . My name is Aeishwarya Chaudhari , and I am from Mumbai , India . I hold a degree in mechanical engineering and currently lead the mechanical engineering team at Vulcan Energy in Karlsruhe , Germany . Reaching my current position has involved various factors , but I would like to emphasize a few key elements : passion , perseverance , stepping out of my comfort zone , networking , and immense family support . The latter is particularly crucial , as it often operates behind the scenes . As the saying goes , we only see the tip of the iceberg , but there is much more beneath the surface .
How large is the team you manage and what are the core skills of the members in it ? At Vulcan , I oversee the Mechanical Engineering Team , manage escalations to meet quality , cost , and schedule targets across all projects . I take on organizational responsibilities , exercise excellent judgment in decisionmaking , and provide support to colleagues and junior engineers . My team and I are responsible for creating and reviewing technical requirements , specifications , and services for mechanical equipment , including pressure vessels , process columns , heat exchangers , storage tanks , etc . Duties involve preparing and reviewing datasheets , specifications , material requisitions , evaluating technical bids , reviewing vendor documents , and coordinating engineering efforts with vendors and other engineering disciplines . Additionally ,
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