Poornima Ravichandran is a Mechanical Engineer with over 18 years of international experience in process engineering, project execution, and management across EPCI, FEED, retrofit, and green hydrogen projects in the oil & gas and marine sectors. She has led multidisciplinary teams in designing and delivering LNG/NG systems, hydrogen fuel cell power modules, and offshore modifications for global clients including Equinor, Aker Solutions, Høglund Marine Solutions, and TECO 2030. Her expertise spans P&IDs, process simulations, PSV sizing, heat and mass balance, HAZOP, and system integration, with strong proficiency in Aspen HYSYS, Flarenet, and process safety. A graduate of NIT Warangal and HULT International Business School, she combines deep technical knowledge with leadership in innovation, sustainability, and marine energy transition projects.
The Women in Hydrogen Network plays a crucial role in driving diversity, inclusion, and innovation within the fast-growing hydrogen industry. It provides a global platform for professional women—from engineering, policy, research, and business—to connect, collaborate, and influence the energy transition. By highlighting female expertise and leadership, the network helps close gender gaps in technical and executive roles, promotes mentorship for young professionals, and strengthens visibility for women shaping hydrogen technologies and strategies. Beyond empowerment, it enhances industry performance by fostering diverse perspectives in safety, design, and sustainability—key to building a balanced, equitable, and future-ready hydrogen economy.
I’m Poornima Ravichandran, a Mechanical Engineer with over 18 years of experience in oil & gas, LNG, and green hydrogen projects across India, Norway, and Europe. My career has focused on process design, fuel cell system development, and marine energy transition, working with global companies such as Aker Solutions, Høglund Marine Solutions, and TECO 2030. I currently lead engineering initiatives in hydrogen fuel cell systems and sustainable energy solutions, combining deep technical expertise with a passion for advancing women’s representation and leadership in the hydrogen industry.