Dr. Sai S. Prakash.
Membrane scientist, polymer physicist, process engineer.
A detail-oriented membrane science and engineering professional translating complex scientific challenges into scalable, commercially viable solutions across chemical engineering, bioprocessing, and gas separations.
Dr. Prakash has a proven track record of leading end-to-end development of advanced membrane filtration technologies — from concept evaluation and bench/pilot-scale studies through manufacturing and market deployment.
He integrates continuum modeling tools — particularly COMSOL equation-based multiphysics — with rigorous experimental validation to enhance product yield, performance, and operational efficiency.
Beyond technical depth, he is recognized for mentoring and team leadership: building high-caliber technical communities and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, innovation-driven outcomes.
Two decades inside the leaders of separation science.
- Pall (Danaher)Bioprocess (virus) & industrial (water) filtration
- RepligenBioprocess ultrafiltration (hollow fibers)
- Air LiquideGas separation thin film composite membranes
- Johns Hopkins UniversityLecturer-Scientist in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Foundations across three institutions.
- Ph.D., Chemical EngineeringUniversity of Minnesota — polymer membranes
- M.S., Chemical EngineeringUniversity of New Mexico — silica aerogel films
- B.Tech., Chemical EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Areas of practice.
- Membrane filtration & separation — MF, UF, NF, RO, GS, VS
- Nonsolvent-induced phase separation (NIPS) process engineering
- Engineering science of membrane formation & application
- Polymer and sol-gel (colloid) science
- Coating & drying — slot, dip, blade
- Surface modification
- Flat-sheet and hollow-fiber membrane design
- Continuum modeling with COMSOL & MATLAB
- Data-driven performance optimization
- Technical community leadership
- R&D project management
- Oral and written technical communication