Hardworking PhD holder with expertise in environmental policy, law, energy policy, wastewater sampling, fecal coliform testing and sustainability seeks a challenging job in the private sector.

1. Chaitanya Ravi
12560 Erroll Lane, Cell: 703-909-8459
Bristow, VA-20136 chaitanyaravi96@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Hardworking graduate degree holder with excellent written communication skills, presentation
skills and research capabilities seeks a challenging energy-environment related job in the private
sector. Knowledge of multiple fields including US environmental law, federal statutes (CAA,
CWA, CERCLA, RCRA and NEPA), OSHA standards, energy policy regulation, international
environmental conventions, water and air quality monitoring, stream/wetland surveys,
environmental impact assessment and audits. Proven research track record and extensive
familiarity with climate change and sustainability issues acquired via teaching experience
at university. Basic familiarity with pollution control, remediation, natural resource
conservation, life-cycle analysis practices and energy efficiency. Basic knowledge of Dow
Jones Sustainability Index and other sustainability indices. Basic knowledge of Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) practices.
EDUCATION
2007-2014 PhD in Environmental Science & Public Policy (ESP) Fairfax, VA
George Mason University
Recipient, Presidential Scholarship (Fall 2007-2010)
Grade Point Average (GPA)-3.73
Ph.D. Dissertation: A Technological History of the Debate
over the US-India Nuclear Cooperation Agreement in India (2005-2007)
2004-2006 Master of Environmental Science Pune, India
University of Pune
GPA: 7.65/10 (Grade O- Outstanding)
(US Equivalent GPA: 3.06/4)
2001-2004 Bachelor of Science in Microbiology Pune, India
University of Pune
POSITIONS HELD
Jan 2010- Nov 2015 Adjunct professor/TA/Doctoral Student George MasonUniversity
 Taught undergraduate environmental policy course (EVPP 337- Environmental Policy
Making in Developing Countries) to two regular (face-to-face) sections of 30 students
 Taught a cross listed course on Energy Policy (EVPP 432 & 505) to undergraduate
and graduate students that covered all conventional and renewable energy sources
 Taught an undergraduate microbiology and introductory biology lab.

2. Summer 2015 Wastewater sampler, lab analyst and microbiologist AlexRenew-
George MasonUniversity project
 Deployed on the field to sample water treated by Alexandria Renew Enterprises
(AlexRenew) that treats wastewater outputted by 320,000 people on a 35 acre site near
Old Town Alexandria. Used sophisticated multi-parameter water quality sondes (probes).
Collected samples and cultured them in the lab to check for fecal coliforms (E.Coli).
Counted and tabulated fecal coliform count and constructed a database for near and long-
term statistical analysis.
April-June 2010 ResearchIntern- IPCS New Delhi, India
Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
IPCS is an influential think-tank in India
 Acquired in-depth understanding of India’s energy-related administrative environment
and the role of key bureaucracies in energy policy formulation through 42 in-person
interviews.
Sept 2007- Sept 2010 Presidential Scholar George MasonUniversity
 Gained expertise regarding site-selection public outreach initiatives for energy projects
 Acquired a thorough understanding of technical, strategic and social challenges
surrounding nuclear power.
 Acquired the ability to organize complex information into research documents and
to use qualitative and quantitative methods. Honed editing, paraphrasing and
proof-reading skills.
Feb 2006- May 2006 ResearchIntern-Marks Pryor Limited Pune, India
Marks Pryor is medium sized marking technology corporation producing marking tools
 Studied the company’s production processes and waste disposal practices using Life
Cycle Analysis (LCA) procedures.
May 2005- July 2005 ResearchIntern-Tata Motors Pune, India
Tata Motors is a large automobile manufacturing corporation
 Studied the operation and maintenance of three wastewater effluent treatment facilities
and its management of hazardous wastes.
SKILLS
 Language:English- Fluent (Speaking, reading and writing), Hindi- Fluent (Speaking,
reading and writing), Marathi- Fluent (Speaking, reading and writing), Tamil- Fluent
(Speaking)
 Writing: Letters published in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times &Times of India.
 Software: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Recording software (Camtasia),
Blackboard Learning Platform.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Independent self-starter, team player and multilingual-multicultural background