Urvikkumar Patel

I am very passionate about Net Zero emission targets, sustainability evaluation, the evolution towards a circular economy, and the due diligence processes associated with it. I am familiar with global frameworks like TCFD, CDP, GRI and UNSDG disclosures and the related reporting standards, and the implementation of groundbreaking technology in the field of environment protection. As the founder of Dhara Biotech, a leading R&D, agricultural and environmental consultancy, I have advised prominent clients such as OIL India, ONGC, INTAS Pharmaceuticals, P&G Tea, Kuwait Oil Company and Ashok Builders for 17 years. Since relocating to Hong Kong with my family, I have specialized in consulting on green and brownfield waste water treatment plant projects. I have led high-performing teams of environmental consultants to deliver government-funded research, consultancy services and private-sector projects for the technology development of advanced processes for Effluent and sewage treatment. I am recognized as an expert in designing effluent treatment plants (ETP) and sewage treatment plants (STP) that leave a low physical footprint and have high energy efficiency. My years of commercial experience in this field complement my PhD in microbiology, M.Sc. in biotechnology and B.Sc. in industrial chemistry.

1. Sustainability Consultant - Our Hiraya - Jun 2022 – Present (1 yr 2 mos)
2. Environmental Consultant - Sustainable Environment Solutions - Nov 2021 – Present (1 yr 9 mos)
3. Founder and Managing Director - Dhara Biotech - Apr 2004 – Mar 2021 (17 yrs)
4. Technical Director - DHARASTAN TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED - Mar 2014 – Oct 2020 (6 yrs 8 mos)

Degrees:

• Sardar Patel University - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microbiology - 2000 – 2005
• Griffith University - Master's degree, Biotechnology - Aug 1998 – Dec 1999
• Sardar Patel University - B.Sc., Industrial Chemistry (Vocational) - 1994 – 1997

Certifications:

• Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs - Coursera - Issued Mar 2022 - Credential ID Duke University: Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs
• CDP Education - Business and Natural Capital - CDP - Issued May 2023
• Diploma in International Sustainable Business - Advisor Level 1 - IASE International Certifications Body - Issued Jun 2023