Padmini Mellacheruvu Takes Charge of Hydrogen Ship Regulations

Padmini Mellacheruvu, a former ISRO engineer from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, is now working at Lloyd?s Register in London, where she played a key role in developing the world’s first ‘class rules’ for hydrogen-powered ships. This initiative is in line with the International Maritime Organisation’s decarbonisation goals and the Paris Agreement’s 1.5?C temperature-warming limit. The global shipping industry is increasingly turning to alternative fuels like hydrogen and methanol to reduce carbon emissions, with Lloyd?s Register taking an innovative approach by hiring Padmini to lead the development of rules for hydrogen-powered vessels.

Despite leaving her “dream and lifetime job” at ISRO, Padmini was drawn to Lloyd?s Register’s groundbreaking initiatives in renewable energies and the hydrogen economy. Her expertise in cryogenics from her time at ISRO has been instrumental in her new role, where she aims to contribute to the marine industry’s transition to green energies and reduce carbon emissions. Padmini is excited to be part of the ongoing innovation challenges in the industry and looks forward to contributing to advancements in hydrogen applications in various sectors, including automotive, aviation, and marine.

Padmini’s role at Lloyd?s Register as the ‘Lead Specialist for Cryogenic and Compressed Gas Fuels’ has allowed her to leverage her extensive experience from the space industry to pioneer applications in the emerging hydrogen industry. She is motivated by the potential for significant advancements in hydrogen applications and is enthusiastic about contributing to these innovations through her role at Lloyd?s Register.

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