Mano Manoharan

Mano Manoharan is an accomplished Chief Engineer at GE Aviation, specializing in the industrialization of advanced technologies including ceramic materials, composites, and additive manufacturing. With a robust background that includes previous roles as Chief Engineer for Ceramic Composites and Coatings and Executive Leader for Materials and Coatings, Mano has demonstrated leadership in developing and scaling advanced materials and manufacturing technologies. Prior experience at GE Global Research involved managing substantial teams focused on high-impact technologies and contributing to the establishment of research initiatives in India. Mano's early career included academic positions at Nanyang Technological University and contributions to the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research & Technology Centre, complemented by a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from The Ohio State University and a B.Tech in Metallurgy from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.