Bharat Mankani

Bharat Mankani, Ph.D., is a highly experienced chemometrician and process analytical technology specialist currently serving as the Process Analytical Technology Group Lead at PPG. With expertise in optimizing manufacturing processes through in-line equipment, Bharat has significantly improved quality and safety while reducing testing and cycle times. Prior experience includes serving as an Application Specialist at MarqMetrix Inc., focusing on real-time process monitoring, and as a Post-Doctoral Associate at Purdue University, where Bharat developed novel methods for analyzing drug-polymer heterogeneity. Bharat holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Purdue University, alongside a Master's and Bachelor's in Chemistry from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and has contributed to research in various prestigious institutions, including Cornell University and Promega.