Sanjula Kammammettu, Ph.D.

Advanced mathematical modeller, applying a range of robust optimization methods under real-world uncertainties to achieve practical and cost-effective solutions.

System Super-Modeller at ESMIA, where she brings seven years of experience in mathematical modelling and a strong leadership in applying a range of stochastic and robust optimization methods under real-world uncertainties to achieve practical and sustainable solutions. She supervises and coordinates the modularization of the NATEM model for new sectors and technologies enhancing modelling productivity for different project scopes and complexities. Her efforts yield high-impact results and strategies for clients in the energy sector, evolving beyond simple sensitivity analysis to tackle uncertainties. Sanjula is known for her advanced skills in technical presentation and writing, effectively communicating with multidisciplinary teams and specialized stakeholders. Passionate about training and knowledge transfer, Sanjula is an enthusiastic educator for ESMIA’s clients who develop their own optimization models.  

Sanjula has a strong leadership within the engineering community, evidenced by her active participation with professional bodies like the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and her volunteer work with the Canadian Coalition for Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (CCWESTT).

Prior to ESMIA, she has gained extensive experience in optimizing energy and process systems under uncertainty. She has worked on projects involving hydrogen supply chain economy modeling in Alberta, and multi-product pipeline optimization in the oil and gas sector. She has co-created an e-learning course on mathematical formulation and coding of optimization problems in GAMS and Python, which has reached around 6000 students globally.

Sanjula is a final year PhD candidate in process control from the University of Alberta (Canada). She holds a master’s in process control from the University of Alberta (Canada), and a bachelor’s in chemical engineering from Manipal University (India). Her academic achievements are distinguished by her awards, as well as multiple publications in prestigious journals.