International Energy, Inc., a leading-edge technology company focused on producing biofuels derived directly from the photosynthesis of green microalgae, announced the appointment of Rakesh Shankar, PhD, a noted environmental author, energy sector expert, negotiator and diplomat, to the company’s Scientific Advisory Board.
Dr. Shankar holds a Bachelor’s degree in science, Masters in philosophy, and a PhD in Environmental Legislation and Policy Formulation. Dr. Rakesh Shankar’s career extends over more than 20 years of service as a diplomat in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Canada, as well as appointment as India’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Afterward he served as Chief Negotiator for the Government of the Northwest Territories in Canada, and worked with the “Sustainable Development Research Initiative” at the University of British Columbia.
Dr. Shankar commented, “With growing global awareness of the environmental impact of conventional fuels and the rising cost of oil, alternative energy sources and algal biofuels in particular, are promising and much-needed technology solutions. It is my privilege to work with the Company to help advance its algal biofuel initiatives and build on International Energy’s early success in the lab.”
Mr. Derek Cooper, President and CEO of International Energy, Inc. said, “These are very exciting research achievements for us, and I welcome Dr. Shankar’s support as we move towards commercial development of our algae-to-oil technology. He has an established history of worldwide experience with high level negotiations, and expertise with alternative energy and environmental issues, alongside a solid grasp of conventional oil and energy. Dr. Shankar is a great asset to our team.”
Among Dr. Shankars many appointments, he has acted as India’s Ambassador to Zambia and Hungary, as well as Director of Multilateral Economic Relations at the Ministry of External Affairs. Dr. Shankar oversaw matters, in his position as director, related to the World Trade Organization, science, education and technology, environment, and trade with numerous countries.
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