Kesh Keshavan, PhD

Director of Development

Dr. Kesh Keshavan has 30 years of experience in the field of Superhard materials. In that time he has held a number of positions within the oil and gas sector, creating partnerships with universities, national laboratories and other industries.

Dr. Kesh also directed research and development. His past positions include: Vice President, Technology Research, Smith International, Inc.; Vice President, GeoDiamond Engineering & Manufacturing; VP & General Manager, Advance Materials Group; and Director, Materials Engineering, Smith Bits. Dr. Keshavian graduated from the University of Kentucky with a PhD in Material Science. He holds over 210 patents or patent-pending applications.

Affiliations | Memberships

• Member of American Society for Metals

• The American Ceramic Society

• Society for Petroleum Engineers International

• SPE – R&D Technical Committee – Director

• American Society for Testing Methods