Preetham Botta is a class of 2024 MBA candidate at Rice University. Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Trichy, he moved to Houston for his MBA program to learn more about the global changes in energy transition and clean energy technologies. Preetham has 4 years of working experience in operation and consulting in the energy industry, and has an interest in new technologies in the areas of renewable energy, hydrogen and carbon capture.