About

Shehan Makani is the Founder of Chemenova LLC and CEO / Co-Founder at Chemrich Global (Chemrich LLC, Chemrich India), companies focused on transforming the chemical supply chain through intelligent sourcing, specialty manufacturing, and advanced chemical technologies. With a vision to bridge global markets and accelerate sustainable innovation, Shehan Makani leads cross-border operations that serve pharmaceutical, food, agriculture, and industrial sectors.

Under Shehan’s leadership, Chemrich Global has expanded into custom manufacturing, high-purity compounds, and tech-enabled distribution. At Chemenova, he is pioneering AI-powered formulation tools and smart sourcing platforms to enhance R&D and production efficiency across industries. Shehan brings a multidisciplinary background and entrepreneurial mindset to building agile, future-ready chemical ventures.

Education

New Jersey Institute of Technology

University of Illinois at Chicago

Certifications

New Jersey Institute of Technology

AI in Context: History and Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Makerspace Basics

CITI Program

Biomedical Research

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

NASBA

Generative AI

Smartsheet

Working in Smartsheet

Google

Foundations of Project Management

Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

Project Planning: Putting It All Together

AIChE — American Institute of Chemical Engineers

SAChE® – Dust Explosions

SAChE® – Chemical Reactivity Hazards

SAChE® – Inherently Safer Designs

Six Sigma Academy Amsterdam

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification