Pravin Mathur was among the 1% of students accepted to the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (today Chennai), after deciding to stray from the footsteps of his medical doctor father and become an engineer. After choosing to major in metallurgy, he spent his college years at both IIT and Drexel University, dreaming of beginning his life in industry. But getting started wasn’t as straightforward as he expected until he found his place at Linde (formerly Praxair), where he began the work that would inspire him throughout his career. At Linde, Mathur worked alongside Dr. John Anderson to produce multiple industry firsts, including the CoJet system and the Hot Oxygen Technology.  His research group also developed the OPTIMELT system for glass furnaces, all of which have since become standards in industry. The CoJet system alone has been installed in more than 170 furnaces worldwide. Overall, his role involved the invention, testing, and commercialization of new technologies. The Hot Oxygen Technology and OPTIMELT boost industry sustainability and support a circular economy that reduces waste and improves energy efficiency—the underlying goals of all Mathur’s work. Mathur has dedicated his career to the decarbonization of steels and metals through the use of new technologies. What excites him most about his career is the constant transformation of industry over the last few decades, leading him to believe that, while it is definitely not easy, it is possible to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint to zero. Learn more about Pravin Mathur’s green impact on industry, as well as his three tips for young engineers, in his oral history.