Gopala Krishna Vinjamuri
FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICEREngineer and innovator with extensive experience in pressure-vessel technology and prior U.S. DOT/PHMSA regulatory work. Leads VNZT's technology and commercialization direction.
WHO WE ARE
Vinjamuri Net Zero Technology Inc. (VNZT) is a New Rochelle, New York–based technology company focused on advancing the design, development, and commercialization of composite pressure vessels for industrial gas storage and transportation.
Our business model is centered on Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs). This patented Type 3 pressure-vessel technology is our core platform, combining a metallic liner, specially designed metallic end caps, and a filament-wound fiber-reinforced composite structure. Through this approach, we aim to develop lightweight, high-pressure gas containment solutions while addressing important engineering considerations such as structural integrity, manufacturability, and operational reliability.
Our initial development efforts focus on applications in the industrial gas sector, particularly helium storage and distribution. We are also exploring the broader potential of our technology for hydrogen, alternative fuels, and other compressed-gas applications where efficient storage and transportation are essential.
Building on decades of pressure vessel engineering experience and patented innovations, VNZT is working toward prototype development, technical validation, manufacturing readiness, and collaboration with industry partners to bring its technology closer to commercial application.
OUR PEOPLE
Leadership Grounded in Engineering
Dr. Rohan Parai
PRINCIPAL RESEARCH ENGINEERSupports research and development, manufacturing planning, and outreach to industrial gas partners from VNZT's New Rochelle base.
PIONEERING WORK · 1967
Engineering Roots That Predate the Modern Composite Cylinder Industry
Decades before VNZT was formed, Mr. Vinjamuri was involved in early filament-wound pressure-vessel development. This archival photograph documents the history behind his continued commitment to advanced gas storage.
His pioneering work connects decades of practical engineering to VNZT's current U.S. development program.
Explore patents and history →OUR FOUNDER'S JOURNEY
Nearly Six Decades of Engineering Innovation and Determination
Mr. Gopala Krishna Vinjamuri's professional journey spans nearly six decades of engineering innovation, technical expertise, and determination. His extensive background includes pioneering work in filament-wound composite pressure vessels and experience involving the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This combination of engineering expertise and regulatory knowledge has shaped his approach to developing advanced, lightweight, high-pressure gas storage technologies.
Over the past two decades, his efforts have increasingly focused on patented pressure vessel innovations, driven initially by an ambition to address the growing demand for alternative fuels in India. His patent work began in the late 2000s, followed by another significant patent milestone in 2022. Despite years of efforts to commercialize these technologies in India without achieving his envisioned outcome, his determination to bring these innovations into practical industrial use remained unwavering.
In 2026, he established Vinjamuri Net Zero Technology Inc. in the United States to pursue a renewed opportunity for technological development and commercialization. Building on his extensive engineering background and patented innovations, the company is now focused on advancing Type 3 composite pressure vessel technology, initially targeting helium storage and distribution, with broader potential applications in hydrogen, alternative fuels, and other industrial gases.