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A seasoned chemical engineer with 20 years of experience in R&D as project/program lead fellow. Broad experience in chemical, fiber, materials and mineral characterization & process upgradation technology, design optimization, sustainable process improvement and scale up. Lead, mentor technology team and nurture knowledge into operational and quality team.

Extensive experience in delivering projects to customers backed by fundamental science and technology understanding. Wide knowledge in flow dynamics fundamentals, Equipment/reactor design, process intensification, Crystallization kinetics, multiphase reactors and computational techniques.

R&D program planning and management. Establishes short- and long-range R&D product/process development goals. Establishes strategic performance measures for R&D, monitor results and drives execution. Develop, lead annual budgets and strategic planning process for R&D portfolio. Coach team leaders on engagement of technical employees and scientists.

Experienced in Process & flow modeling, Experimental fluid dynamics, kinetics & thermodynamics, Value from waste, mineral characterization, Specialty grade alumina, Calcination, Bio-remediation and Process Digitalization. Initiated and developed Flow Science lab facility at process Scale-up division.

Currently, Global technical platform leader of Glass Business R&D focusing on online chemical vapor deposition platform, new product development (CVD NPDs), scale-up and process design improvement, Process digitalization of processes, Glass Lab Management – EHS 5S Drive and Glass industry sustainability program.

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Publications (11)

  • Characterization of flow,mixing and particle suspension in alumina draft tube precipitators of taller aspect ratio
    Hydrometallurgy 2014
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  • Review on alumina trihydrate precipitation mechanisms and effect of Bayer impurities on hydrate particle growth rate
    International Journal of Mineral Processing 2013
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  • Design modification using CFD to improve the performance of the waste heat boiler
    World of Metallurgy - ERZMETALL 2011
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  • Performance Improvement of Alumina Digestors
    2009
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  • Design Optimization of the De-duster to reduce alumina carry-over load on the dry scrubbing system
    2008
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  • Modeling flow pattern induced by ultrasound: The influence of modeling approach and turbulence models
    Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 2007
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  • Characterization of flow phenomena induced by ultrasonic horn
    Chemical Engineering Science 2006
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  • Effect of impeller design on the flow pattern and mixing in stirred tanks
    Chemical Engineering Journal 2006
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  • Reply to the comments by I. Fort on
    Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 2006
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  • Effect of internals on the flow pattern and mixing in stirred tanks
    Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 2005
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