Senior Researcher
Livinguard Technology India Pvt Ltd
Total years of experience :19 years, 3 Months
Responsible for the Water Quality as per different standard norms
Contributed for implementation of Cost effective technology for developing portable water purifying bottle.
Worked on Humic acid project which can work as Biosensor to indicate End of life of LG Water Filter Candles
Developed Quick screening method using Anionic dye to evaluate Antimicrobial activity of Fabric.
Focal point for ISO Documentation and effectively contributed for ISO9001:2015 certification
Analytical support to different R&D teams within the organisation
Report to one of Directors of the company.
Responsible for research and Develop new products
Research Market and develop new products as per customer specific needs
Deriving Advanced Application methods
Developing & documenting product datasheets & technical specifications
Implementation of Cost reducing measures by substitute materials and technologies.
Ensure the Maintenance of Lab equipment’s and good laboratory practices.
Technical support to customers and resolving their technical issues
Responsible for performing quality assurance & quality control testing as per ASTM, IP and ISO methods.
Strict Adherence to HSE and Quality policy of the company.
Conducting wide variety of different standard methods for Petroleum Products as well as Water
Oil condition monitoring of different Lubricants like Engine Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Marine Lubricants
Wear Metal analysis in ppm using RDE Spectrophotometer
Asphaltene, Viscosity, Density and Specific gravity measurement of Furnace Oil
Measurement of Dry Point and percentage Recovery of HSD and Bio-Diesel using Distillation
Foam analysis to measure Expansion Ratio, Density
Diagnosis of measurement and delivering Report to customers within accepted TAT
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Direct report to Lab Manager conducting tests for Crude oil, Middle Distiilate, Residues, Water, Drilling Fluids
Responsible for performing quality assurance & quality control testing as per ASTM, IP and APHA methods
Ensuring high quality execution, documentation, and reporting of experimental designs; Records accurate data
and drafts internal reports as required by client; provides written and verbal feedback to management
regarding status of tasks and projects
Directs, coordinates and advises personnel on testing procedures for analysis of components and physical
properties of oil, gas, water and other petroleum products
Conducting wide variety of different standard methods for Petroleum Products as well as Water
BOD, COD, DO, Alkalinity, Hardnesss for water samples
ICP for Metal Analysis in water samples and Salt in crude
Analysis of Anions and Cations in water by different Standard Methods
Technical support to KNPC and KOC at their Oil well site as well as Production site for Analysis of Crude oil and
Produced Water
Hygiene for thiopave, fume collection for HSE project, SARA analysis).
Acted as a focal point for SAP system (SERP) for capex, opex, budget planning
Set up the Analytical Lab at New Technology Centre in Bangalore (NTCB), in-house global R&D centre to facilitate
creation of new opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration and drive relevant and affordable innovations
Executed multi-disciplinary projects (catalyst, hydro processing, Poder/SMPO, Water)
Worked as a part of GSN (Global skill pool Network) for Titrations
Prepared and reported results to the internal customers using LIMS 10.2
Conducted SQC analysis for Polyols
Delivered technical support to the Shell Catalysis Group Criterion (CRI) in selection of catalyst, used for Distillate
Hydrotreating, Cat feed Hydrotreating, Hydrocracking, etc.
Supported Shell Bitumen COE in characterization and production at laboratory scale using different formulations for
various grades of Bitumen Emulsion with respect to their road application
Supported Shell Refineries in Crude Characterization by RDCC (Rapid Deeper Crude Characterization)
Supported Shell SMPO & PO (Styrene Monomer Propylene Oxide and Polyol Derivative) group in characterization of
different grades of Polyols with respect to their application
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Conducting wide variety of different standard methods for Petroleum Products
Viscosity, Density, Cloud Point, Pour Point, XRF, UV spectrophotometer, Flash Point, Bomb Calorimeter, Rheometer
Particle size analyser
TAN, TBN, Bromine number, Diene Value
Asphaltenes, P-Value, POFRmax Softening Point, Penetration, Ductility, Elastic Recovery
SARA (Saturates, Aromatics, Resins, Asphaltenes) fractions by HPLC method
KF titration by Volumetric method and Coulometric method
Hydroxyl Value, Unsaturation, Acidity, Alkalinity, Isocyanate content for Polyols
Determination of Active Matter in Anionic surfactants and water samples separated from crude oil
Bitumen and Modified Bitumen testing parameters
Cationic emulsions using Colloid Mill
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Worked in ISO 9001:9002 accredited Quality Control lab of Hincol, conducted quality check of raw materials and finished
goods (Bitumen, Modified Bitumen and Bitumen emulsions) to achieve enhanced product performance.
Managed R&D works on Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen, Polymer Modified Bitumen and Bituminous Emulsions and
enabled effective upgrade of the product range and formulations
Provided technical support and delivered solutions to external customers (L&T, IRB, Ashoka Buildcon, Soma Enterprises)
at their construction site
Implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) at the plant and maintained quality related records
Handled Oil Conditioning & Monitoring (OCM) of Lube oils, compared & reported results as per specifications for reputed
organizations like Bharat Shell India Ltd., Castrol and Total Fina Elf.
Conducted Physiochemical testing of Petrochemical products (Lube oil, Fuel oils, greases, HSD (Diesel), MS (Petrol), ATF
(Aviation Fuel) and Naphtha) in accordance with ASTM Standard
Performed water analysis of clear water and drilling fluid water
Worked as a Base Support Laboratory Chemist, prepared and tested various types of Drilling Fluid (Mud) and monitored
drilling fluids properties as per the well requirements for various water-based mud.
→ Water based mud handled: Native clay “Spud Mud”; KCl-PHPA mud; Cl-Cls Mud; Lime treated mud; K-Lignite Mud;
Low pH Desco mud; Oil based mud with Diesel; Sodium Silicate mud; Low Solids Non-Dispersed mud
Worked as Drilling Fluid Chemist and Workover Chemist with key clients (Baker Hughes, MI Swaco and Cairn Energy
India Pvt. Ltd.) for their drilling as well as workover operations in Dholka, Sanganpur and Barmer fields
Worked in project involving preparation of Imidazoline from Fatty Acids as well as Acid oil
Worked in a project involving Polymerization of Acrylamide to Polyacrylamide
Hands on experience with Fann VG Rheometer, HPHT, API Fluid Loss for drilling fluid analysis
Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial and Anaytical Chemistry
Bsc(Chemistry)