MD LUQUMAN

• Lead DCR Pilot Plant and laboratory operations ensuring adherence to HSE, quality, and regulatory requirements
for petroleum product testing.
• Perform analytical chemistry workflows for hydrocarbon fuel and FCC catalysts sample analysis.
• Oversee Operation, calibration & maintenance of high-end analytical instruments and DCR Pilot Plant.
• FCC Catalysts deactivation protocol as per customer feed requirement with impregnation method and perform
performance evaluation to get more economic and desired products.
• Reinforced lab safety protocols across hydrocarbon lab and DCR testing sections.
• Reviewed and validated analytical results of various petroleum products, Motor Gasoline, Naphtha, Reformate,
Kerosene, and Lube Oil, Verify test methods for ensuring accuracy and repeatability.
• Analyze & interpret test data; compile technical reports for internal use and stakeholder presentation.
• Supervise and mentor laboratory technicians; conduct training in analytical techniques, safety protocols, and
ISO compliance.
• Prepare for and lead internal and external audits; ensure ongoing compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

• Analyzed & reported results of catalysts materials, bentonite, polymers and hydrocarbon samples received from
faculties and researchers, maintaining compliance with internal control limits.
• Coordinate instrument booking & ensure laboratory readiness in compliance with safety & quality standards.
• Ensure teaching laboratory readiness and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Manage laboratory operations, including procurement of supplies, inventory control to ensure adequate
chemical stock levels and participated in CAPEX management
• Conducted routine safety checks, routine lab equipment maintenance, coordination of chemical waste disposal,
and oversight of lab.
• Ensure proper housekeeping to maintain a clean and compliant working environment with KFUPM and
University HSE standards.
• Calibrated and verified lab equipments and instruments; developed internal Statistical Quality Control (SQC)
samples for performance monitoring. Authored and updated SOPs to align with ISO 17025.
• Performed NMR sample preparation, analysis and data processing - Bruker and Jeol 400 MHz.
• Conducted routine calibration and performance checks on instruments such as Organic Elemental Analyzer
CHNS/O, GPC, DSC, TGA & Powder XRD and WD XRF.

• Oversaw testing of in-process, intermediate, and finished products, ensuring analytical integrity.
• Performed testing on a broad range of materials including Motor Gasoline, Kerosene, Biodiesel, ATF, Naphtha,
Heterogeneous catalysts, Greases, Lube Oil, and LPG Gas for various tests parameters like Viscosity, API Gravity,
Flash Point, Pour Point, Cold Filter Plugging Point, Copper Corrosion, Conradson Carbon test, Freezing Point
TSTN, CHNS, XRF, LECO CS Elemental analyzer, SIMDIS, RGA,
• Managed shift planning and day-to-day lab scheduling to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Performed calibration and validation of analytical instruments using CRMs for quality assurance.
• Prepared Method Validation reports & maintained equipment and environmental monitoring records.
• Diagnosed and resolved basic instrument issues in collaboration with OEM service engineers.
• Enforced safety and quality compliance across all laboratory processes.
• Trained junior analysts on SOPs, equipment handling, and safety procedures.
• Acted as focal point for ASTM

• Prepare & standardize reagent solution, Analyze water samples for TSS, TDS, Hardness and alkalinity.
• Ensured laboratory readiness and compliance with safety and quality standards including procurement of
supplies, inventory control to ensure adequate chemical stock levels.
• Conducted routine safety checks, routine lab equipment maintenance, coordination of chemical waste disposal,
and oversight of lab housekeeping to maintain a clean and compliant working environment with University HSE
standards.

Master of Science Chemistry

• Perform 5S activity to keep lab tidy and safe.
• Performed all analytical activities according to SOPs to align with ISO 17025 standards and internal quality
management systems.
• Coordinated and Conducted Micro Activity Test (MAT) to evaluate FCC catalysts, additives and refinery feed
activity and coordinated FCC Pilot Plant operation.
• Catalysts development with impregnation method and perform performance evaluation.
• Operate and maintain sophisticated analytical instruments including BET Surface Area and Pore size
Distribution. Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analysis, PSD, Attrition Index, Bulk Density, Loss on Ignition, Specific
gravity, Kinematic Viscosity, ELTRA Carbon and Sulfur Elemental analyzer