Bhargav Dhola

• Operated and maintained HTL (hydrothermal liquefaction) mini-batch reactors, including setup, pressurization, temperature control, and safe shutdown. • Conducted analytical measurements (COD, TOC, UV-vis, HPLC, GC-MS) to quantify carbon removal and degradation efficiency. • Evaluated results in Excel/Origin, created plots and mass balance tables, and contributed to interpretation for thesis reporting.

• Managed and optimized Distributed Control System (DCS) operations to ensure smooth and efficient production processes. • Hands-on experience with Emerson Delta-V for monitoring, controlling, and troubleshooting complex chemical processes. • Successfully implemented process automation strategies using Delta-V, improving system reliability and reducing downtime. • Conducted real-time data analysis and made adjustments to ensure process parameters were within safety and quality standards.

• Utilized Aspen Plus/Aspen HYSYS to simulate and optimize chemical processes, improving efficiency and reducing operational costs. • Developed process models in MATLAB for analyzing complex chemical reactions and process dynamics. • Conducted fluid flow and heat transfer simulations using COMSOL Multiphysics to solve real-world engineering problems. • Presented technical reports and findings from simulation analyses, contributing to project decisions and strategic planning.

Main areas of study: Process controls, electrochemical processes, energy from biomass, advanced energy conversion, simulation of process engineering plants, electrochemical processes, chemical reaction gasification, desalination of seawater

Main fields of study: Chemical Thermodynamics, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Process Modeling and Simulation, Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer, Process Control, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, and Computational Methods, preparing graduates for diverse roles in designing, optimizing, and managing chemical processes and systems.