Dr. Nopphon Weeranoppanant earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from MIT. He is an Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering at Chulalongkorn University and a deputy director at the Bio-Circular-Green Economy Technology and Engineering Center (BCGeTEC). His work has been recognized through Emerging Investigator honors from Reaction Chemistry & Engineering (2019) and the Journal of Flow Chemistry (2020), and inclusion in the 2023 influential researchers list by ACS I&ECR.

Dr. Raksh Vir Jasra is a highly accomplished scientist and industrial research leader, currently serving as Senior Vice President & Head, R&D Centre, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Vadodara, India. He is also an Adjunct Professor at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, and holds honorary academic positions with IAR University, Gandhinagar and the Centre for Nanotechnology, IIT Guwahati, reflecting his strong engagement with global research and academic collaborations.Dr. Jasra earned his M.Sc. in Chemistry from Delhi University (1976) and completed his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from IIT Delhi (1981). He further advanced his expertise through a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Imperial College London, UK (1989–1990). His core areas of specialization include catalysis for chemical and petrochemical processes, adsorptive separation of gases and hydrocarbons, and the development of advanced nanomaterials, including nano metal particles, nanoporous solids, and nanocomposites. He is also recognized for his exceptional R&D leadership, with nearly three decades of experience in managing large multidisciplinary research teams. 

Dr. Jasra has an outstanding record of innovation and industrial impact, having contributed to the development of 67 chemical processes, including 28 commercialized technologies and 27 pilot-scale developments. He has published 343 peer-reviewed research articles and holds an impressive portfolio of 329 granted patents, including 68 US patents and 152 Indian patents. His research impact is widely acknowledged with 15,000+ citations, an h-index of 62, and an i10-index of 234 (Google Scholar). He has also mentored 27 Ph.D. scholars and 14 postgraduate students. Recognized globally for his scientific contributions, Dr. Jasra has been featured in Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists in the World list since 2020 and has received several prestigious honors, including Lifetime Achievement Awards, the Vasvik Award, and multiple national awards for technology innovation. He has delivered 200+ invited lectures, authored 950+ industrial technical reports, and served on national advisory committees for organizations such as CSIR, DST, and MHRD.

Dr. Kuber Jagdale is a seasoned pharmaceutical industry leader with over 38 years of experience in API and formulation operations, strategic leadership, and global regulatory compliance. Currently serving as President – API Business Unit at Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., he leads end-to-end operations, driving business growth, operational excellence, and supply chain efficiency.
Previously, he held senior leadership roles including Chief Operating Officer at Sekhmet Pharma Ventures and Senior Vice President at Cipla Ltd., where he managed large-scale API operations across multiple manufacturing sites and led several greenfield and brownfield projects. Dr. Jagdale has extensive expertise in technology transfer, process optimization, and cGMP compliance, with a strong track record of successful inspections by global regulatory authorities such as USFDA and WHO.
He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and is known for fostering high-performing teams, driving innovation, and advancing sustainable growth in the pharmaceutical sector.

Deepak Naik is an accomplished Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (HSE&S) leader with over 32 years of extensive experience in driving strategic EHS transformation across complex industrial and corporate environments. As Senior Vice President – Corporate HSE & Sustainability, he provides visionary leadership in embedding a strong safety culture, enhancing operational risk resilience, and advancing sustainability frameworks aligned with global standards and stakeholder expectations. Deepak has deep technical expertise in Process Safety Risk Assessment, HAZOP studies, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), and the development of comprehensive EIA reports and Disaster Management Plans based on the PHAST model. His experience spans environmental protection, industrial hygiene, occupational health, and integrated management systems, enabling him to lead multi-site risk evaluations and strengthen enterprise-wide compliance and governance frameworks. He is a Certified Lead Auditor for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), an Internal Auditor for Quality Management Systems (QMS), and a Certified Internal Trainer for EHS modules. In addition, he is a Certified Social Accountability 8000 (SA8000) Auditor and recognized as an ESG Professional – Impact Leader by the National Association of Impact Leaders (NAIL), reflecting his commitment to responsible business practices and sustainable value creation. In his leadership capacity, Deepak directs Operational Risk Evaluations and Site HSE Risk Reviews across key technical disciplines, including process safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental management. He works closely with cross-functional leadership teams to identify critical risks, design mitigation strategies, and implement robust control measures that enhance operational integrity and long-term resilience. A strong advocate of capability building, Deepak leads structured EHS coaching initiatives for business partners. He collaborates with internal stakeholders and external professional bodies to strengthen supplier EHS competence, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and regulatory requirements across the value chain. Throughout his career, Deepak has demonstrated a consistent ability to integrate safety, sustainability, and business performance—positioning HSE not merely as a compliance function, but as a strategic enabler of operational excellence and responsible growth.

Dr. Deepak Jain is a Chemical Engineer (Ph.D.) with over 28 years of experience across academia and the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in small molecule APIs and drug products. His expertise spans chemical process engineering, including process intensification, scale-up, and process safety, along with strong proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). He is a strong proponent for digital transformation, including AI/ML application in development and manufacturing, and a subject matter expert in process safety. A global leader in his field, he has led new product development programs, supported multi-region regulatory filings, and contributed to R&D pipelines for both new and improved products. He brings extensive experience in process development, pilot plant operations, technology transfer, and lifecycle management, integrating advanced technologies and mathematical modelling to deliver efficient, scalable, and safer processes aligned with sustainability principles. Currently, as Senior Research Director, Development Sciences and Technologies at Zoetis R&D, he is responsible for global API process and technology development and transfer for New Chemical Entities (NCEs) as a process chemistry and scale-up operations leader. He has previously held a scientific role at Ranbaxy Laboratories and is an advocate of Green Chemistry/sustainability, with multiple patents, publications, and recipient of prestigious global  EHS award across 125 countries in Pfizer.

Vijay Bhujle is a seasoned chemical engineering professional with over 45 years of experience in chemical process development, scale-up, and technology transfer across the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and agrochemical industries. He founded his company in 2015 along with two of his colleagues and is currently serves as Director and Senior Vice President – Technical at GVS Cibatech Pvt Ltd, where he provides expertise in process safety, thermal hazard evaluation, and risk assessment for chemical manufacturing. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles in research and technology at global organizations including Ciba, and has also worked with Atul Ltd., Hindustan Lever Research Centre, and Intertek. His work focuses on enabling safe and efficient process development, scale-up, and industrial implementation of chemical processes. He is visiting faculty at ICT for last 20 years.

Shivkumar Iyer is a technology and digital transformation leader with over two decades of expertise in leveraging advanced computational tools, data analytics, and intelligent systems to support innovation in engineering and industrial processes. With a strong background in enterprise technology architecture and solution development, he focuses on enabling data-driven decision-making and digital integration across complex operational environments. His work increasingly aligns with emerging trends such as Chemical Process Intensification, where digital technologies, advanced analytics, and integrated systems play a crucial role in optimizing process efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Through his professional engagements and knowledge-sharing initiatives, he actively contributes to discussions on the intersection of digital transformation and next-generation chemical and process engineering to have a sustainable process robustness for seamless commercial scale.

Mr. Rajendra Shinde is currently contributing as Director at Capgemini India Limited and leading Digital Solutions for Oil and Gas and Chemicals sectors. Rajendra is B.Tech. in Chemical engineering and holds Advanced management credentials from IIM Indore and sustainability coursework from Stanford. Rajendra has an extensive industrial experience of 27 plus years in leading organizations including Indian Petrochemical Corporation Limited, Engineers India Limited, Ingenero Technologies, Tech Mahindra etc. He is an expert in Process Optimization, Process engineering, Asset Management, Process Safety, Process consulting, and Management consulting and has developed various Digital solutions across various areas for Chemicals and Oil and Gas industry. Rajendra is driving the future of energy transformation by architecting bold strategies that redefine industry standards. With deep domain expertise and a proven record of delivering outcome-driven programs, Rajendra is committed to shaping sustainable, innovative solutions that empower organizations to thrive in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. Rajendra is passionate about leveraging AI, IoT and automation to shape the future of energy. Rajendra has spearheaded global programs that bridge operational realities with cutting-edge technologies delivering measurable outcomes in efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

Dr. Sreepriya Vedantam is a Chemical Engineer with research experience in the area of Design and Scale-up of Chemical Process Equipment for Process Development, Process Intensification including flow processes using MRT, Multiphase flows with phase change (Crystallization), Computational and Experimental Fluid Dynamics. She carries experience in CFD modeling of single and multi-phase flows including phase change involving laminar and turbulent flows, Model Integration, Compartmental Modeling at various scales.

Sridhar Surat is an accomplished pharmaceutical operations leader with over 25 years of experience in the pharma industry. He currently serves as Associate Vice President – Operations at Apitoria Pharma Private Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma. He brings extensive expertise in manufacturing operations, technical services, operational excellence, and process optimization, along with strong hands-on experience in new product introduction and technology transfer. Sridhar has also played a key role in driving digitalization, automation, and efficiency improvements in pharmaceutical operations. Over the course of his career, he has held positions at leading organizations including Lupin Limited and Godrej Soaps Limited, contributing significantly to operational excellence and cross-functional business management.

A seasoned Chemical Engineer with over 25 years of experience in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, he brings extensive expertise in chemical process development, scale-up, technology transfer, and process safety. His work includes scaling up processes to metric-ton (MT) levels for small molecules, enabling improved project economics and efficient commercialization. His experience also includes the scale-up of peptides and high-potent compounds, Peptide DMF filings, and the execution of both greenfield and brownfield projects. He has successfully led multidisciplinary teams across civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and chemical engineering for complex facility development, including high-pressure hydrogenation and Penem intermediate manufacturing units. His work focuses on process optimization, crystallization design, impurity control, and capacity enhancement, enabling improved product quality and reduced cycle times. He also plays a key role in safety, quality, and customer audits while mentoring engineering teams and strategic partners.

Prof. Rahul Nabar is an Adjunct  Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Bombay.   He works on topics such as  scale up, process safety, chemical regulations and sustainability. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the area of refining catalysis and reaction kinetics.  Alongside his academic role, Prof. Nabar runs an active consulting practice where he advises chemical manufacturers, process-equipment fabricators, and industry bodies on techno-commercial topics related to the chemicals sector. Areas of focus include renewables, green hydrogen, petrochemicals, and specialty chemicals such as fragrances, crop protection and pharma. Prof Nabar also teaches courses for chemical industry professionals and co-chairs the R&D Committee at the Indian Chemicals Council.

Naveen Rengarajan is a seasoned chemical engineering professional with nearly two decades of experience in Process Engineering, Process Safety, Technology Transfer, Pat Technology, Manufacturing Excellance, Modelling and Simulation within the pharmaceutical industry. Currently associated with Pfizer, he has been instrumental in driving process optimization, scale-up, and the implementation of safe and efficient manufacturing practices across complex operations. His expertise spans continuous improvement, risk assessment, and integrating innovative engineering solutions to enhance productivity and compliance. Naveen holds a chemical engineering degree, which complements his practical, industry-driven approach to problem-solving. He is recognized for his ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage critical projects, and deliver sustainable process improvements. With a keen interest in advancing modern chemical engineering practices, he actively contributes to developing robust, scalable, and future-ready manufacturing systems aligned with industry best practices.

Shankar Madhavappa Karhale is a seasoned professional with over 32 years of extensive experience in the chemical industry, specializing in Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), sustainability, and manufacturing operations. Currently serving as Head – Corporate Environment and Sustainability (VP) at Aarti Industries Limited, Vadodara, he plays a pivotal role in driving sustainability initiatives across multiple manufacturing units and greenfield projects.
He holds a BE in Chemical Engineering, a Master’s in Ecology & Environment, and multiple certifications including Energy Auditor (Govt. of India) and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor. His expertise spans environmental management, energy and water conservation, waste minimization, and emission reduction.
Shankar has successfully led initiatives in waste valorization, GHG assessment, and green belt development. He has also contributed to hazardous waste inventory projects and is an active member of leading industry bodies such as FICCI and ICC, reflecting his commitment to sustainable industrial growth.

Dr. Manish Yadav is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Scale-up & Process Engineering Group in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai. He completed his Bachelor’s and PhD in Chemical Engineering from ICT Mumbai, with his award-winning doctoral research focused on the synthesis and characterization of carbon nanostructures. Dr. Yadav is widely recognized for bridging the gap between laboratory research and industrial-scale implementation through a multiscale engineering approach. As an active industrial consultant to over ten companies, he has contributed significantly to equipment design and optimization, including reactors, heat exchangers, and scrubbers, as well as large-scale technology transfer projects. Notably, he has led the scale-up of cathode active material production to 10 tonnes per day for international manufacturers. His research interests span process intensification, sustainable technologies such as thermocatalytic routes for Sustainable Aviation Fuels, and improving industrial efficiency in hydrogenation processes. He has also contributed to defense innovations in collaboration with BARC. Dr. Yadav is a recipient of the prestigious Dr. K. H. Gharda Best PhD Thesis Award and the Evonik CIRCULARITY Open Innovation Challenge.

Dr Thomas Kendall is an application specialist with Technobis crystallization systems with 13 years of experience in solid form and crystallization development in the pharmaceutical sector. PhD in chemical engineering with CMAC at the university of Strathclyde investigating nucleation mechanisms in pharma systems. Previously working for Pharmorphix, Johnson Matthey as a solid form scientist Investigating customer compounds in pharma and agro sector.Designing and conducting polymorph, salt and co-crystal screening projects, as well as crystallization development using Process analytical technologies, design of experiments, and modelling software up to Kg scale. Resulting in several patients, webinars and a book chapter on solid form and crystallization development.

Chandrakant is National Head – Sales & Business development, Advanced-Flow Reactor (AFR) Technologies and President for Corning Sustainability Network (CSN) India. He is responsible for growth and driving the Flow Reactors market to generate potential new business opportunities with a focus on flow technologies.Chandrakant has been with Corning Reactor Technologies for over Ten years and has 20+ years of broad and diverse experience in developing market for new products in reactors and mixing technologies for Pharmaceutical, Specialty Chemical & Agro companies. His key focus area is to develop markets for the adoption of continuous flow technologies from lab to production and take the projects from concept to commercialization. Prior to Corning, Chandrakant worked in the Process equipment industry, where he primarily focused on industrial agitators and mixers for various critical applications, reactor designs, and novel reactor application engineering across the commercial productions. Chandrakant holds a B. Tech in Chemical Engineering from University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT).

Vilobh Shete is a Chemical Engineer with over 15 years of experience in process engineering, reaction engineering, and process safety across the chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty materials industries. He specializes in thermal hazard assessment using advanced calorimetric techniques, including reaction calorimetry and adiabatic systems, to evaluate runaway reaction risks and support safe scale-up. His expertise spans vent sizing methodologies, reaction kinetics, gas evolution analysis, and crystallization processes, enabling robust process development from laboratory to commercial scale. Vilobh has worked extensively across India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, providing technical consulting and application support for advanced process safety and analytical technologies. He holds an MBA in Operations with a focus on AI/ML, complementing his engineering expertise with data-driven decision-making approaches. Vilobh is passionate about advancing process safety through the integration of engineering fundamentals, experimental data, and intelligent systems for safer and more efficient chemical processes.

Mr. Vijendra Singh holds a master’s degree from University of Texas, in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Thermal and Fluid Sciences. He brings over a decade of rich experience in the oil & gas and specialty chemicals sectors across North American markets. After 11 years of professional excellence in North America, Mr. Singh transitioned to India, where he currently leads Zaiput’s operations in the subcontinent. In this role, he is instrumental in supporting the pharmaceutical, specialty, and fine chemicals industries by advancing the adoption of innovative flow chemistry solutions.

Rahul Raman is Principal Engineer at Kaypear with over 19 years of global expertise in process safety management (PSM) across the United States, Mexico, China, South Korea, and India. A Chartered Chemical Engineer with a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Anna University, he specializes in emergency relief system design, reactive hazard assessment, and process safety management implementation.

Rahul has successfully led major projects in oil and gas, petrochemical, and chemical industries, including relief system gap assessments, HAZOP studies, quantitative risk assessments, and implementing safety standards like RAGAGEP. An active member of industry forums, he has chaired technical sessions at AIChE's Global Congress on Process Safety and contributed to API standards development.

Rahul provides innovative technical stewardship, developing custom tools and advancing global process safety practices through training and publications.