Khurram Imran

Chemical Engineer, with more than two years of industrial experience, and a Ph.D., I have a strong background in both theory and practical applications in chemical engineering. Team player and want to look for a new position to serve with like-minded people for the growth of the planet.

TU Delft - Guest Researcher

Industrial Catalysis Lab

Delft, Netherlands 

06/2022 - Current

• Working on high-pressure setups for catalytic hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to methanol.
• Utilized research resources, laboratories, and workshops in adherence to set guidelines and procedures.
• Catalyst’s synthesis, testing, and characterization.
• Good experience working on catalytic reaction setups, GC-MS, SEM, TEM, and BET N2 adsorption.
• Trained in-house tube fitting and maintenance for reactor setups.
• Designed presentations summarizing research findings.
• Analyzed and interpreted personal and joint research results and generated original ideas based on outcomes.
• Took part in the production of collaborative research reports and publications.
• Provided guidance and training to support staff and students assisting with research.

GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Tech. - Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering

Topi, Pakistan, Pakistan 

04/2014 - 05/2022

• Taught chemical engineering core subjects to undergraduate and graduate students exclusively, thermodynamics, separation processes, reaction engineering, and process simulation modeling.
• Administration work related to departmental activities.
• Guided undergraduate and graduate students in their projects.
• Maintained an extensive knowledge of current research, ensuring teaching met academic standards.
• Delivered engaging lectures, seminars, and tutorials, increasing class productivity.
• Implemented strategic lesson planning, monitoring progress and performance against set targets.
• Coordinated with colleagues in reviews and curriculum development, ensuring students received high-quality courses.

Fatima Fertilizers Company Limited - Production, Process and Commissioning Engineer

Sadiqabad, Pakistan 

10/2007 - 11/2009

• Process and operation engineer at the utility department
• Reviewed Plants layouts, PFDs, and P&IDs
• Commissioned steam generating (boiler and HRSGs) and distribution system.
• Operated utility plant to supply steam, gases, electricity, and water to Ammonia, Urea, Nitric Acid, Nitro-Phos, and Calcium Ammonia Nitrate plants.
• Mentored young engineers and staff.
• Trained and worked during plant shutdown at Pak-Arab Fertilizers Company Limited for a month.
• Designed and delivered training materials to upskill staff on the operation and maintenance of newly commissioned systems.
• Coordinated with other trades and disciplines to align efforts toward successful project completion.
• Checked plant machines stayed in excellent working condition by conducting regular upgrades, maintenance, and repairs.
• Advice on testing and commissioning procedures and documentation, providing operation recommendations.
• Maintained safety measures during construction, and operation to prevent injuries and damage to the plant.

National Refinery Limited - Intern Engineer

Karachi, Pakistan 

06/2005 - 07/2005

• Got training in different departments of the refinery.
• Each week work on different units and submit the report for evaluation: crude distillation unit, vacuum distillation unit, lube refinery, utilities, quality control, safety, and effluent treatment unit.

2010 - 2014 

Politecnico di Torino

Torino, Italy 

Ph. D : Chemical Engineering 

1. MS leading to Ph.D

• Dissertation in Fluid Dynamic Modelling of Bubble Column Reactors 

2003 - 2007 

University of the Punjab

Lahore, Pakistan 

Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering 

• Chemical Engineering Graduate