Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Vadodara (Gujarat Refinery)

• Vocational Trainee at Atmospheric Distillation and FCCU; analyzed processes and key equipment (furnaces, riser, etc.).
• Led a project to evaluate the efficiency of a natural draft furnace in FCC by analyzing heat input, output, and fuel consumption to optimize performance.

Kerone Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Ambernath, Mumbai

Research Intern: conducted lab-scale drying and heating tests for 10+ industry leaders (e.g., Bikaji, DS Group, RCF, HUL). Analyzed results and compiled reports with key findings and recommendations.

Paradeep Phosphates Limited, Paradeep, Odisha

• Project Intern at Sulphuric Acid Plant (SAP), gaining expertise in DCDA process for sulfuric acid up to 98.5%.
• Analyzed Waste Heat Boiler and gas exchangers; performed material balance for SAP B (1200 MTPD) & C (2000 MTPD) to assess and optimize plant efficiency.

CUBE.AI

Business Development Intern: engaged with hospitality-sector clients to implement AI-driven solutions that reduced response times to customer reviews, enhancing satisfaction and brand perception.

NIT Patna

Synthesized a naphthoquinone derivative via reflux and grinding as part of a green chemistry approach. Characterized via TLC, recrystallization, melting point, and NMR. Evaluated chemosensing for metal ion detection and synthesized metal complexes.

Mentor — Dr. Tasneem Parvin, Associate Professor & HoD, Chemical Science and Technology (CST)

NIT Patna

Completed a Process Design & Simulation Internship at NIT Patna focused on hydrogen production via Methanol Steam Reforming. Developed and optimized full process simulations using Aspen Plus V11 and Aspen Custom Modeler, analysing operating conditions of 280°C and 1–5 bar. Designed key equipment, including 3 heat exchangers, a plug flow reactor, a combustion unit, and a Pd-membrane separator, with energy integration studies. Achieved ~150 LPM ultra-pure hydrogen at 30 °C and 1 bar, ~99% methanol conversion, and ~80% membrane recovery, strengthening skills in process simulation, thermodynamics, and sustainable energy systems.

Mentor — Dr. Abhay Kumar Choudhary, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Science and Technology (CST)