
The award is presented by the honourable minister of state for chemicals and fertilizers and New & Renewable energy, Government of India Shri Bhagwant Khuba and accompanied by the secretary ( Chemicals and Petrochemicals) IAS Shri Arun Baroka and Prof Shishir Sinha DG, CIPET.

The award is presented by the honourable minister of state for chemicals and fertilizers and New & Renewable energy, Government of India Shri Bhagwant Khuba and accompanied by the secretary ( Chemicals and Petrochemicals) IAS Shri Arun Baroka and Prof Shishir Sinha DG, CIPET.

With Prof. Santanu Chattopadhyay

The award is presented by the honourable minister of state for chemicals and fertilizers and New & Renewable energy, Government of India Shri Bhagwant Khuba and accompanied by the secretary ( Chemicals and Petrochemicals) IAS Shri Arun Baroka and Prof Shishir Sinha DG, CIPET.

Dr. Sujit Sharma is a distinguished researcher and innovator in the field of chemical engineering, specializing in elastomeric materials and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, where he conducted groundbreaking research on optimizing die design for complex automotive profiles.
His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (2015), followed by a Master of Technology from IIT Kharagpur (2018). He also gained valuable industrial experience through vocational training at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Haldia Refinery) and collaborated on a major M.Tech project with ALP Nishikawa, Punjab.
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Research & Contributions
Dr. Sharma’s doctoral research focused on CFD modeling for predicting the flow behavior of filled EPDM rubber compounds during extrusion, aiming to enhance manufacturing efficiency and precision. His innovative simulations have led to optimized die designs, significantly reducing manufacturing costs, die development cycles, and environmental impact. By shifting from traditional trial-and-error methods to predictive simulations, his work has contributed to a more sustainable and cost-effective approach in the rubber and polymer industry.
His research has been published extensively, including:
✅ One paper in the Journal of Manufacturing Processes
✅ Two papers in the Chemical Engineering Journal as a primary author
✅ Seven papers as a co-author
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Awards & Recognition
Dr. Sharma’s pioneering contributions to elastomeric profile design and shaping processes have earned him global recognition and multiple accolades, including the prestigious National Petrochemical Award. His work continues to shape the future of advanced manufacturing in the petrochemical and automotive industries.