Subhasish Mitra
Fletcher
Summary
Passionate researcher with 8+ years of work experience in academic environment having expertise in mathematical modelling and image processing of complex engineering systems with demonstrated leadership, mentoring capability and excellent writing and presentation skill for effectively conveying research outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher
University of Newcastle
12.2015 - Current
- Involved in multiple time bound externally funded research projects from Australian Research Council, and industry partners related to mineral processing, iron and steelmaking and water treatment
- Conducting time bound both government and industry funded research projects in consultation with multiple stakeholders
- Developing research strategies involving design of experiment and development of mathematical modelling and image processing algorithm
- Smooth running of multiple research laboratories following all safety protocols
- Supervision and mentoring of Ph.D candidates enrolled in the chemical engineering program
- Teaching in the undergraduate Chem
- Eng
- Program
- Successfully managed several government and industry funded research projects as a key researcher and attracted external research grants ~ $2.5 million and secured over $130k internal funding for various research related activities
- Multiple successful competitive proposals for computed tomography (CT) scanning at ANSTO facilities such as Australian Synchrotron (Melbourne) and Neutron tomography (DINGO, Sydney) awarding merit beamtime for image processing of iron ore samples
- Published 60 peer reviewed research papers in Q1 scientific journals and presented research studies extensively in both national and international conferences
- Successfully supervised eight Ph.D candidates and nine undergraduate research candidates to program completion
- Recognised reviewer in the area of multiphase flow systems in the several international peer reviewed scientific journals
- Successfully completed multiple flow modelling projects with the Hunter region water industry of significant economic impact
- International recognitions for research excellence
Process Engineer
Petrofac Engineering, Ingenero, Indian Petrochemicals Corp., Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
09.2003 - 07.2009
- Worked as a process engineer in oil and gas, petrochemicals, and uranium processing industry within a team environment
- Process operation and troubleshooting and development
- Process modelling and simulations
- Detailed engineering design
- Led a team of engineers and completed several strictly time bound detailed engineering projects of total worth > US $3.5 billion
- Achieved annual target set by client for both production quantity as well as product quality achieving substantial benefits for the client company
- Led a team of engineers and met the stringent daily production targets through meticulous operation and process troubleshooting
- Actively involved in the development of an alternate uranium refining process route aiming at reducing the use of hazardous organic solvent and generation of less waste material (patent granted)
- Produced several technical reports on process design and troubleshooting which are widely viewed within the process engineering community
Education
PhD - Chem. Eng.
University of Newcastle
01.2016
M.Tech - Chem. Eng.
Indian Institute of Technology
01.2011
Postgrad. Cert. - Nuclear Sc. & Eng.
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Training School
01.2002
B.Tech - Chem. Eng.
Haldia Institute of Technology
01.2001
Skills
- Strong problem solving ability
- Mathematical modelling
- Image processing
- Excellent research communications (written and oral)
- Managing time bound research projects
- Strong mentoring ability
- Work proficiently in a diverse multicultural environment
- Effective and contributing team player
Affiliations
- Senior Associate Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers
- Senior Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Member, Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
- Member, Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society
Awards
- Highly commended researcher, Univ. of Newcastle (Aus), 01/24
- Young Researcher, Gas-Liquid and Gas-Liquid-Solid Reactor Eng. Conf., Dresden, Germany, 01/24
- Safety award for successful history of running a class IV laser flow diagnostic lab for 10 years, 12/21
- Outstanding reviewer, Chem. Eng. Research and Design, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 01/17
- Outstanding paper, 10th int. conf. on heat transfer, fluid mech. and thermodynamics, Orlando, USA, 01/14
Hobbies and Interests
- New technology
- Research communications on social media and outreaching activities
- Volunteering (educational/science fair)
Timeline
Researcher
University of Newcastle
12.2015 - Current
Process Engineer
Petrofac Engineering, Ingenero, Indian Petrochemicals Corp., Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
09.2003 - 07.2009
M.Tech - Chem. Eng.
Indian Institute of Technology
Postgrad. Cert. - Nuclear Sc. & Eng.
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Training School
B.Tech - Chem. Eng.
Haldia Institute of Technology
PhD - Chem. Eng.
University of Newcastle
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