Khurram Imran

TU Delft - Guest Researcher

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.

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