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Jiril Jacob

Development of Self flowing rice husk ash based castables

Jiril Jacob
Freiberg, Germany

Experience

Oct 2024 - Present
1 year 5 months

Development of Self flowing rice husk ash based castables

  • Specialized in Rice Husk Ash (RHA) for sustainable ceramic and refractory applications
  • Expertise in milling processes, particle size distribution, and material characterization using sieving, laser granulometry, and SEM
  • Focused on optimizing RHA properties for enhanced thermal stability and mechanical performance in refractory materials
Apr 2024 - Jul 2024
4 months

Sustainable Steel Scrap Processing

  • Specialized in hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy for steel production and recycling
  • Analyzed materials, energy consumption, and emissions to optimize processes and improve energy efficiency
  • Collaborated on sustainable practices, enhancing recycling techniques, and improving material yields in iron and steel production
  • Skilled in literature reviews, data analysis, and technical reporting
Feb 2024 - Nov 2024
10 months
Freiberg, Germany

Research Assistant

Institute of Energy and Chemical Engineering, TU Bergakademie Freiberg

  • Chemical Engineer specializing in high-value material recovery from biogenic residues via thermochemical and plasma-assisted processes
  • Expertise in sustainable resource utilization, circular economy, and carbon cycle closure
  • Skilled in market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and plasma-supported waste valorization for energy-efficient material recovery
Mar 2022 - Aug 2023
1 year 6 months
Noida, India

Research Associate

ChemAnalyst

  • Market research analyst specializing in the chemical and materials industries
  • Expertise in market sizing, demand forecasting, and competitive analysis using data-driven insights
  • Skilled in PESTEL & SWOT analysis, pricing strategies, cost assessments, and technology adoption in specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, and advanced materials
Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
1 year 1 month
Ahmedabad, India

Junior Plant Chemist

Gopinath Chem Tech Pvt Ltd.

  • Specialized in process optimization, unit operations, and sustainability
  • Expertise in sulfonation, nitration, and solid-liquid separation (filter press, Nutsche filter, centrifuge)
  • Skilled in equipment maintenance (pumps, valves, cooling towers) and production control, optimizing energy use, minimizing waste, and ensuring environmental compliance
Aug 2020 - Jan 2020
-1 years -6 months

Fuel Efficiency Study of R-LNG Heater

  • Focused on ammonia production using Haber-Bosch technology, optimizing reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and energy efficiency
  • Improved RLNG heater design for enhanced heat exchange, energy conservation, and sustainable natural gas processing
  • Emphasized process optimization, resource conservation, waste reduction, and energy efficiency in chemical engineering

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Chemical (4.5 years), Manufacturing (3 years), Energy (1 year), and Metals and Mining (0.5 years).

Chemical
Manufacturing
Energy
Metals and Mining

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development (3.5 years), Sustainability Management (2 years), Business Intelligence (2 years), Product Development (1.5 years), Production (1.5 years), and Operations (1 year).

Research and Development
Sustainability Management
Business Intelligence
Product Development
Production
Operations

Summary

Materials Science and Process Engineer specializing in inorganic materials, thermodynamics, mechanics, and sustainability. Expertise in materials characterization, reaction kinetics, process optimization, and failure analysis. Skilled in sustainable material design, thermochemical processing, and circular economy strategies.

Expertise in design, technology, and applied Indian chemistries. Strong foundation in thermodynamics, reaction engineering, heat and mass transfer, and fluid dynamics. Skilled in polymers, composites, petroleum, bioprocess, and biochemical engineering, with a focus on economics, management, and safety.

Skills

  • Ms Excel

Languages

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Malayalam
Intermediate
German
Elementary

Education

Oct 2023 - Present

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Master of Science · Technology and Application of Inorganic Engineering Materials · Freiberg, Germany

Aug 2016 - Sep 2020

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

Bachelor of Technology · Chemical Engineering · Kottayam, India · 7.9 CGPA (2.26 ECTS)

Certifications & licenses

COSHH - Environmental Engineering, Process Safety and Control, HAZOP Management

Risk Assessor Certification

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

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Where is Jiril based?

Jiril is based in Freiberg, Germany.

What languages does Jiril speak?

Jiril speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced), Malayalam (Intermediate), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Jiril have?

Jiril has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Jiril has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Jiril may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jiril be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jiril would be well-suited for roles such as: Development of Self flowing rice husk ash based castables, Sustainable Steel Scrap Processing, Research Assistant.

What is Jiril's latest experience?

Jiril's most recent position is Development of Self flowing rice husk ash based castables.

What companies has Jiril worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jiril has worked for Institute of Energy and Chemical Engineering, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, ChemAnalyst, and Gopinath Chem Tech Pvt Ltd..

Which industries is Jiril most experienced in?

Jiril is most experienced in industries like Chemical, Manufacturing, and Energy. Jiril also has some experience in Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Jiril most experienced in?

Jiril is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Business Intelligence, and Sustainability Management. Jiril also has some experience in Product Development, Production/Manufacturing, and Operations.

What is Jiril's education?

Jiril holds a Master in Technology and Application of Inorganic Engineering Materials from TU Bergakademie Freiberg and a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering from APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.

Does Jiril have any certificates?

Jiril has 3 certificates. These include: COSHH - Environmental Engineering, Process Safety and Control, HAZOP Management, Risk Assessor Certification, and Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

What is the availability of Jiril?

Jiril is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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