RK Malhotra is IOC Chairman
He continues to head IndianOil's Research and Development Division as Director.
"Dr. Malhotra has more than 37 years of research experience in the downstream petroleum sector, leading research at the R&D Centre of IndianOil in areas such as refining technologies, lubricant technologies, alternative energy, bio-technology, nanotechnology and gasification. He has 185 research papers to his credit and holds 34 patents (India & abroad)," IOC said in a statement.
During his tenure, IndianOil - R&D received several National and International recognitions including HART Energy Global Award (2012), SCOPE Meritorious Award (2010-11), World Petroleum Congress (WPC) Award (2008), PETROFED Innovator of the Year Award (2008) & CSIR Science & Technology Award (2009) among others.
A Mechanical Engineer from IIT, BHU and Ph.D. (Energy Studies) from IIT, Delhi, Malhotra is also the Non-Executive Chairman of Indocat Pvt. Limited, a JV company of India Oil and Intercat, USA.
He is also Board Member of Lubrizol India, a JV Company of IndianOil & Lubrizol USA and a member of the Oil Industry Development Board (OIDB).
He has been bestowed with Rudolf A. Erren Award (2012) by the International Association of Hydrogen Energy (IAHE) for his contribution to Hydrogen research.
He also received "Global Excellence Award" for demonstrating excellence in Renewable energy sector (2013) and IIT-BHU Alumni Award for Excellence in the field of R&D in 2012.
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