Nirupam Biswas

Elected: June 2025

Nirupam is an accomplished process engineer with extensive experience across pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial projects, specialising in process design, equipment sizing, and utility optimisation. He is currently working as a lead process engineer at Arcadis DPS Group, Cork, Ireland, where he has contributed to major projects such as the agitated filter dryer project for Eli Lilly.

His role involves generating essential process deliverables like PFDs and P&IDs, utility line sizing, and performing equipment calculations using tools like FluidFlow. Additionally, he led process-related aspects of the Almac B16A API plant expansion, collaborating with clients to address process safety issues and develop robust relief philosophies.

Previously, Nirupam served as a senior process engineer at Jacobs Engineering, India, where he led utility package design for the MAb Project (Eli Lilly), managing a team of ten engineers and optimising utility systems using simulation platforms like Aspen Plus, Hysys, and PipeFlo.

At Jubilant Ingrevia, as a manager – process engineering, he spearheaded the process design of a 7000 TPA Diketene & Derivatives API Plant, overseeing a team of eight engineers and delivering critical design deliverables, including PFDs, energy balances, and utility estimations.

Earlier roles at organisations such as ONGC Petro Additions, Lanxess India, and Jubilant Life Sciences honed his expertise in equipment specification, process simulations, and chemical plant expansions. Nirupam brings deep technical proficiency in handling reactor systems, distillation processes, and relief systems, along with a proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

With a strong foundation in process engineering, complemented by advanced simulation tools and cross-functional coordination, Nirupam is committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions that meet operational and safety standards while optimising efficiency.