Raza Kamran

Chair

Raza works as a Process Engineering Consultant for Wood Plc, delivering engineering projects in the oil & gas, alternative fuels, chemical processing, and energy transition space. He holds a Master’s degree in chemical engineering from Loughborough University, which has enabled him to gain an in-depth understanding of process engineering, design, and optimisation. Previously, Raza served as a Process Engineer for Strata Technology, where he designed and manufactured bespoke laboratory and pilot plant equipment. As a member of IChemE, he is committed to promoting excellence in chemical engineering and sharing his knowledge with others in the industry.

Shwashwata Dey

Treasurer

I have been working with Honeywell for last 14 years developing simulation solution catering to upstream Oil and Gas, refinery and Petrochemical Processes.

Haris Kayani

Secretary

Haris is a Graduate Process Engineer at Hatch, working on delivering projects within the Oil and Gas industry. He has obtained a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Swansea University. He has experience in projects in the Pre-FEED and FEED stage along with feasibility studies. He has also previously worked for Wood Plc as a Junior Process Engineer.

Simisola Onalaja

Essay Prize Organiser

Chartered Process Engineer with over 10 years’ experience in engineering design (conceptual, front-end and detailed) in the Chemicals and Oil & Energy sectors.

Haris Sufi

Event organiser

Haris is a Senior Process Engineer at Wood Plc with experience supporting clients in the Energy Transition, Oil & Gas, Refining and Petrochemical sectors on brownfield and greenfield projects across the globe. His experience has included roles in EPC Contractors and Asset Owner organisations in the Process Design and Project Management functions.

Kwan Whateley

Committee member

Kwan is a Project Process Manager at Wood and a Chartered Process Engineer with over 20 years of experience in Process Engineering, having worked on a variety of onshore projects and offshore facilities. Kwan is committed to supporting initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion within the profession.

Elaine Coleman

Committee Member

Elaine is a chartered process engineer working on fusion fuel cycle design and development at UKAEA.

Jack Acers

Committee Member

Chartered chemical engineer with 10 years’ experience, working as a lead engineer on novel aspects of fusion power plant designs at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority in Culham.

Sanjeev Gajjela

Committee member

Dr. Sanjeev Gajjela is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the renewable energy sector, specializing in technology development, process optimization, and project execution. His expertise in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology is supported by extensive global R&D experience, where he has contributed to 37 patent filings and played a key role in advancing innovative solutions in renewable energy and digital technologies.