Saurav Ganguli
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Over 17 years of multicultural experience in Research and Development, Technology, and Manufacturing within the Refractories sector, specifically for top steel manufacturers in Asia and Europe. Proven track record in driving customer success and value selling through innovative solutions and strong interpersonal skills. Expertise in leading teams to navigate business challenges in dynamic environments while maintaining a focus on sustainability. Certified professional with a solid foundation in research methodologies and material evaluation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Engineer
Vesuvius
, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Develop new material compositions for slide gate refractory applications, including failure analysis and troubleshooting of flow-control products.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for next-generation slide gate refractory products.
- Provided global technical support to application specialists, advising on optimal deployment of newly developed slide gate refractories in steelmaking operations.
- Conducted systematic investigations of slide gate refractory failure mechanisms through experimental studies and post-service product analysis.
- Developed and validated novel test methods to simulate in-service steelmaking conditions and evaluate refractory performance.
Senior Development Engineer
Vesuvius
Skawina
03.2019 - 08.2023
- Failure analysis and Troubleshooting of flow control products
- Technical support to the Production Process
- Establishing production trials for NPIs related to slide gate plates
- A small level of product and process improvement along with developing new ideas for slide gate plates and nozzles
- Analysis of alternate raw materials
Plant Manager & R&D In-charge, Flow Control (Slide Gate & Purging)
TRL Krosaki
, India
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Responsible for manufacturing Flow Control (Slide gate and Purging) products
- Planning and process monitoring
- Designing of process parameters and system improvement
- Responsible for Safety and Quality
- Techno-commercial support for sales. Technical Support/ Troubleshooting
- Quality control and Quality assurance
R&D and Technology, Flow Control Products (Slide Gate & Purging)
TRL Krosaki
, India
07.2010 - 12.2015
- Responsible for new product development and improvement
- Designing of process parameters and system improvement
- Technology Transfer (ToT): Recipe handling as a part of technology transfer. Stabilization of products and processes as a part of technology transfer during plant modernization
- Selection of products for different steel plants based on operational parameters
- Conversion of RM from imported to an indigenous source
- Know-how of SG mechanism & refractories
- Technical support service: troubleshooting, failure analysis, and corrective actions
- Selection of products based on technical parameters
- RM selection/vendor qualification
- Technical support to the Production Process
- Replication of Manufacturing process and parameters
- Involvement in the selection of equipment for manufacturing Slide gate plates and nozzles
R&D and Technology (Silica and High Alumina)
TRL Krosaki
, India
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Responsible for new product development and improvement
- Technical support to the Production Process
- Quality control and Quality assurance
- Stabilization of process during plant modernization
- Designing of process parameters
- Techno-commercial support for sales
Education
M.Tech - Ceramic Engineering, Refractory
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
India01.2008
Master of Science - Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
India01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Utkal University
Bhubaneswar, India01.2004
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Decision Making
- Fast Learner
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Product development
- Manufacturing processes
- Process optimization
- Material composition
- Failure analysis
- Project management
- Research planning
Extracurricular Activities
Himalayan Mountaineering Expedition by TSAF at TRL Krosaki, Uttarkashi Event Coordinator for Quality Night at TRL Krosaki, Jharsuguda Event Coordinator for Operation Excellence Meet at TRL Krosaki, Puri
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Traveling
- Photography
- Adventure sports
- Hiking
- Trekking
- Cricket
- Badminton
- Chess
- Cooking
Languages
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Odia
- English
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Odia
Research
26 research papers published in refractories and related technologies., Development of high-performing chemically bonded slide gate plates, Self-flow castables, Studies on low cement castables, andalusite-based castables, and silica bricks., Development of spinel-based alumina-carbon slide gate plates., Development of AZC-based plates for stainless steel applications., Development of self-flow castables for PCPF nozzles and alumina-carbon nozzles for slide gate systems., High-performing chemically bonded slide gate plates for alloy and mild steel casting., Spinel-based low cement self-flow castables for CSD porous plugs and mullite-based PCPF nozzles., Zircon and zircon–mullite composites for metering nozzle applications.
Timeline
Senior Research Engineer
Vesuvius
08.2023 - Current
Senior Development Engineer
Vesuvius
03.2019 - 08.2023
Plant Manager & R&D In-charge, Flow Control (Slide Gate & Purging)
TRL Krosaki
01.2016 - 01.2019
R&D and Technology, Flow Control Products (Slide Gate & Purging)
TRL Krosaki
07.2010 - 12.2015
R&D and Technology (Silica and High Alumina)
TRL Krosaki
07.2008 - 07.2010
M.Tech - Ceramic Engineering, Refractory
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Master of Science - Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Utkal University