Dr.Narendra Kumar Kirar


Senior Technologist

Dr. Narendra Kumar Kirar is an experienced scientist with over 16 years in oil and gas and advanced materials research. He currently works as Senior Technologist at PCRC. He has also held technical and managerial roles including Assistant Manager at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Chemist at OM Petrochem. His work integrates polymer chemistry, additive manufacturing, and industrial process optimization to drive innovations in energy and materials sectors.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry
    Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, India (2012–2018)
    Dissertation: In-Situ Polymerization of Vinyl Monomers in Calcium Alginate Beads to Enhance Their Stability for Drug Delivery Applications

  • M.Sc. in Chemistry
    Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, India (2006–2008)

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
    Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal, India

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)
    Indira Gandhi National Open University, India

     

Experience

Advanced R&D Scientist
Honeywell UOP
Aug 2021 – Jun 2025| Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Specialist in Elemental and Physical Properties of petroleum and petrochemical products within the Petrochemical & Refinery Product Technology Development Center.
  • Lead workflow planning and supervision for the Classical and Elemental group.
  • Coordinate with pilot plant technical teams for analytical requirements and R&D development.
  • Provide technical support for Eco-fining renewable fuels, SAF, Co-processing, Hydroprocessing, and New Product Development.
  • Manage ASTM PTP Program, new instrument installation, lab inventory, budgeting, and compliance with HOS and HS&E guidelines.
  • Mentor Research Associates and engage in global CoE and TCO activities.
  • Ensure quality and safety metrics (0-0-0), and contribute to innovation in analytical methods.

Assistant Manager – Quality Assurance & Control
Bharat Oman Refineries Limited (Now BPCL)
Apr 2020 – Jul 2021 | Bina-Etawa, India

  • Oversaw the QA/QC laboratory from commissioning phase to full operation.
  • Led a team of 10 in lab operations, analysis, and timely reporting.
  • Acted as Assistant Quality Manager for NABL (ISO-17025:2017) and handled various quality audits.
  • Authorized test report signatory for ATF and other refinery products.
  • Used SampleManager LIMS for sample management and COQ documentation.
  • Conducted training, participated in ASTM PTP programs, crude assays, and lubricant analysis.

Assistant Technical Officer III
Bharat Oman Refineries Limited (Now BPCL)
Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 | India

  • Supported advanced analytical work, specifically in aviation fuels and refinery products.
  • Contributed to ATF quality control, oil and gas operations, and lab communication processes.

Assistant Technical Officer II
Bharat Oman Refineries Limited (Now BPCL)
Oct 2013 – Mar 2019 | India

  • Focused on gas chromatography and critical quality parameters of petroleum fuels.
  • Maintained equipment, ensured GLP compliance, and supported lab quality assurance functions.

Assistant Technical Officer I
Bharat Oman Refineries Limited (Now BPCL)
May 2009 – Sep 2013 | India

  • Contributed to refinery lab commissioning, crude and product analysis, and operational support for testing systems.
  • Involved in lube oil analysis, lab commissioning, and quality testing during start-up phase.

Publications

  1. Kirar, N.K., et al., Extrusion-based additive manufacturing systems: current state, parameters optimization, materials, research gap, challenges and future potential, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 2022.

  2. Kirar, N.K., Jain, P.K., Tandon, P., Pandey, P.M., Experimental investigations on suitability of EVA and PP in additive manufacturing, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2018.

  3. Kirar, N.K., Jain, P.K., Tandon, P., Pandey, P.M., The effect of process parameters on tensile behavior of 3D printed EVA parts, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2018.

  4. Gupta, A., Sachdeva, A., Kirar, N.K., Evaluating mechanical characteristics of graphene nanoparticle-infused polyurethane coating on low-density polylactic acid parts, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2024.

  5. Vairagade, S., Kumar, N.K., Singh, R.P., Investigating conductive polymer composites using graphene/MWCNT for thermal management, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2024.

  6. Sahu, S., Kumar, N.K., et al., Numerical crashworthiness analysis of aluminium-silicon carbide foam-filled CFRP tube, Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials, 2023.