Most accomplished drilling fluids professional, as reflected by independent market research survey Most admired Global Indian, only ONE of its kind in mud engineering fraternity. 45 years of industry standing in oil/gas field. Overall experience 47 years Engaged in R&D activities at grass root level as well at product development level in drilling fluids discipline. Holder of patent for developing new additive Established author, mentor, trainer and successful entrepreneur - running freelancing consulting firm Global exposure in all formats and all capacities related to drilling fluids IADC approved Drilling fluids and cement slurry design course instructor. Inventor, reviewer of technical articles and chairing webinars, lectures symposia. Occasionally serving SPE as students chapter judge. Dual degree of Ph. D -1. in Chemistry and 2. a honorary doctorate degree in management. Philanthropist by heart, a curious soul and a technical advisor to institutions / small business units, at times on honorary basis Member of several professional institutions of international reputation, SPE, IADC, Sigma Xi - to name few As founder president of Knnamp Enterprise, managed to obtain " Global business leadership award for QA/QC consultancy services of exemplary standard Conspicuous visibility on professional media platform Felicitated by ONGC & MIT world peace university Pune for professional contribution. A passionate singer, habitual whistler and an amateur marathoner Always ready to lend helping hand to all professionals / students Developing a better-suited rheological model for Non aqueous drilling fluids, is currently giving me sleepless nights, and I am enjoying it. Currently I am providing consultancy services to an ongoing drilling contract in Gujarat by GNRL, through an oil field service provider private firm. Primarily focusing on building industry-ready bank of drilling fluid engineers to provide ONE-UP service. ABOVE ALL - STILL A LEARNER - EAGER TO LEARN FROM ALL POSSIBLE SOURCES Best is yet to come!!! keep an eye on this profile 😜. You will never be short of surprising things happening-be it professional, social.