Dr. R.K Malhotra takes over as Director (R&D), IndianOil

Aug. 9, 2010 - PRLog -- Dr. R.K Malhotra has taken over as Director (Research & Development), IndianOil today. Prior to his elevation to the Board, Dr. Malhotra was Executive Director of IndianOil's world-class Research and Development Centre at Faridabad. Dr. Malhotra's appointment as the head of R&D comes at a time when IndianOil is pressing the pedal on research in new areas such as second and third generation bio-fuels, coal/residue/biomass gasification, Hydrogen, bio-technology, nanotechnology, and petrochemicals.

A Mechanical Engineer from IT, BHU and Ph.D (Energy Studies) from IIT Delhi, Dr. Malhotra has been with IndianOil for over three decades gaining expertise in all aspects of petroleum research and development, and is considered a national expert in fuel quality and alternative sources.

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IndianOil Corporation Ltd is India's largest commercial enterprise. The IndianOil Group of companies owns and operates 10 of India's 20 refineries.