Ajay Kumar Harinarain

About Ajay Kumar Harinarain

Expertise in lubrication science and tribologyParticular expertise in developing new methods for the performance of lubricants, in terms of friction and wear. Working on Conventional Tribotesting as well as Nano-Tribology equipments to assess the lubricant performance.Condition monitoring of field equipments using used oil analysis. As Research Manager for the Tribology Department in Indian Oil, I am responsible for the technical delivery of approximately 15 people.Regularly liaise with experts/colleagues in Universities and other research institutions.Extensive background in specialized technical customer service and fuels/lubricants troubleshooting. Supporting Indian Oil technical and commercial staff.Imparting training to Customers,Marketing technical staff and R&D colleagues related to TribologyTeam player with strong networking and communication abilities and a proven track record in addressing and resolving customer needs.Adept at aligning internal and external resources for maximum knowledge share and operational efficiencyActively working on Tribology Society of India with professional colleagues from other industries for organising activities in Tribology like seminars, Technical journals, publications etcSpecialties: Managing a cross functional research team, Development of new test and research methodologies, Technical service / Training to customers, Laboratory information management systems, ISO 9001.

Experience

1. Chief General Manager, Automotive Research & Projects

   Indian Oil Corp Limited

   Apr 2024 — Present · Faridabad, IN

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

  Masters of Technology, Industrial Tribology

  1988 — 1990

• BHS

  HSC, SSC, Science

  1970 — 1983

• The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

  B.E., Mechanical Engineering

  1983 — 1988

• SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research

  EMBA, Management

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Fuel
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Leadership
• Research
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Experimental Design
• Engineering
• Data Analysis
• Nanoscience
• Chemistry
• Strategy
• Mechanical Engineering
• Analytical Skills
• Crm
• Project Management
• Polymers
• Petroleum
• Project Planning
• Chemical Engineering
• Coatings
• Tribology
• Team Management
• Characterization
• Troubleshooting
• IT Strategy
• R&D
• Materials
• Training
• Testing
• Materials Science
• Energy
• Management
• Lubricants
• Condition Monitoring
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership