Balu Raut
Bioprocess Developmet Team Leader(Deputy General Manager) @Reliance Industries Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Bioprocess Developmet Team Leader(Deputy General Manager) @Reliance Industries Limited
Navi Mumbai, IN
Leading multidisciplinary teams of researchers and technologists focused on bioprocess development. Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative bioprocess solutions through strategic leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to operational excellence and safety. o Fermentation, upstream and downstream process optimization: Driving high-performance screening strategies, optimizing fermentation media, and process parameters, separation process optimization, and troubleshooting for scalable bioprocesses at bench and pilot scale.o Technology Demonstration & Documentation: technology development and demonstrations at laboratory and pilot scales, with meticulous process documentation to ensure reproducibility and compliance.o Project Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with engineering teams for successful scale-up and technology transfer to pilot and production facilities. Procurements, lab management, and external collaborations. Ensuring smooth technology transfer and alignment with strategic goals.o Techno-Economic Assessment & Commercialization: Conducting in-depth techno-economic evaluations to guide R&D investment decisions and commercialization strategies.o Safety Leadership: Establishing and maintaining laboratory safety protocols, including HSE compliance, Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP), and Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSR).
EDUCATION
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Training course, Satellite Image Processing and Data Analysis
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Certificate Course, “Remote Sensing and GIS- Technology and Applications"
Maharashtra Industrial and Technology Consutancy Organisation (MITCON), Pune
Certificate course, Geographical Information System
University of Pune
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Master's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SKILLS
ABOUT BALU RAUT
Dynamic bioprocess development professional with 12 years of experience in microalgae cultivation, microbial fermentation for biopolymer, biofuel, and high value chemicals production. Proven expertise in developing, and scaling sustainable biofuel technologies, optimizing fermentation, and downstream recovery processes. Hands-on experience in process optimization, pilot plant operation excellence, and team mentoring aligned sustainable, and circular economy principles. Skilled in integrating R&D innovations into efficient, cost-effective industrial processes. Project Management-Planning, management and execution of bioprocess development for different RnD projects- resource management and alignment of task with cross-functional teams. Alignment with workplace safety and management of work risk hazards, a compilation of data, analysis, making experimental conclusions, drafting manuscripts, and filling in invention disclosures
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