Thames Valley (UK)

Committee

Raza Kamran

Raza Kamran

Chair

Raza works as a Process Engineering Consultant for Wood Plc, delivering engineering projects in the oil & gas, alternative fuels, chemical processing, and energy transition space. He holds a Master’s degree in chemical engineering from Loughborough University, which has enabled him to gain an in-depth understanding of process engineering, design, and optimisation. Previously, Raza served as a Process Engineer for Strata Technology, where he designed and manufactured bespoke laboratory and pilot plant equipment. As a member of IChemE, he is committed to promoting excellence in chemical engineering and sharing his knowledge with others in the industry.

Shashi Mawkin

Shashi Mawkin

Vice Chair

Shashi is a retired Chartered Chemical Engineer with 41 years experience in the oil, gas and petrochemicals Industry.

Shwashwata Dey

Shwashwata Dey

Treasurer

I have been working with Honeywell for last 14 years developing simulation solution catering to upstream Oil and Gas, refinery and Petrochemical Processes.

Haris Kayani

Haris Kayani

Secretary

Haris is a Graduate Process Engineer at Hatch, working on delivering projects within the Oil and Gas industry. He has obtained a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Swansea University. He has experience in projects in the Pre-FEED and FEED stage along with feasibility studies. He has also previously worked for Wood Plc as a Junior Process Engineer.

Simisola Onalaja

Simisola Onalaja

Essay Prize Organiser

Chartered Process Engineer with over 10 years’ experience in engineering design (conceptual, front-end and detailed) in the Chemicals and Oil & Energy sectors.

Haris Sufi

Haris Sufi

Event organiser

Haris is a Senior Process Engineer at Wood Plc with experience supporting clients in the Energy Transition, Oil & Gas, Refining and Petrochemical sectors on brownfield and greenfield projects across the globe. His experience has included roles in EPC Contractors and Asset Owner organisations in the Process Design and Project Management functions.

Rob Peeling

Rob Peeling

Committee Member

Rob works for a not-for-profit company Britest Ltd., helping clients in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors with process understanding through technical facilitation and training.

Veronique Kayem

Veronique Kayem

Committee Member

Veronique works in the energy sector, focusing on process design.

Hatwan Galali

Hatwan Galali

Committee member

Jack Acers

Jack Acers

Committee Member

Chartered chemical engineer with 10 years’ experience, working as a lead engineer on novel aspects of fusion power plant designs at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority in Culham.

Elaine Coleman

Elaine Coleman

Committee Member

Elaine is a chartered process engineer working on fusion fuel cycle design and development at UKAEA.