Dr. Kannan Chandrasekaran – Professional Profile
Professional Overview
Dr. Kannan Chandrasekaran is currently the Deputy General Manager heading the Applied Metallurgy & Pipeline Research laboratories at Indian Oil Corporation Limited, R & D Center, Faridabad, India. He specializes in:
- Material selection for corrosion prevention
- Failure analysis
- Condition monitoring & Advanced Non-Destructive Test techniques
- Fitness for purpose evaluation
- Life extension of refinery components
Experience and Expertise
With over 26 years of experience in addressing material-related issues in the refining industry, Dr. Kannan has been a significant contributor to research and innovation in corrosion prevention and related fields. He graduated in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and obtained his master’s degree in Industrial Metallurgy from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He completed his Doctorate from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
Memberships
Dr. Kannan is a member of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), USA and serves as an executive committee member of the NACE Gateway India section.
Publications and Recognition
Dr. Kannan has authored more than 35 technical publications in reputable journals and conferences. He has also authored over 100 technical and project reports. In recognition of his contributions, he was conferred the Petrofed Innovator of the Year – Team Award for 2015.
