Dr Kalpataru Rout

Dr. Kalpataru Rout has extensive work experience in the iron and steel industry, starting with their role as an Operation Apprentice at Paradeep Phosphates from 1991 to 1992. Dr KALPATARU then joined Tata Steel as a Foreman in Operation of Iron Steel Coke, where they gained knowledge in steel making and coke making until 2001.

After leaving Tata Steel, Dr. Rout joined Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited as an Assistant General Manager, where they were responsible for the quality control, product development, and research and development of a 1.1 million ton integrated iron and steel plant. Dr KALPATARU held this position for almost 20 years, from 2001 to 2020.

In 2021, Dr. Rout joined Emirates Steel Arkan as a Senior Engineer in Chemical Laboratories. Dr KALPATARU was the head of quality control, quality assurance, and research and development for a 3.5 million ton integrated iron and steel unit. Their role involved overseeing various processes and products, such as IOP, DRI, EAF, CC, TMT, WR, structurals, and sheet pile.

Dr. Kalpataru Rout's most recent position was as an Assistant Vice President at Super Smelters Limited starting in 2023. The duration of this role is not provided in the information given.

Dr. Kalpataru Rout completed their Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Chemistry from Utkal University in 1989. Dr KALPATARU then pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Organic Chemistry from the same university, completing it in 1991. In 1994, Dr. Rout attended the National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, where they obtained a Master of Technology (MTech) degree in Surface and Colloid Science, which they completed in 1999. Continuing their education, they earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Metallurgical Engineering from AMIIM Kolkata in 2012. Finally, Dr. Rout pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Chemistry from North Orissa University, which they completed in 2013.