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GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP-2021

Scholarship Scheme

1. Name of the Scholarship Scheme : Global Korea Scholarship-2021

2. Level of Course : PHD
3. Subject : Chemical Engineering
Registration No : ES3\Korean\SAKSHAT\2021\50

Personal Details

4.
i. Name of Candidate:- ZAID IMRAN
Present Address 308/1,
ii. JOHRI MOHALLA - CHOWK,
LUCKNOW
PIN No:- 226003
State :- Uttar Pradesh
Permanent Address 308/1,
iii. JOHRI MOHALLA - CHOWK,
LUCKNOW
PIN No:- 226003
State :- Uttar Pradesh
iv. Mobile No:- 7897083674
v. Phone No(with STD Code) :- -
vi. Email ID :- zaidimran.iitr@gmail.com
vii. *Father's Name:- MOHD IMRAN SULTAN
viii. Sex:- MALE
ix. *Marital Status:- Unmarried
x. *Nationality:- Indian
xi. *Date Of Birth:- 06 Aug 1993
xii. Age on Years-27 Months-7 Days-14
20/03/2021(DD/MM/YYYY):-
xiii. *State to which the candidate Uttar Pradesh
belongs:-

Academic details

5. (Academic record starting from High School/Higher Secondary)

Name of the
University/B Examination Degree Date of Division/Cla secured/Max Major Uploaded
Percentage
oard/Institu (s) Passed Obtained Passing ss imum marks Subject Document
tes
ST FRANCIS High 10th 2009 First division 571 / 700 81.57 Science,
COLLEGE School/Secon Math's,
dary English ,
computer
application,
Environment,
Hindi, History,
Geography
ST FRANCIS Higher 12th 2011 First division 500 / 600 83.33 Physics,
COLLEGE Secondary Chemistry,
Math's
Harcourt Graduation Bachelor of 2016 First division 3502 / 5000 70.04 CHEMICAL
Butler Technology ENGINEERING
Technical (B. Tech)
Institute-
(HBTI Kanpur)
INDIAN Post Master of 2018 First division 8.765 / 10 87.65 CHEMICAL
INSTITUTE OF Graduation Technology distinction ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY (M. Tech) with
ROORKEE - specialization
(IIT Roorkee) in
INDUSTRIAL
POLLUTION
ABATEMENT

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Other Details

6.
i. Language proficiency, if any
(a) IELTS :- NA
(b) TOEFL :- NA
(c) TOPIK :- NA
Details of proposed plan of study in at least (a) 500 to 1000 words for masters and (b) 1000 to 2000 words for
ii.
Doctoral.

My mission now is deep expertise and consolidation of all the experience and exposure gained; I want to join research group with
research interest in Gas Hydrate or Alternate energy resources. My research interests have largely been shaped by my wish to
research on formation and dissociation mechanism of Methane-gas hydrate to increase productivity.

Depletion of natural resources, such as oil and coal, are one of the great global issues. India is heavily dependents on imports for
energy. As the population of India is getting increased, energy issues are very critical in near future. Recently, India promoted the
introduction of renewable energy, though the alternative choice must be prepared as well. Therefore, India started to investigate the
potential to produce methane gas hydrate from offshore India. India performed test drilling twice offshore India, by supported by
JAPAN and USA, and found the great potential for methane hydrate. However, less study of methane hydrate has been carried out in
India. Therefore, I seek to research on Methane Gas-Hydrate that advances my master thesis.

I am interested in understanding the change of rock-physical property induced by hydrate formation and dissociation, because this
physical-chemical reaction is linked to plan for a suitable gas production method. I am also interested in the effect of biosurfactant
on hydrate formation, because the biosurfactant will be used to control the gas production rate. Enhancing the rate of hydrate
formation by surfactants can have tremendous influence on commercialization prospect as this can facilitate the conversion of
natural gas into solid hydrates useful for storage and transportation of solid natural gas hydrates.

Recently South Korea has also carried out gas hydrate exploration project (UBGH2) at Ulleung Basin, East Sea of Korea. The Korean
National Gas Hydrate Program, Second Ulleung Basin gas hydrate drilling expedition has found different types of gas hydrate
accumulation in the Ulleung basin. Thus, there is large reservoirs of gas hydrae occurrence and production in Ulleung basin. Gas
hydrates could support global energy security problem especially for countries like India, South Korea & Japan etc. As the cleanest of
the fossil fuel options, natural gas could be an important source of energy for any future energy scenario.

I would really like to join Seoul National University department of Chemical Engineering who are working on exploration and
development of new energy resources. Also, department of Energy Resources & Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean
Engineering at Seoul National university are working on gas hydrate thus they can also help me by contributing in my research work
on methane hydrate.

Detailed Study Plan:

T1. Understanding the change of rock-physical property induced by hydrate formation and dissociation: Thermal
conductivity and specific heat are measure at low temperature and high pressure by using device which can measure thermal
properties.
T2. Evaluation of efficiency of biosurfactant as a promoter of methane hydrate formation: The objective is to explore
the various feasibility of using different type of biosurfactant as methane hydrate generation promoter. CMC of different
surfactants is measured because critical micelle concentration (CMC) is a vital parameter of any surfactant as it signifies the
efficiency of surfactant. The thermodynamics and kinetics of gas hydrate formation need to be studied to have a better
understanding of the process.
T3. Evaluation of various dynamic behaviour of hydrate bearing sediments of different reserves basins: Study to
determine the physical properties such as pH, TOC, TDS, salinity, conductivity, water content, density and porosity of the
hydrate bearing sediments. This work aims to analyse the physio-chemical and mineralogical properties of hydrate occupying
sediments of gas hydrate basin by by Raman Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy & X-ray Diffraction.

Expected Results of the Research:-

This physio-chemical and mineralogical analysis of hydrate bearing sediments data which can provide the useful data for the
methane production from the hydrate reservoir by adjusting the natural gas hydrate sediment properties and it can also help in
designing & developing a viable technology & method for the commercial production of gas from the gas hydrates.
Very few studies pertaining to effect of biosurfactants on natural gas hydrates formation has limited our knowledge and
therefore thus limiting the potential application of biosurfactants in gas hydrate generation, transportation and storage.
This research will also help in understanding the role of microbial secondary metabolites on methane hydrate generation at
natural sites.
Understanding the change of rock-physical property induced by hydrate formation and dissociation which help in designing
suitable method for methane hydrate extraction from gas hydrate bed.

Research study Timetable:-

1st year: T1 and T3 are carried out.

2nd year: T2 and T3 are carried out.
3rd year: Summarizing research data to write doctoral thesis & submit papers to international journals.

Also, I am interested to join Techno-MBA doctoral program and wanted to do research on the issues of Conflict mineral like cobalt
illegal mining at CONGO which is used for making mobile batteries and want to solve problem of ethical sourcing using technologies
like Block-chain , AI/ML & Video analystics to stop Child labor, because I have 2 years of experiences at Accenture, Bangalore, India
where I worked with different chemical, Petro-chemical and natural resources clients as a business analyst. Working on their
Business and IT Imperative. Supporting & Managing Business process management (BPM) tool application. With the Chemical
Industry domain knowledge I helped in building logics/Wire frames for Industrial pollution abatement application called as ENVIRO
which helps chemical industry in managing air pollution, water & solid waste in real time using SCADA system. Also built smart
supply chain - Sense & learn technology using telemetry & IoT technology to track gas cylinders in chemical industry, to efficiently
track and manage gas cylinder supply chain & procurement process. Built use cases & wireframe for Chemical Industry specific B2B
& B2C customer centric portal / app for frictionless ordering experience of chemicals. Worked on the RPA Automation opportunity for
the Super Specialty Chemical Client. Helped in Research & designing product price intelligences offering application using AI/ML to
predict Price of chemicals & Petro-chemical. At accenture I gain interest & experience in business analysis.

Now Currently I am working as a Research and Academic assistant at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, working &
collaborating with the IIM professors research. Therefore, Techno- MBA doctoral course can help me in advancing my research and

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practical application skills of Business analytics with technology & industry knowledge.

iii. Details Number of paper published, specify subject(s), year(s), journal(s) etc. in which it/they has been published.
Masters Thesis: The Study of Energy Production from Methane Hydrate at IIT Roorkee in collaboration with ONGC
Nature of the present employment with date of appointment, designation and the name and address of the employer, if
iv.
any:
Date of appointment Designation Name of employer Address of employer
18 Nov 2020 Academic Assistant INDIAN INSTITUTE OF IIM Rd, Prabandh Nagar,
MANAGEMENT - LUCKNOW Mubarakpur, Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh 226013
Have you been abroad ? if so, give full particulars of the countary and the period. Also, mention the year and month of
v.
return to India :
Particulars of the country Period Purpose Period
vi. Have you applied earlier for any Government scholarship in last 3 years, if so, the details thereof:-
I got Post Graduate M. tech Scholarship of Rs. 12,400/- per month through MHRD Post Graduate Scholarship Scheme to full time
GATE qualified students admitted to AICTE approved programs.
vii. The details may be given on the following points :-
a) The work presently :- I am currently working as a Research & Academic assistant at IIM (INDIAN INSTITUTE of Management)-
engaged in LUCKNOW. Helping & working with professors in there research work.
b) Three(3) University or :- Seoul National University KAIST National Korea Maritime & Ocean University
Institution of Korea
chosen as listed by
NIIED
c) What factors led you to :- • Seoul National University- chemical engineering department provides students an opportunity to become
choose to above globally competitive and to pursue research opportunities to create promising future for humankind. I
institutions would really like to join Seoul National University department of Chemical Engineering who are working on
exploration and development of new energy resources, alternate- fuels & gas hydrates. Also, Seoul
National university department of Energy Resources & Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean
Engineering are also working on gas hydrate research thus they can also help me in my research interest.
• I am also interested to join KAIST Techno-MBA doctoral program because I have 2 years of experiences
at Accenture, Bangalore, India as a business analyst where I worked with Chemical, Petro-chemical and
Natural Resources clients on their Business and IT Imperative. While working at Accenture, I have passed
IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis)- Business analyst certified exam. Therefore, KAIST
Techno- MBA doctoral course can help me in fostering my basic concepts and practical application skills of
Business Analytics with Technology & Industry & Functional Knowledge. • National Korea Maritime &
Ocean University has great ocean engineering labs which can help me to fulfil my ultimate mission in
monetization of gas hydrate resources in a sustained manner.
d) Future plans/proposals :- Want to work and contribute in Research and Development field of Energy and my ultimate mission is
after the monetization of natural gas hydrate resources in a sustained manner. My future goal is to do research and
study/research/training development in collaboration with different Gas hydrate research & development center’s for developing
and its prospectus innovative and viable technologies for exploration and exploitation of methane hydrate which can solve
world energy problems and especially for the countries that do not have access to conventional
hydrocarbons. One volume of gas hydrate can contain as much as 160 cubic meter volume of natural gas.
Therefore, methane hydrate is the next big thing in the field of energy and thus it can really help
countries like India, South Korea to become energy independent. The Postdoc in the field of Energy or Gas
hydrate will also be a great career option for my future plan in South Korea. Also, my intent to begin my
own consultancy providing customized solutions in chemical industries using different cutting-edge
innovative technologies.
e) What are the benefits :- South Korea has a unique and remarkable blend of traditional and cutting-edge culture. South Korea is
to your home country widely recognized for its remarkable higher education system in terms of research & development,
scholastic achievement and quality education. Chemical industries in South Korea are growing rapidly and
entering in the position of world leader in the chemical market. Also, South Korea has exceptional
employment and career development opportunities and government support. South Korea’s energy sector
is dominated by fossil fuels and South Korea is strongly dependent on energy import. The high reliance on
foreign energy has led Koreas energy policy to focus on energy security and other energy resources.
Methane hydrate can be the next big thing in the field of energy and it can really help South Korea, As the
cleanest of the fossil fuel option. South Korea has great R&D labs and technologies which can help me to
contribute in the field of Energy sciences and also help me to fulfil my ultimate mission in monetization of
natural gas hydrate resources in a sustained manner. Also help me in developing innovative and viable
technologies for exploration and exploitation of methane hydrate which can solve world energy problems.
Have you been received any academic awards/credential such as Gold Medal, National Awards etc. :Yes
Name of award : INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING - GOLDEN JUBILEE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD , Good Conduct award,
viii.
2nd in M. Tech Batch, IIBA - ECBA Certified Business analyst , NITIE
Uploaded Document : uploaded document

DECLARATION

I certify that foregoing information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed /distorted. I
understand that if at any time I am found to have concealed/distorted any material information, my selection shall be liable to be
terminated without notice and compensation.

(Signature of the Candidate)

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