Chief Manager, Innovation, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)

NirmalGanesh is Chief Manager (Innovation) at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) with nearly 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry spanning projects, maintenance, R&D, and digital transformation. At MRPL's Innovation Center, he works on advanced process technologies and digital solutions for refinery and petrochemical operations. His expertise includes developing end-to-end industrial AI applications by combining machine learning, deep learning, industrial analytics, and domain knowledge to improve reliability, process efficiency, energy performance, and operational excellence. His contributions to innovation and technology development in the refining sector have been recognized with the Best Innovation Award from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), Government of India, for two consecutive years, and the Innovator of the Year – Team Award from the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) in 2026. Key Areas of Interest and Expertise: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Industrial Analytics, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Reliability Engineering, Process Optimization, and Industrial Automation Session 13