Raghuraman Pitchumani is a Senior Process Engineer in the LNG & Cryogenics Tech. Maturation Team, holds SME roles in LNG Process Modelling and LNG Thermodynamics, and TA-3 (Technical Authority) in LNG Technology: Thermodynamics & Process Modelling. He provides modelling and thermodynamics expertise to the LNG front end design, operations and technology teams; leadsa and develops R&D programs, projects such as Real time production optimization (RTPO) for LNG assets, Autonomous plant optimization, NLP Digital Apps: Virtual SME in close collaboration with Digital and Advanced Process control expertise teams. Raghu has a Ph.D. in Chemical Engg. (Nanomaterials) from the Delft University of