Expert on gasification and pyrolysis of biomass and wastes • Chemical engineering design of advanced thermal conversion systems from feed handling to products (heat, power) • Process engineering design of advanced thermal conversion systems • Due diligence of advanced thermal conversion systems • Techno-economic assessment of bio-energy systems • Practical experience in operation of thermal conversion systems • Process integration of thermal systems • Health and safety - ATEX II, DSEAR, HAZOP

Over 24 years' professional experience in the waste sector as a consultant, designer and operations leader. • Expert in waste treatment technologies, thermal waste processing and facility operations. • Expert in energy from waste processes, including independent certification, commissioning, supervision and owner's engineer. • Former experience in the process of treating hazardous waste chemicals. • Able to convey technically complex engineering topics in layman's terms.

Makesh is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with 30+ years of global experience in thermal power and utility plant, WtE, biomass, and hazardous and clinical waste infrastructures • Expert in design, commissioning and optimisation of combustion systems, including moving grate, AFBC/CFBC, pulverised combustion and gasification systems • Extensive working knowledge and experience in fuel and waste handling, plant performance, combustion audits, flue gas treatment and technology validation • Provides expert witness, delays and defects services on energy and waste resource reco...