Dr. Madhab Chandra Jena | Environmental Engineering – BPUT | India
Dr. Madhab Chandra Jena is a dynamic and multidisciplinary professional in the field of mechanical engineering, energy sustainability, and industrial operations. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Jena has made substantial contributions across sectors such as cement manufacturing, packaging, printing, and renewable energy. Born in Odisha, India, he is the founder of the Om Krishna Arts and Science Research Association and a prolific author in both scientific and literary domains. Known for his holistic vision and leadership acumen, Dr. Jena has held top-level positions including Chief Operating Officer and Plant Head in reputed organizations such as ACC Cement Ltd., ITC Ltd., Everest Industries Ltd., and Ricron Panels Pvt. Ltd.
Professional Profiles
Education
Dr. Jena holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Sustainable Energy and Environment from Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Odisha, India, with an impressive 8.5 CGPA. He earned his M-Tech in Production Engineering, B.E. degrees in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and an MBA in Production Management. Additionally, he is a Certified Energy Manager and Auditor (BEE, Govt. of India) and a Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE). His certifications from prestigious institutions like MIT (USA) and IIT Kharagpur in Six Sigma, Cost Accounting, Supply Chain, and Industrial Safety further amplify his technical prowess and industry-readiness.
Professional Experience
With a wealth of hands-on experience, Dr. Jena has worked across cement plants, fiber cement sheet manufacturing, flexible and offset packaging, and plastic processing industries. As COO and Plant Head, he has led operations in multi-location units with strategic responsibilities covering EHS compliance, production planning, budgeting, quality control, maintenance, and team leadership. He has contributed to commissioning major projects including kilns, ball mills, crushers, and pollution control systems. His operational exposure at ITC Ltd. extended to handling multi-product units including snack, soap, sanitizer, dairy, and paperboard plants, reflecting his versatile engineering command.
Research Interests
Dr. Jena’s research spans a wide spectrum of areas including Industry 4.0 integration, sustainable manufacturing, root cause analysis models, environmental impact assessment, renewable energy optimization, and reliability engineering. He is the creator of several industry-specific analytical frameworks such as the Hat Curve of Reliability, EEE Impact Analysis, RCA Pyramid, RISCC Model, and the POP Index for plant performance. These models have found both academic recognition and real-world implementation across sectors for improving safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Jena is a recipient of two Golden Peacock Awards, two International Safety Awards, and two consecutive National Safety Council Awards for outstanding plant safety and sustainability efforts during his tenure at ITC Ltd. Munger. His instrumental role in reviving the Kalyanpur Cement plant from a loss-making entity into a profitable venture stands as a remarkable achievement in industrial leadership. He has also been honored for his innovative contributions in maintenance optimization, energy savings, and plant reliability enhancement.
Publications
Application of Industry 4.0 to enhance sustainable manufacturing – Wiley (2020), Cited by 112 📊
Air pollution from cement plants: case study on particulate matter in Bihar, India – Taylor & Francis (2020), Cited by 7 🌍
Experimental investigation on power consumption of an industrial fan with different flow control methods – Wiley (2016), Cited by 5 ⚙️
A study on EEE impact of fuels used in boilers to assist fuel conversion decisions – Wiley (2023), Cited by 4 🔋
Effect of Particle Size on Collection Efficiency of ESP and RABH – Springer (2019), Cited by 4 🌫️
Integration of Industry 4.0 with Reliability-Centered Maintenance to enhance sustainable manufacturing – Wiley (2024), Cited by 2 💡
A study on fire risk and mitigation in gravure printing press – Thermal Science and Engineering (2024), 🔥