Vivek Agarwal

Dynamic and results-driven metallurgist with extensive experience in process engineering, industrial water treatment, hydrometallurgy, and project management. Proven track record designing, optimizing, and commissioning water treatment plants for raw water, process water, and effluent treatment. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, technical leadership, and training to deliver sustainable and efficient solutions.

• Awarded 2nd prize for a technical presentation on "Solvent extraction of critical rare earths: Dy(III) and Eu(III) from sulfuric, nitric and hydrochloric acid solutions using PC88A and Cyanex 572" at the "67th Annual Meeting of Mineral Processing Division of SME" at Colorado Springs, USA (2017).
• Received 1st prize in the best paper helicopter design competition during Design of Experiments course (CBE 588) at SDSMT, USA (2016).
• Awarded 2nd prize at "MPD student poster contest" organized by Mineral Processing Division in conjunction with the SME Annual Conference and Expo at Phoenix, USA (2016).
• Awarded 3rd prize at statewide Governor's Giant Vision Business Competition on presenting an idea on "Simple, On-line, Rapid Bacteria Sensing strip" Issued by South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2015).
• Received 1st prize and a certificate for Great Idea Award at "SDSMT Student Business Plan Competition" organized by SDSMT foundation, Rapid City, USA (2015).
• Awarded Terry Rock Entrepreneurial Fellowship during "Engineers Make Great Entrepreneurs" program at SDSMT, Rapid City, USA (2014).