Dhruva Shah

Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Examination

Graduation

Intermediate/+2
Matriculation

07D02017
Dual Degree (B.Tech+M.Tech.)
Male
DOB: 13/12/1989

University

Institute

Year

CPI / %

IIT Bombay
CBSE
IGCSE

IIT Bombay
National Public School, Indiranagar
The International School, Bangalore

2012
2007
2005

8.59
90.40
91.67

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Completed a Minor Degree in Humanities and Social Sciences; pursued courses such as Managerial
Economics and Organizational Behaviour and Implications for Management
Placed in the state top 1% in the Indian Chemistry Olympiad, 2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LAZARD, CORPORATE FINANCE DIVISION, MUMBAI

MAY 2011 TO JUL 2011
Partner scan, industry research and pitch-book generation for domestic and cross-border M&A deals
Identified potential acquirers for the sale of Sabero Organics; sold for INR 284 Cr to Coromandel Intl.
Worked directly with a Managing Director on a pitch for Indian industrials sector to investors in Brussels
Worked on an on-going sell-side mandate for a large player in the Indian paper and pulp industry
Created an advisory report for a French IPTV major looking for a Joint Venture in India
Analysed Private Equity based exit opportunities for a large Indian Clinical Research Organisation (CRO)
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (TCS), PROCESS ENGINEERING, PUNE


MAY 2010 TO JUL 2010
Simulation of an alternative, more efficient means of drug delivery via diffusion through a polymer patch
Designed algorithms to mimic diffusion and the creation of complex polymer networks
Simulations were accurate to 97% of published experimental data
Submitted results for publication and presentation at the prestigious CHEMCON (Dec 11) Conference
Optimisation of composition and production process of an eco-friendly cement produced from mining waste
Performed basic quality tests to determine feasible avenues for improving cement quality
Increased the strength of the cement by 54% and the experimental productivity by 42%
ERNST & YOUNG (E&Y), TRANSACTION ADVISORY SERVICES, BENGALURU

MAY 2010 TO JUL 2010
Impact of the change in SEBIs regulations for delisting from a stock exchange
Analysed SEBIs decision to alter the delisting regulations and its implications
Documented the success of companies delisting decisions as part of an advisory report
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
OVERALL COORDINATOR, STUDENT MENTOR PROGRAM




JAN 2011 TO PRESENT
Nominated by the Dean to head the Student Mentor Program and tackle sensitive issues such as student
depression and suicide prevention and serve on key policy making bodies such as the Senate
Selected a team of 138 mentors and currently leading them to counsel over 1000 students
Initiated an institute wide department curriculum review, involving both faculty and students
Reviewed operations and revamped the Department Mentorship Program, a subunit of the SMP
Drafted a new constitution to allow customization in departments, ensuring better counselling
Restructured the mentee identification process, successfully bringing it forward by 4 months
Conceptualized a program that will test how well a mentor knows his mentee, increasing accountability


STUDENT SENATOR







MAR 2011 TO PRESENT
1 of 7 students on the 100 member senate the highest decision making body in the institute
Implemented a landmark resolution to provide a safety net for students with weak academic
backgrounds who are admitted through affirmative action; covered by the Times Of India
28 underprivileged students are currently benefitting from the program
COORDINATOR, MOOD INDIGO (HORIZONS)



MAR 2008 TO MAR 2009
Negotiated with the British Embassy in Mumbai and secured sponsorship of INR 10 Lakh
Led a 10 member team to organize a performance by Nofit State Circus, from Wales; ~1000 attendees
Organised the publicity and logistics for a performance by Giraffes, an Israeli rock band
HOSTEL DEBATING AND PUBLICATIONS SECRETARY



AUG 2008 TO AUG 2009
Organized over 5 competitions and workshops to revive enthusiasm among hostel inmates for debating
Compiled, edited and published a 400-page edition of the Hostel Yearbook, Dabbler
Awarded the Hostel Organizational Special Mention for committed service as debating secretary
KEY ACADEMIC PROJECTS
MASTERS THESIS





MAY 2011 TO PRESENT
Analyzing the drying characteristics of complex thin-layer polymer-solvent systems
Developed an algorithm utilizing Finite Element Method to solve the underlying differential equations
Model can be used to improve quality of polymers such as magnetic media which are used in DVDs
DRYING CHARACTERISTICS OF CARROTS





JAN 2011 TO MAY 2011
Conceptualized an experiment to accurately determine dehydration rate-constant of vegetables
Identified a previously undiscovered relation between dehydration rate-constant and wetness of carrots
Results can be used for cost savings in the food processing industry, including instant foods and soups
PATTERN RECOGNITION







JUL 2011 TO PRESENT
Studying methods to codify data streams, discard unimportant data points and recognize patterns
Applications include fault detection in process plants and in analysis of share price data
PURIFYING PAINT FACTORY EFFLUENTS





AUG 2010 TO DEC 2010
Conducted experiments to study the bleaching reaction of azo-dyes using a Stopped-Flow Reactor
Developed a model to accurately describe experimental data; applications in reducing effluent pollution
POLITICAL HISTORY OF NORTH KOREA





JAN 2010 TO APR 2010
Studied North Koreas political system with special emphasis on how the system came to exist
Presented a paper to an audience of faculty and students in a Seminar in IIT Bombay
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITES
DEBATING
Adjudged Best Speaker in the annual IIT Bombay Open Freshman Debate (2007)
Awarded Best Delegate for two inter-school Model United Nations competitions (2005, 2006)
SPORTS
Currently Captain of the hostel football and tennis teams; awarded Hostel Sports Colour (2010)
Helped the hostel win the Sophomore Sports Championship as Captain of runner-up football team (09)
Led the hostel to its highest ever position in the Aquatics GC, by scoring 3 of the hostels 4 goals (08)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Teaching spoken English to underprivileged children at Vidya, an NGO (2009)
Drafted a course curriculum that significantly increased class participation and improved test results