Arun Kumar Singhal
Founder, Chairman Editorial Board and Chief Editor
Arun Kumar Singhal holds an M.Phil. with honors and double master’s degrees in economics and education. Additionally, he possesses a degree in economics and commerce, along with a diploma in technology-based education. An avid learner, he continues his pursuit of knowledge in diverse and emerging fields.
He is the author of the book "Water," co-written with an eminent earth scientist who was recognized by the President of India in 2023. The late Dr. Sunder Lal Bahuguna, a globally recognized environmentalist, wrote the book’s foreword. It has received appreciation from the Hon’ble President and the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. Arun has also authored and edited books, research papers, and popular articles while contributing to regional and national dailies on social, general, and technical issues.
In 1989, he founded DEW Journal, a leading magazine dedicated to energy, oil and gas, engineering, IT, and environmental issues. Since its inception, he has served as Chairman of the Editorial Board and Chief Editor. The journal has gained international recognition as a technical publication of high repute. As an economist, Arun has extensively written on energy, oil and gas, engineering, IT, and environmental topics over the years.
His contributions to technical writing and journalism have been acknowledged by numerous national and international figures, including the late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (former President of India), His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah (former Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar), and the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand.
In 2016, the U.S. federal government selected Arun as one of six global editors (and the only one from India and Southeast Asia covering energy, oil & gas, and engineering) for a special visit to the United States. The visit aimed to showcase cutting-edge technology, services, and research in oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, and engineering to selected technical editors for wider global dissemination.
A passionate advocate for environmental conservation, Arun actively participates in social service initiatives in Uttarakhand, India. In his hometown of Dehradun, he is closely associated with several prominent social service organizations and groups.
For his writing expertise and contributions to social causes, he has been recognized three times by the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand. The Dehradun District Administration has also acknowledged his valuable contributions.
Arun is a founding member of the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) – Dehradun Chapter. Established in 1958, PRSI is India’s national association of PR practitioners, dedicated to promoting public relations as a profession and a strategic management function.
He has also served as Secretary of Sanskar Bharti (Dehradun Unit), a leading cultural organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Indian arts and heritage. Sanskar Bharti is one of the largest art and culture organizations in India, with over 2,000 units nationwide.
Arun is a member of the Indian Society of Analytical Scientists (ISAS) – Delhi Chapter, a prestigious scientific forum committed to advancing analytical sciences and their applications.
Over the years, he has received numerous accolades and is frequently invited to academic institutions, universities, and industry forums in India and abroad to share his expertise on energy, oil and gas, and engineering.
Satish Kumar Mathur
Editorial Advisor
Mr. Satish Kumar Mathur is Editorial Advisor, DEW journal. Mr. Mathur is former General Manager, ONGC. A Science Graduate with double Post Graduation Degrees. Mr. Mathur has done courses at the world renowned Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad in computer based management system & International Statistical Education Center, Kolkata. Mr. Mathur has a wide and varied experience of over four decades in different responsible technical positions in the world renowned ONGC.
Dr. Himmat Singh
Editorial Advisor
Dr. Himmat Singh is Editorial Advisor, DEW journal. Dr Himmat Singh is presently an independent consultant in petroleum refining & natural gas. Earlier he served as Scientist “G” (now Chief scientist) at CSIR–Indian Institute of Petroleum, India in the field of petroleum refining and petrochemicals & R&D Advisor with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited. Has Applied research experience of around 39 years. Post retirement worked as Professor & HOD with institutions of higher education/universities for over 18 years. Dr Singh holds M.Sc in Chemistry, degree in Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals from ENSPM of IFP France and Ph.D in Refining of Lube Base stocks .Publications 200+ papers,12 patents and three books. Guided 10 Ph.D theses.
B. N. Talukdar
Editorial Advisor
Mr. B. N. Talukdar is Editorial Advisor, DEW Journal. He is an internationally renowned geologist with over four decades of experience working the industry and subsequently in government.
Mr. Talukdar is former Director General, Directorate General of Hydrocarbon, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India.
Mr. Talukdar is also former Technical Member, Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, Government of India.
Mr. Talukdar has also been Director (Exploration & Development) of India’s second largest oil company - Oil India Limited.
S. K. Das
Editorial Advisor
Mr. S.K. Das is Editorial Advisor, DEW journal. He was former Executive Director and Basin Manager, Western Onshore Basin, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited. He has also being the Executive Director and Head of Geodata Processing and Interpretation Centre (GEOPIC) besides shouldering many responsible positions during his career of around four decades working in ONGC.
Mr. Das has also been the President (2012-14) of Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG) India a leading geophysical society with international acclaim.
Prof. Dr. Pradeep B Jadhav
Editorial Advisor
Prof. Dr. Pradeep B Jadhav is Editorial Advisor, DEW Journal. A Ph.D. in structural geology, University from Pune is former Professor and Head, Department of Petroleum Engineering, Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune, India, Dr. Jadhav has over 35 years’ professional experience, involving quality teaching, research, competent curriculum design, accreditation and assessor of engineering programs. He is involved with feasibility studies of engineering geology projects, petrophysical analysis and economic feasibility of oil and gas projects.
He has contributed significantly in establishing the Department of Petroleum Engineering and also getting accreditation for the undergraduate program in Petroleum Engineering. Proficient in mentoring and counseling of students. Contributed as a leader in the process of accreditation of Petroleum Engineering Program (BE Petroleum) from National Board of Accreditation, NBA. Also worked as Assessor for NAAC, India.
Dr. Jadhav is a recipient of “Distinguished Petroleum Engineering Faculty”, Society of Petroleum Engineering, SPE International for SE Asia, 2016. He has received global recognition for the student chapter during my regime. Also initiated student chapters of SPG India and IADC.
Completed five research projects sanctioned by MoES, DST and AICTE. Dr. Jadhav was a member of Research Advisory Committee, Oil India Limited (2013-2015). He has provided research guidance to three students at Ph.D. level and more than 20 students for M. Tech.
He is one of the coordinators in the development of state of the art “Centre for Subsea Engineering Research, CSER, developed on the campus of MIT Pune with the joint efforts of Aker Solutions and MIT Pune. The state-of-the-art Centre is created to provide experimental facility for engineering students interested in making career in oil and gas industry.