Aruna holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the National University of Singapore. Her research focused on modelling, simulation, and optimization of cryogenic energy storage and transportation processes, including a ‘Sustainability analysis of LNG bunkering processes’. During her past 2.5 years at DNV, Aruna accrued experience in conducting studies pertaining to alternative fuels such as LNG, hydrogen, and ammonia. This encompassed various aspects such as managing loading, unloading, and bunkering operations, handling boil-off gas onboard/onshore, and modelling of marine fuel cells using DNV’s COSSMOS tool.

She was also involved in developing transfer procedures, checklists, and conducting gap analysis of the regulatory framework. Aruna’s experience also extends to port emissions calculations and benchmarking of abatement measures to provide pathways towards net-zero targets. She has worked with several government agencies in Singapore, including MPA, EDB, ESG, SMF, and SMI, analysing their existing strategies and providing necessary evidence and recommendations for policy changes.

Additionally, Aruna co-authored the upcoming DNV-Menon publication “Leading Maritime Cities of the World 2024,” providing insights into understanding key trends and developments across global maritime hubs, released in April 2024.