Dastur Innovation Labs

Dastur Innovation Labs (DIL), headquartered in Toronto, is a part of Dastur - the global metals, mining and energy consulting firm. DIL carries out cutting-edge applied research, process and operations modelling, design, and analytics and machine learning modeling to solve difficult challenges faced by our customers. Our work spans the areas of quality, yield, throughput, logistics and metallurgical process improvements across ferrous and non-ferrous industries.What we doAt DIL we are always looking to creatively tackle challenges faced by our customers using lab-scale models and large-scale simulations , digital twinning and virtual plant operations, artificial intelligence, machine learning and analytics . Examples of recent solutions developed by the lab include mathematical, machine learning and physical modelling of refining and casting operations, melt-shop throughput, quality and capacity optimizations, emissions control, waste to value, and new process and grade development. These have led to significant improvements in product quality, production volumes and material consumption, translating into measurable cost reductions and profitability improvements for clients.Our teamThe DIL team includes our principal consultant Dr.Kinnor Chattopadhyay, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, who is a recipient of the AIST Kent D. Peaslee Award (2016) and the CIM METSOC Brimacombe Award (2016). The DIL global team consists of interdisciplinary experts in metallurgy, materials engineering, artificial intelligence, computation, economics and engineering systems. We have significant experience in the industry and work with process operations, engineering, automation and business experts in Dastur's Indian, North American and European offices.