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• Achieved a remarkable 93% quantum yield for II-VI (ZnSe) Semiconductor QDs.• Implemented strategic optimizations resulting in ~30% reduction in synthesis costs for semiconductor nanocrystals • Developed innovative chemistry, eliminating pyrophoric precursors, enhancing operational ease, and mitigating environmental risks.• Innovated the chemistry for ZnSe QDs synthesis, eliminating pyrophoric precursors and enhancing operational ease.• Extruded films with ZnSe QDs, enhancing UV protection by 80%, ideal for building applications.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives, driving product innovation and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrating exemplary practices in scientific methodology, including Design of Experiments (DOE), Response Surface Methodology (RSM), and Statistical Process Control (SPC), to ensure robust and reproducible research outcomes.Extensive experience in processing nanomaterials and composites and their applications in advanced polymer films•Utilized statistical experimentation and data analysis to optimize membrane performance by 40%, employing casting for prototypes and polymer extrusion for large-scale production.• Experienced with biopolymers, including cellulose and chitosan composites, applied in practical applications• Developed water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with enhanced properties through clay incorporation and electron beam irradiation• Led product innovation and scale-up of nanocomposite membranes, developing polymer characterization techniques to enhance properties and commercialize products.• Investigated silica structures: MCM-41, SBA-15 , and hexagonal mesoporous (HMS)• Explored Fe3O4 magnetic nanomaterials for their properties and uses.• Studied zeolite clays: clinoptilolite , montmorillonite , and Cloisite 30B • Analyzed inorganic compounds: γ-Al₂O₃ and Co₃O₄ for performance and applications.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to turn research into innovative product concepts and prototypes.• Achieved a 30% increase in research efficiency and project outcomes through process optimization and enhanced collaboration.

• Directed the stage-gate process for a novel self-healing polyurethane (PU) formulation for automotive coatings, advancing the project from ideation through prototype development to pilot production.• Scaling up self-healing PU automotive coating from prototype to pilot stage.• Leadership. See extracted publication• Attained 90% corrosion inhibition through root cause analysis and meticulously designed experiments.• Coordinated with stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and teams for timely setup and start-up, ensuring successful project execution.