Leading market/business development and new technology identification in the space of carbon materials.

Led multiple technology platforms in the area of carbon materials and identified new market opportunities

Led innovation portfolio for TPV with a proven track record of commercializing new products

Head of the Mechanical Properties and Permeation Testing Laboratory► Led a team to expand analytical capabilities that enable new product development opportunities (including the installment of state-of-the-art permeation facilities), double testing efficiency, and achieve cost savings ► Initiated extensive collaborations with cross-functional application development teams to deliver key analytical results to top growth projects; honored as outstanding contributors► Built external collaborations with universities both within and outside of US to expand and explore emerging technologies that align with company's interests and needs by coordinating updates for research progress discussion and assessment ► Advanced problem solving on technology platforms by leading discussions to provide technical expertise and guidance to customers at internal and external telecons ► Invited peer reviewer for 7 high impact factor journals including Carbohydrate Polymer, Macromolecular Rapid Communications, etc.; considered a top expert in composites manufacturing and cellulosics with a strong publication record of over 100 citations and h-index of 7 within 3 yearsA large part of my role that I really enjoy is engaging with our business and marketing teams as well as outside collaborators in bringing about technology breakthroughs. This merges our problem solving-driven culture with the business environment of the company.

► Developed an in-depth understanding of polymer structure-processing-property relationship and achieved expertise in solid-state compounding of green polyolefin biocomposites and nanocomposites ► An independent and productive researcher with 1 provisional US patent (filed) and 9 publications in peer-reviewed journals► Excellent communication and presentation skills with collaborations from Forest Products Laboratory► Won one award in national conference and department fellowship► Training and supervising master students; teaching and laboratory assistant for introductory polymer science classes

► Worked on developing IP landscape for beta nucleated polypropylene► Achieved a better understanding of crystallization behavior in beta nucleated finished forms with PP► Sought out for new strategies to improve beta content and performance in finished webs► Participated in product development and new avenues for application of beta nucleated PP

Research Intern under Dr. Ashish Lele. Worked on rheological characterization of branched polypropylene. Developed an advancement understanding of the use of rheometer and related concepts.

Research Intern under Dr. Abhijith Deshpande, worked on developing computational models for liquid drop spreading on a variety of substrates. Summer work resulted in a publication in peer reviewed journal.

Industrial Trainee at HLL Lifecare Limited, Trivandrum complex. Developed formulation and responsible for producing finished goods with natural rubber latex. Worked on developing condoms, gloves with customizabel properties.

Industrial Trainee at ONGC Tatipaka Refinery, Rajahmundry