As a founding member at PolyProtic Chemicals, I am at the forefront of building a pioneering company in the specialty chemicals industry. My key responsibilities include leading research and development initiatives, driving innovation, and overseeing the overall execution and commercialization of novel chemical products. My role also involves ensuring that our solutions are sustainable and meet the latest industry standards and demands.

Continued my role at spevialty unit of Solvay which became Syensqo

- Strategy Development: Developed actionable strategies for specialty chemicals, agro, and sustainability-related programs. This involved deep-diving into intellectual property (IP) and market information, conducting interviews, and utilizing both primary and secondary research methodologies.- New Business Opportunities: Formulated strategic prospects for value creation and identified megatrends. Played a key role in evaluating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and partnerships, presenting insights to senior leadership and Steering Committees (SteerCo).- AI-Driven Analysis: Managed a custom-built dashboard that employed machine learning and AI tools to rank and analyze IP documents, enhancing the strategic decision-making process.- Legal Support: Provided crucial documental support and strategic recommendations to assist with legal matters, ensuring that the company’s IP portfolio was effectively protected and leveraged.

- Team Leadership: Led a corporate research team of 8 to 12 professionals focused on advanced material research. Responsibilities included resource management, performance assessment, and fostering the development and career growth of team members.- Lab Enhancement: Expanded the scientific and operational capabilities of the lab through strategic CapEx projects. Key initiatives included the establishment of a nitrogen plant, a micro-compounder, and a dynamic mechanical analyzer, all of which elevated the lab's capabilities to new heights.- Global Technical Programs: Spearheaded the initiation and leadership of strategic global technical programs related to polymeric materials, driving innovation and advancing the company’s R&D capabilities.

- R&D Leadership: Successfully led several R&D projects targeting the agricultural market, managing a global cross-functional team. Oversaw the commercialization of new products with a combined potential sales exceeding $30 million.- Strategic Collaboration: Worked closely with marketing VPs, sales directors, and R&D heads to develop strategies, identify new business opportunities, and explore joint business developments for key account customers.

- Innovation in Pesticide Solutions: Amplified in-house competencies by inventing and commercializing new solutions for pesticide spray drift control and deposition.- Personal Care Formulations: Developed innovative rheology modifiers for personal care formulations, enhancing product performance and consumer satisfaction.- Academic Collaboration: Collaborated with academic institutions and external partners to deepen the understanding of product behaviour in the marketplace, leading to significant advancements in product development.

Research Focus: As a Graduate Intern at Unilever HPC, I conducted research aimed at identifying rheological markers that correlate with sensory attributes in skincare formulations. This experience provided me with valuable insights into product development and consumer preferences in the personal care industry.

Internship: During my internship at Duncans Industries, I gained practical experience in the fertilizers division, focusing on process optimization and quality control. This role provided a strong foundation for my future career in chemical engineering.