As a Research Scientist at Unilever, I focus on transforming innovative concepts into tangible products. My expertise spans deep scientific and IP research, with a strong emphasis on aligning ideas with consumer needs, market trends, and sustainability goals. I have a proven track record in developing formats, formulations, and technologies that drive business impact within the Homecare category. My skill set includes rapid prototyping, device engineering, scientific data analytics, data modelling and visualisation, GHG analaysis, decarbonisation as well as digital excellence with AI and automation. Additionally, I have worked closely with internal teams, and external collaborators such as academic institutions, suppliers, and third-party ventures on a wide range of projects.Before Unilever, I worked with Big Phi technologies for their intelligent and smart apparel brand - Turmswear. Here I got the opportunity to learn all about the textile industry and how to merge my knowledge of materials and research with the world of advanced, superior lifestyle wear. I delved deep into product design, from inception, basic literature research, designing of experiments, handling of collaborations, innovating simpler tools and methods for testing and research, procurement of materials, development of prototypes, testing and finally implementing these end products to enhance the consumer experience. I also got the chance to explore other verticals such as advanced coatings, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and chemical formulations. Before that, I worked with Myntra Innovation Labs, where I got a chance to combine academic research with industry-level deliverables. I worked on multiple opportunities in the smart, advanced wearable field, with focus on energy harvesting smart shoes and flexible solar cells. Taking end-to-end responsibility, I single handedly established collaborations with research labs and suppliers to carry out practical research and develop prototypes.I have a Master's in Nanotechnology from University of Pennsylvania, USA and Bachelor's in Metallurgical Engineering from IIT BHU. My academics gave me a multidisciplinary foundation in the technical and business aspects of advanced topics such as nanotechnology, microfabrication, energy generation & conversion, advanced materials, processing techniques, innovation, and entrepreneurship. I acquired skills in identifying and leveraging high-tech opportunities, devising competitive strategies, and crafting business plans.