Expert Details
Analytical Chemistry, Chemical R&D, Biotech & Chemical Industry Analysis , Due Diligence
ID: 726767
Malaysia
Expert was the key analyst for Frost & Sullivan when it undertook a project for an investment company that was responsible for making business decisions on the Global purchase of Uniqema by Croda in 2006. This work involved analysing all the activities of Uniqema globally, assessing its position in the global market.Currently involved in identifying effective strategies to attract a key industrial enzyme manufacturer to a planned Science Park in Malaysia as their Platinum Tenant. The scope involves working with this potential tenant on their needs and concerns and facilitating an effective atmosphere for them to choose in favour of Malaysia to be their future production centre.Conducted a due diligence study for a client, who was interested in purchasing an oleochemical company in Malaysia. Oleochemical market trends in future, comparison of the technology and plant design of the company for purchase with other potential companies available for purchase, raw material and product logistics, were analysed in detail, and provided SWOT analysis and recommendations for the client.A company with a new sludge treatment technology for oil industries wanted to see the market potentials for it in Asia Pacific regionBiodiesel companies - business models and market entry projects
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1997 | Degree: Post Doctoral Fellow | Subject: Biophysics | Institution: Bose Institute, Calcutta, India |
| Year: 1995 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Chemistry, Bioinorganic | Institution: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India |
| Year: 1987 | Degree: MSc | Subject: Applied Chemistry | Institution: Cochin University of Science & TEchnology, Kerala, India |
| Year: 1985 | Degree: BSc | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: Calicut University, Kerala, India |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2006 to 2009 | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Consultant | Department: Undisclosed |
Responsibilities:Conducted a technology foresight study with recommendations to the government on key areas to foucs and technology acquisitions; Currently involved in Human Capital development programme desigining. Also advice on the science park business models, interacting with tenants on their needs and desiging effective methods to meet them in order to attract and maintain tenants in the science park |
|||
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2004 to 2006 | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Senior Research Analyst | Department: Undisclosed |
Responsibilities:Started Oleochemical field within their Chemical Industry Practice. Also managed several projects on oleochemicals, biofuels, due diligence of purchasing new plants, technology evaluations, strategic consulting on market entry to South East Asia etc |
|||
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2004 | Employer: Undisclosed University | Title: Project Manager | Department: Undisclosed |
Responsibilities:Headed surfactant Process development R&D; Guided PhD and Masters students |
|||
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to 2001 | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Head, Measurement Science | Department: Undisclosed |
Responsibilities:Management of Analytical R&D, Customer support, custom-made product development for key customers, etc |
|||
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 2000 | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Research Scientist | Department: Undisclosed |
Responsibilities:R&D, Actively involved in the establishment of this start-up CRO |
|||
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 1998 | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Research Scientist | Department: Undisclosed |
Responsibilities:Natural products, neutraceuticals- R&D |
|||
Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2006 to 2009 | Agency: Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation | Role: Consultant | Description: Expert is actively involved in the biotechnology development efforts of Malaysia. This organization is in charge of facilitating the growth of the industry in the country. Expert contributes in the areas of Strategy & Planning - including technology foresight and acquisition analysis, human capital development programmes - designing and implementing. She is also actively involved in the set-up of a Science Park in the country |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2002 to 2009 | Country / Region: Malaysia | Summary: Currently staying in Malaysia and is involved in various activities. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
|---|
| Conducted training programmes for graduates in Malaysia to attract them to Biotechnology field, as part of the government's efforts to improve human capital in the country in this field |
| Vendor Selection |
|---|
| Involved actively in these activities in India, and in Malaysia - both for universities and industries |
| Marketing Experience |
|---|
| Published industry insight articles extensively in reputed business publications; published market research reports in oleochemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology related markets. Her market research reports are published by Frost & Sullivan and BCC, Inc. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
|---|
| Involved in trainings, student counselling, due diligence studies for specific clients, etc |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | |
| Hindi | |
| Bahasa Melayu | |
| Malayalam |
Fields of Expertise
biotechnology management, biotechnology market research, business management, chemical industry, chemical industry market research, chemical research and development, due diligence, market assessment, market potential, market research, market trend, research, research and development, intellectual property due diligence, biodiesel technology, energy market analysis, market development, industrial research, biotechnology assessment, phytochemistry, oleochemical, biotechnology