Expert Details
Polymers and Biopolymers, Injection Molding, Fibers, Bottles, Packaging, Films, Lamination, Induction Sealing, M&A, Expert Witness & Other Applications
ID: 727495
Texas, USA
He has consulted for a company to commercialize biopolymers. He has consulted for a law firm regarding patents.He has consulted with a company on nanocomposites. He has consulted with a private equity firm on M&A and Technical due diligence
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1984 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Chemical Engineering/Polymer Science | Institution: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
Year: 1975 | Degree: MS | Subject: Chemical Engineering/Polymer Science | Institution: Princeton University |
Year: 1973 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemical Engineering | Institution: IIT Kanpur, INDIA |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2017 to 2018 | Employer: SELIG GROUP | Title: Materials manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Induction seal and laminated structures for food and pharma packaging |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2010 to 2013 | Employer: TREDEGAR FILMS | Title: Reserach Advisor | Department: |
Responsibilities:Created New Functional surface modified films |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2014 to 2015 | Employer: TORAY RESIN COMPANY | Title: Technology Team leader | Department: |
Responsibilities:Engineering thermoplastics compounds and Carbon fiber reinforced composites |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2007 to 2009 | Employer: CEREPLAST | Title: Sr. Vice-President R&D | Department: |
Responsibilities:Led R&D functions of the company to introduce new bio-based resins in the market place and managed the IP portfolio for the company. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1986 to 2007 | Employer: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY | Title: Research Associate | Department: |
Responsibilities:Develop new products, processes, and applications for polyester and cellulosic based polymers. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1984 to 1986 | Employer: Monsanto Chemical Company | Title: Sr. Chemical Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:New products and fibers in Nylon and Acrylic based polymers. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1975 to 1980 | Employer: ORIENT PAPER MILLS | Title: Plant engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Improve pulp yield and reduce alkali losses in the mill. Co-ordinate all departments for efficient manufacturing. |
International Experience
Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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Years: to Present | Country / Region: Mexico/Brazil | Summary: Promoted and explored opportunities for 5-gallon water jugs from polyesters. |
Years: to Present | Country / Region: Europe | Summary: Technical service and promotion of polyester products- bottles for beer packaging. |
Years: to Present | Country / Region: Japan | Summary: Promote co-polyesters for replacing PVC. |
Years: to Present | Country / Region: India | Summary: Promoting hybrid resins for automotive applications- made key presentations and won an Award. |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
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SPE, ACS, fibers society |
Professional Appointments |
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Past Chair " Engineering Property Structure - Division of SPE" |
Awards / Recognition |
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1. SPE Fellow 2. SPE Engineering/Technology Award 3. Eastman recognition for 50+ patents |
Publications and Patents Summary |
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He has 53 patents, more than 25 publications, and presented more than 30 papers at various international conferences. |
Additional Experience
Expert Witness Experience |
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Patent expert witness/consulting experience: Was involved in a patent infringement case and provided testimony. Technical consultant in M&A activities. Technology due diligence for M&A activities. Extensive patent support activities in Technology due diligence Helped identify potential patent violators for a law firm |
Training / Seminars |
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1. An introduction to bio-based materials. 2. Structure-property relationships in polymers 3.Completed company sponsored internal MBA program 4. Completed Executive - New Product Innovation course at Booth School of Business at Chicago |
Vendor Selection |
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Selected suppliers of various additives for biopolymers. Selected Blown Film suppliers for one company |
Marketing Experience |
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Deep knowledge in bio-based polymers, PLA, and polyesters. |
Other Relevant Experience |
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Patent consulting, market knowledge, biopolymer formulations. |
Language Skills
Language | Proficiency |
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Hindi | He is fluent in Hindi. |
Fields of Expertise
acetate fiber, amorphous polymer, barrier film, bicomponent fiber, biodegradable plastic, bottle resin, copolyester, crystalline polymer, crystalline-polymer structure-property relationship, crystallized polyethylene terephthalate, degradable plastic, engineering plastic, engineering plastic property, food packaging plastic, glassy polymer, glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate, plastic bottle, plastic physical property, plastics patent, plastics research and development, polyester, polyester extrusion, polyester fiber, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene terephthalate fiber, polymer, polymer characterization, polymer compounding, polymer crystallinity, polymer crystallization, polymer extrusion, polymer processing, synthetic fiber, thermoplastic resin, plastics reverse engineering, plastics competitive intelligence, plastics business development, polyester production, medical polymer molding, polymer coextrusion, medical polymer extrusion, polymer biocompatibility, plastic product development, plastics quality control, polyester fabric, elastic plastic, polymer degradation, plastic medical device, biaxially oriented film, polymer compatibility, unsaturated polyester, polyester fiber production, nonwoven polyester mat, polyester technology transfer, papermaking polymer, plastic chemical property, plastic forming, plastic bag, polyester film, graft copolymer, melt material, plastic product, nonwoven fabric manufacturing, high-performance polymer, plastic film, nylon, polymer blending, liquid crystal thermoplastic polymer, liquid crystal polymer, polymer blend, polymer alloy, synthetic resin, high polymer, transesterification, Terylene, polyol, polymer diffusion, polymer chemistry, plastic injection molding, oriented polymer film, natural polymer, medical polymer, fortrel, cellulosic resin, blow molding, block polymer, biocompatible polymer, biaxially oriented polymer film