• Gender: Male
• Age: 47
• Designation: Manager
• Highest Education Level: Doctrate
• Notice Period: 30  Days
• Work Experience: 22.3 Year(s)

Education

Ph.D., Polymer Science From Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in 2010

B.Tech., Polymer Science and Technology From University of Calcutta in 2002

B.Sc., Chemistry (Major) From University of Calcutta in 1999

Skill Sets

Research professional with interests in Paints and Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Construction Chemicals, Elastomers, Nanocomposites, Polymer Composites, Smart Materials
Experience and familiarity with Synthesis, Formulation, Processing, Testing, and Characterization Techniques for aforementioned materials
More than 9 years of industrial R&D experience in New Product Development
15 publications in international peer-reviewed journals, 2 co-authored book chapters, 8 international conference publications
Understanding of scientific approaches to Industrial Product Development – DOE and Project Management tools
Experience in Managing Subordinates and Leading Cross-functional Research Groups

Platform: Windows - Proficient with many different types of software packages including: MS-office, image analysis, data analysis, DOE software - MINITAB, Project Management Tool- MS Project, graphical arts like Chemdraw, Photoshop, Origin etc. 

Work Experience

Lead Researcher II (Manager Technology)
Since Aug 2011
Company Profile: Leading paint company & manufacturer, offering a wide range of painting. 
Job Profile:
Conducting industrial applied research for development of protective and high performance industrial coatings as part of new product line portfolio
Development of waterborne high performance industrial and protective coatings using latest technologies and scientific tools
Leading and coordinating research projects and coordinating with cross functional stake holders
Understanding of market trends and customer requirements, offering technical solutions

Accomplishments
Successfully developed five new high performance protective coatings for industrial applications based on different chemistries (Epoxy, PU, Acrylic, and Polyaspartics) and technologies (Waterborne and Solventborne) from initiation to pilot-scale stage
Familiarity with international test standards and best practices related to the above field
Received international lab certifications from COT b.v., the Netherlands for three products
Published one research paper in international peer reviewed journal and made three presentations at national & international conferences
Founding editorial committee member of the in-house technical magazine “Techsurge”
Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE) and Project Management methodologies and tools

Researcher (Level II)
From 2010 to 2011
Company Profile: Research and development, manage laboratories, design and manufacture products, and deliver critical services 
Job Profile:
Carried out novel applied research in the field of advanced polymeric materials using latest techniques and methodologies
Job responsibilities included amalgamation of innovative ideas into commercial product development, and generating new Intellectual Property (IP) through creative research
Coordinated with research groups having diverse backgrounds
Worked as Project Lead (PI) on several projects having total value of $200, 000 
Completed 10 weeks on-project training in advanced RO and FO membrane development at Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, OH, USA

Senior Research Fellow
From 2005 to 2010
Company Name: Rubber Technology Centre
Job Profile:
In-depth research experience in elastomer based nanocomposites - preparation, characterization and testing
Developed unique nanogels and nanocomposite gels from rubber lattices
Worked extensively in polymer rheology and processing
Exposure to radiation crosslinking of polymers
Developed phase modified thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) blends
Hands-on experience with many sophisticated analytical instruments

Development Chemist
From 2002 to 2005
Company Name: Sika India Pvt. Ltd.
Job Profile:
Industrial research experience in construction chemicals – design, development and formulation of different products
Worked with several product lines – Structural composites and anchoring materials, Adhesives, Protective Coatings, and Sealants
Developed and commercialized several new products including epoxy resin based composites (Sikadur range) and structural adhesives (Sikadur SBA), unsaturated polyester based anchoring materials (Rokkon R and Sika Refix), epoxy and polyurethane based coatings (for OEMs), polyurethane (Sikaflex 2CSL and Igas I) and acrylic based sealants, Silane based impregnation for concrete (Sikagard)
Involved in raw materials and finish product testing, and problem solving in the plant and quality control
Rendered technical services, customer trials and trainings
Familiarity with ISO 9001 documentation

Project/Research Experience:
Currently working on development of waterborne high performance anti-corrosive coatings for industrial applications
Developed novel coating materials such as superhydrophobic (PDMS based) conductive coating and insect repellent paint; encapsulation of reactive material; composite based road repair materials 
Worked on preparation, characterization, and testing such as mechanical properties, rheology, dynamic mechanical analysis and thermal degradation behavior of polymer based nanocomposites
Developed chemically crosslinked nanogels and nanocomposite gels by different techniques from rubber latices
Studied the effect of nanogels and nanocomposite gels in virgin elastomers on morphology, rheological, mechanical, thermal and dynamic mechanical properties
Involved with Design, formulation, development and modification of polymeric materials for construction applications including epoxy, polyurethane, and unsaturated polyester resin based structural composites, grouting materials, structural adhesives, protective coatings and sealant materials
Well acquainted with the following equipment and instruments:  
Atomic Force Microscope (AFM); Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM); Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM); X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD); Monsanto Processability Tester (Capillary Rheometer); Rubber Process Analyzer (RPA); Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA); Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA); Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC); Universal Testing Machine (UTM); Infrared Spectrophotometers (FTIR);  Melt Flow Indexer (MFI); Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT); Izod and Charpy Impact Tester; Compression molding press; Injection molding m/c; Two roll mixing mill; Extruder; Common paints and coating testing equipment; General chemical synthesis apparatus and devices;

Professional Trainings:
Three Day Certification Course on “ Capstone Business Simulation Strategy”, CAPSIM, Mumbai, India, November, 2015
Two Day Short Course on “Reformulating to Waterborne Coatings”, University of Southern
Mississippi, New Orleans, USA - February 2014
Three Day Certification Course on “Paint Coatings Inspection & Quality Control (Level 1)”, SSPC India, Mumbai, India - December 2012
Five Day Certification Course on “Coatings and Paints Technology”, by Prof. Jamil Baghdachi of Coating Research Institute, Eastern Michigan University, Mumbai, India – November 2011
10 weeks On-Project training at Battelle Memorial Institute, World’s largest Independent R&D Organization, at Columbus, Ohio, USA – January to March, 2011
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM) from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, India – January, 2003- December, 2004
8 weeks In-Plant training at Phoenix Yule Limited, Kalyani, India on different aspects of textile and steel cord conveyer belt manufacturing technology- August to September, 2001

List of Publications:
International Peer Reviewed Journal
A. Ahire and B.P. Mallik; “Investigation of accelerated aging behaviour of high performance industrial coatings by dynamic mechanical analysis”; Progress in Organic Coatings: 77 (2014) 1816–1825
S. Chattopadhyay and A. K. Bhowmick; “Dynamic Stress Relaxation Behavior of Nanogel Filled Elastomers”; Journal of Polymer Research: 18 (2011) 489
S. Chattopadhyay and A. K. Bhowmick; “Studies of Reinforcement Behavior of Unique Elastomer Based Nanocomposite Gels”; Polymer Composites: 32 (2011) 103-113
A. K. Bhowmick, M. Bhattacharya and S. Mitra; “Exfoliation of Nanolayer Assemblies for Improved Natural Rubber Properties: Methods and Theory”; Journal of Elastomers and Plastics: 42 (2010) 517-537

S. Chattopadhyay and A. K. Bhowmick; “Preparation and Characterization of Elastomer Based Nanocomposite Gels Using a Unique Latex Blending Technique”; Journal of Applied Polymer Science: 118 (2010) 81-90

A. K. Bhowmick, M. Bhattacharya, S. Mitra, P. K. Maji, A. Choudhury, J. J. George, G. C. Basak and K. D. Kumar; “Rubber Based Nanocomposites – Some Recent Examples”; KautschukGummiKunststoffe: May (2010) 192-196

S. Chattopadhyay, S. Sabharwal and A. K. Bhowmick; “Electron beam crosslinked gels—preparation, characterization and their effect on the mechanical, dynamic mechanical and rheological properties of rubbers”; Radiation Physics and Chemistry: 79 (2010) 289–296

S. Chattopadhyay and A. K. Bhowmick; “Influence of Nanogels on Mechanical, Dynamic Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Elastomers”; Nanoscale Research Letters: 4 (2009) 420-430

S. Chattopadhyay, S. Sabharwal and A. K. Bhowmick; “Rheological Behavior of Gel-Filled Raw Natural Rubber and Styrene-Butadiene Rubber with Reference to Gel-Matrix Intermixing”; Polymer Engineering and Science: 49 (2009) 1050-1062

S. Chattopadhyay and A. K. Bhowmick; “Synthesis and Characterization of Chemically Crosslinked Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Nano-gels and Their Effect on Various Properties of the Rubber”; Rubber Chemistry and Technology: 81 (2008) 842-864

M. Maiti, and A. K. Bhowmick; “Effect of Nanoclays on High and Low Temperature Degradation of Fluoroelastomers”; Polymer Degradation and Stability: 93 (2008) 188-200.

S. Chattopadhyay and A. K. Bhowmick; “Effects of Quasi-nanogel Particles on the Rheological and Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber - A New Insight”; Journal of Applied Polymer Science: 107 (2008) 2755-2767

S. Chattopadhyay, Y. K. Bharadwaj, S. Sabharwal and A. K. Bhowmick; “Effect of Electron Beam-cross-linked Gels on the Rheological Properties of Raw Natural Rubber”; Radiation Physics and Chemistry 77 (2008) 630–642

P. Chakraborty, A. Ganguly, and A. K. Bhowmick; “Influence of Phase Modifiers on Morphology and Properties of Thermoplastic Elastomers Prepared from Ethylene Propylene Diene Rubber and Isotactic Polypropylene”; Polymer Engineering and Science 48 (2008) 477-489

P. Chakraborty, A. Ganguly, and A. K. Bhowmick; “Effect of Liquid Additives on Morphology and Properties of Thermoplastic Elastomers Prepared from Phase Modified EPDM Elastomer and Isotactic Polypropylene Blends”; Journal of Materials Science 43 (2008) 6167-6176

Book Chapters
K. Naskar and Anil K. Bhowmick, “Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) for Characterization of Polymers, Polymer Blends & Composites” (Chapter 4) in “Thermal Analysis of Rubbers and Rubbery Materials” by P. P. De, N. K. Dutta, and N. Roy Choudhury (Eds.),  iSmithers (Rapra Publishing), Shrewsbury, UK, 2010 (ISBN: 978-1-84735-102-9)

A. K. Bhowmick, M. Bhattacharya, S. Mitra, K. Dinesh Kumar, P. K. Maji, A. Choudhury, J. J.George and G. C. Basak, “Morphology–Property Relationship in Rubber-Based Nanocomposites: Some Recent Developments” in “Advances in Polymer Science”, Advanced Rubber Composites,Vol. 239,pp. 1-84, by Gert Heinrich (Ed.), Springer, Germany, 2011 (ISBN: 978-3-642-19504-4)

Papers presented in National & International Conferences
A. Ahire and A. Kumar; “Assessment of Anti-corrosion performance of waterborne epoxy primer by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy”, Eighteenth National Congress on Corrosion Control, Chennai, India (24-26 February, 2016)

A. Kumar and A. Ahire; “Curing and weathering behavior of high performance waterborne coating”; International Symposium on Surface Protective Coatings, SSPC 2014, Ahmedabad, India (19-21 January 2014)

A. Ahire and B. P. Mallik; “Study of ageing related changes on physicomechanical properties of 2K high performance industrial top coats using dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA)”; International Symposium on Surface Protective Coatings, SSPC 2013, Mumbai, India (15-16 February 2013)

A. K. Bhowmick, M. Bhattacharya “Exfoliation of Nanolayer Assemblies for Improved Natural Rubber Properties: Methods and Theory”; 176th Technical Meeting of the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society, Pittsburgh, USA (13-15 October 2009)

A. K. Bhowmick, M. Bhattacharya, P. K. Maji, A. Choudhury, J. J. George, G. C. Basak, K. Dinesh Kumar; “Rubber based nanocomposites: some recent examples”; International Rubber Conference–2009 (IRC–2009),Nuremberg, Germany (29thJune – 2nd July 2009)

S. Chattopadhyay, and A. K. Bhowmick; “Improvement in Processability of Unfilled Natural Rubber by the Addition of Chemically Crosslinked Quasi-nano Gels”; 25th Annual Meeting of the Polymer Processing Society (PPS-25), Goa, India (1-5 March 2009)

S. Chattopadhyay, Y. K. Bharadwaj, S. Sabharwal and A. K. Bhowmick; “Chemically Crosslinked Gels – New Generation Modifiers for Elastomers”; India Rubber Expo (IRE) 2009, Kolkata, India (28-31 January 2009)

S. Chattopadhyay, S. Sabharwal and A. K. Bhowmick; “Electron Beam Crosslinked gels – Preparation, Characterization and Their Effect on the Mechanical, Dynamic Mechanical and Rheological Properties of Rubbers”; 8th International Symposium on Ionizing Radiation and Polymers (IRaP) 2008, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (12-17 October 2008)

S. Chattopadhyay, Y. K. Bharadwaj, S. Sabharwal and A. K. Bhowmick; “Effect of Electron Beam Crosslinked Gels on the Rheological Properties of Raw Natural Rubber”;  International Conference on Rubber and Rubber-like Materials (ICRRM) 2008, IIT Kharagpur, India (8-10 January 2008)

Key Achievements:
National Merit Scholarship Award for the Secondary Examination from WBSE (1994) and for the B.Sc. Examination from University of Calcutta (1999)
Prestigious Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) award for Ph.D. research from the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE-BRNS), Govt. of India in 2005 and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India in 2008
Third prize for Oral Presentation at the 18th National Congress on Corrosion Control, Chennai, February 2016
Past Member of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), USA
Reviewer of Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Wiley, USA) and Progress in Organic Coatings (Elsevier, USA) journals 

Future Goals

Growth