Career Profile
Senior business executive with 25+ years of leadership experience in fundamental/applied scientific research, R&D management, strategic innovation, IP Management, new product development and technology commercialization
- Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry under a Nobel Laureate
- Executive M.B.A from the Kellogg School of Management
- 20+ years of R&D experience in designing, leading and managing strategic global programs with multi-million dollar budgets and large international teams of PhD/MS level scientists & engineers to deliver exceptional business results in Fortune 500 companies
- 10+ years of teaching experience at MS/PhD/MBA student level
- Fundamental scientific research background in Biomimetic Catalysis, Natural Product Synthesis, Enantio- and Diastereoselective Organic Synthetic Methods and Transition Metal Organometallic Chemistry
- Cutting-edge innovation expertise in interdisciplinary Health and Wellness fields: Indoor Air Purification, Water Purification, Nutritious Foods, Skin Care, Fabric Care and Home Sanitization
- Expertise in leading productive academia-industry collaborative research with world-leading institutions such as Johns Hopkins, Columbia U, Emory U, U Minnesota, Imperial College (UK), University of Leiden (Netherlands), Texas A&M, Sandia National Labs and National Chemical Laboratory (India)
- Demonstrated independent research as well as innovation & commercialization experience in India: National Chemical Laboratory (1987-1988) & Hindustan Unilever India (1999-2001)
- Proven track record in inventing, developing and commercializing a variety of new technologies (Edge Infused®-2009, Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave®-2009, Edge Energy®-2008, Skintimate®-2007, Edge Active Care®-2006, Ecosphere® Kitchen-top Drinking Water Purifier-2005, Ecosphere® Disinfectant Kitchen Surface Cleaning Wipes-2004, Ecosphere® Streak-free Glass & Mirror Wipes-2004, LIFEBUOY® Bath Soaps-2001)
- Over 120 research publications from academia and industry including independent papers in prestigious journals such as Nature and JACS, 9 patents, and many invited research lectures