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Souvik Ata
Manager - R & D & Technical Service (PAN India)
Mumbai
Summary
Determined and well-rounded individual with more than 7 years working experience as Polymer Scientist in the field of paints, coatings and adhesive & construction applications. Sharp, focused and forward-thinking professional offering skills in developing, customizing and strengthening applications to achieve challenging objectives. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
12
12
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - R&D, Technical Service
Saint Gobain India Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
08.2022 - Current
- Leading Gyproc Plaster & Formula Plaster portfolio - PAN India & part of APAC team (Global).
- Liaised with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and expectations and develop strategic direction to R&D performance materials.
- Partnered with sales, strategy and business development to identify new product opportunities, manage project portfolio and work assignments.
- Supported collaborative projects and worked closely with technical partners to deliver against portfolio roadmaps.
- Coordinated with purchasing department to identify new materials and technology.
- Worked with global cross-functional teams to gain alignment and move initiatives from product ideas to commercialization.
- Developed and implemented plans to qualify alternate suppliers or new materials for manufacturing.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Lead Scientist
R & D, Pidilite Industries Ltd
Mumbai
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Developed Redispersible Polymer Powder (RDP) - formulation and evaluation product for putty and adhesive applications.
- Developed emulsion latex and formulation for interior and exterior coating applications (Polymer-pigment composite technology, Opacifier technology and hygiene coating)
- Thrived homopolymer based and acrylic based emulsion latex for adhesive applications (heat- seal packaging applications)
- Developed water-based polymer for wastewater treatment and sun-mica lamination
- Developed coating formulation for architectural application, glass coating, helmet coating and IR-reflective coating
- Explored encapsulation technology using emulsion technique
- Technology scouting and business innovation to facilitate close interactions with business ventures and start-ups
- Mentored M.Tech trainee for completion of M.Tech Thesis.
- Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Momentive Performance Materials
Bangalore
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.
- Worked on ring opening equilibration of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D-4)
- Hands on research experience on various types of silanes
- Modified silicone elastomer (polydimethyl siloxane) using hydrosilylation, equilibration and condensation reactions to reactive silicone elastomer
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to accomplish development of functional silicone key intermediates for coating applications
- Process scale-up in Radley's automated reactor.
- Pursued independent and complementary research interests.
Doctoral Researcher
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Kharagpur
07.2010 - 05.2016
- Developed POSS hybrid polymeric materials via Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) for coatings and drug-delivery applications.
- Developed functional initiators for preparation of polymers with different architecture and hybrid materials.
- Published eight articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented research findings in national and international conferences
- Trained and mentored new joinees to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
Project Assistant
Indian Institute Of Technology, Kharagpur
Kharagpur
08.2009 - 04.2010
- Worked on "Extraction and analysis of organic compounds from solvent refined coals"
- Developed small organic molecules as key intermediates of total synthesis to assist seniors with routine and special project tasks.
- Performed work according to project schedules and established quality standards.
Education
MBA - Marketing Research
Welingkar Institute of Management
Mumbai 07.2021 - 07.2022
Ph.D - Polymer Chemistry
Rubber Technology Centre - Indian Institute Of
Technology
07.2010 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Calcutta University
Kolkata, West Bengal 08.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Calcutta University, Ltd
Kolkata, West Bengal 07.2004 - 06.2007
Skills
Polymer Synthesis and formulation
undefinedAdditional Information
Instruments
· NMR Spectroscopy
· Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC / SEC)
· Particle Size Analyzer
· Contact angle meter
· GC-MS
· Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)
· Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)
· UV-Vis Spectroscopy
· FTIR
· Scrub resistance and washability tester
· Radley's automated reactor
Publications
· Euro. Polym. J., 2019, 118, 10.
· J. Polym. Res. 2017, 24 (2), 19
· Polymer, 2016, 103, 46.
· Euro. Polym. J., 2016, 75, 276.
· Adv. Sci. Eng. Med., 2013, 5, 1.
· RSC Advances, 2013, 3(34), 14486.
· Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 2012, 51 (29), 9760.
· ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2012, 4 (8), 4200.
Member of Professional Bodies
· Life member: The Society for Polymer Science, India.
· Reviewer in Indian Journal of Chemical Technology (IJCT).
· Member of Bureau of Indian Standards, Gypsum Plaster
Achievements & Awards
· Received “Innovator Award” (Third Position) at Pidilite Industries Ltd. in 2018.
· Excelled NET-CSIR in 2009.
· Received National Scholarship (Class XII), 2004.
· Received National Scholarship (Class X), 2002.
Software
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Endnote-X5
MS Office
Minitab (For DOE, basic training)
Chemdraw
ACS Scifinder
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