Anubriya D.
Chennai
Summary
Innovative and results-driven Research Scientist with 5+ years of experience specializing in product development, formulation optimization, and scaling up in the personal care and cosmetics industries. Expert in developing hair care formulations, including hair color, pre-lighteners, and semi-permanent systems, with a strong focus on cost reduction, performance enhancement, and market-driven solutions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, conduct complex scientific research, and successfully launch high-performing products while achieving significant cost savings and gross margin improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Scientist
CavinKare Pvt. Ltd.
06.2019 - Current
- As a key member of the R&D team, I have led several high-impact projects focusing on the development of hair care formulations and the optimization of existing products
- My work spans from lab-scale research to commercialization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive cost-effective solutions while meeting customer needs and regulatory standards
- Key Achievements:
- Product Launches: Spearheaded the development and launch of 13 new hair color shades, including innovative shades like green, olive green, and violet
- Dye Reduction Innovation: Achieved 13% (1st Gen) and 36% (2nd Gen) reduction in dye concentration, generating ₹3.3 crore in total savings and improving gross margins by 4.81%
- Cost Optimization: Optimized pre-lightener powder and creme formulations, resulting in a 30% reduction in chemical usage and 10-level lift performance improvement
- Gross Margin Improvement: Delivered 77% increase in gross margin for pre-lightener formulations by optimizing active ingredients and reducing chemical input
- Patents: Currently working on 2 patents related to dual oxidant systems and cationic polymer systems for semi-permanent hair color systems
- Research Publication: Co-authored a research paper on nanoporous carbon material for nickel recovery
- Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the formulation and development of new products, particularly hair color and pre-lighteners, with a focus on cost reduction and performance optimization
- Conducted extensive research on dye reduction, formulation stability, and active ingredient synergies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Business Development) to align R&D efforts with business objectives
- Ensure regulatory compliance for product formulations in line with FDA and EC 1223/2009 standards
- Utilize Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize formulations and improve product performance
- Key Product Launches:
- 1st Gen Dye Reduction: Achieved 13% dye reduction, saving ₹1.2 crore
- 2nd Gen Dye Reduction: Delivered 36% dye reduction, resulting in ₹2.1 crore savings and improved color retention
- Pre-lightener Powder: Optimized formulations to reduce lightening chemicals by 30% while increasing gross margin by 77%
- Pre-lightener Creme: Developed improved formulations with superior spreadability and enhanced lightening effect
Education
M.Tech - Chemical Engineering
Alagappa College of Technology
01.2019
B.Tech - Chemical Engineering
Alagappa College of Technology
01.2016
Skills
- Formulation Techniques: O/W Emulsions
- Formulation Techniques: W/O Emulsions
- Formulation Techniques: Hair Color (Powder, Crème)
- Formulation Techniques: Pre-lighteners
- Software: MATLAB
- Software: Minitab
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Lab Equipment: Viscometer
- Lab Equipment: pH Meter
- Lab Equipment: Homogenizer
- Lab Equipment: Microscope
- Statistical Analysis: Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Statistical Analysis: Data Interpretation
Certification
- NX-CAD Workshop, CHEMFLUENCE 15, Anna University
- First Place in Poster Presentation, Chemfluence'14, Anna University
- Special Camping Certificate, Red Cross Seven-Day Special Camp, Vellore
- Certificate of Merit, Manavar Tamil Mandra Thervu-2003 (School-level competition)
Languages
English
Tamil
Keyprojectsandresearch
- Development of Glycerol from Propylene, Designed and optimized a plant layout for glycerol production from propylene, improving cost-efficiency and process flow.
- Recovery of Heavy Metals Using Novel Carbon-Based Materials, Conducted extensive research on using agricultural waste for heavy metal removal from industrial wastewater.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any discrepancies may lead to disqualification.
Patentsandpublications
- Dual Oxidant System for Single Component Hair Coloring System, Patent Draft in Progress
- Synergistic Combination of Cationic Polymers and Humectants for Dye Reduction in Semi-Permanent Hair Color Systems, Patent Draft in Progress
- Performance of Nanoporous Carbon Material Derived from Cocos Nucifera: An Approach for Nickel Recovery Using Continuous Operation., Materials Letters, Volume 262, 1 March 2020, 127101
Timeline
Research Scientist
CavinKare Pvt. Ltd.
06.2019 - Current
B.Tech - Chemical Engineering
Alagappa College of Technology
- NX-CAD Workshop, CHEMFLUENCE 15, Anna University
- First Place in Poster Presentation, Chemfluence'14, Anna University
- Special Camping Certificate, Red Cross Seven-Day Special Camp, Vellore
- Certificate of Merit, Manavar Tamil Mandra Thervu-2003 (School-level competition)
M.Tech - Chemical Engineering
Alagappa College of Technology
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