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Work History
Education
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Training and workshop
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BARUN BERA

Principal Scientist
1301/T2, Soham Gardens, GB Road, Thane

Summary

Profile

A seasoned principal scientist with a proven track record in managing new development projects from early design through execution phases. Successfully leads a team of three scientists and technicians, ensuring efficient collaboration and optimal project outcomes in domestic and international level. Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing five research projects per year, showcasing a strong commitment to innovation and scientific advancement. Experienced in preparing comprehensive reports, publications, organizing training sessions and delivering impactful oral presentations to large groups. A determined and well-rounded individual with over 10 years of experience working as a scientist within the chemical industry (specialization - adhesives).

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Principal Scientist

Pidilite Industries Limited
2023.04 - Current
  • Mentored junior scientists and provided guidance on experimental design, data interpretation, and professional development opportunities.

Lead Scientist

Pidilite Industries Limited
2015.10 - 2023.03
  • Done in depth research on HMA to develop new products and convert target market to achieve business / organizational objectives. Collaborated with international research teams, fostering global partnerships and knowledge exchange.

Scientist

Intek Tapes Private Limited
2014.06 - 2015.10
  • Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with cutting edge innovation.

Education

PhD - Organometallic and coordination chemistry

Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore, Karnataka
2008.06 - 2014.05

MSc - Polymer chemistry

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
2006.06 - 2008.05

BSc - Chemistry

University of Calcutta
Kolkata, West Bengal
2003.06 - 2006.05

Skills

Hotmelt Adhesive market and application knowledge

Manufacturing (state of the art) and quality control

Analytical - Rheology, NMR, FTIR, UV, DSC, TGA, DTA, TEM, UTM, MS, EDXRF

Standards - ASTM, FINAT, UL, IoPP, PSTC, USFDA, REACH

Six sigma quality tools and DOE

Critical thinking abilities

Handling team of mixed experience

Lab Safety Protocols

Collaboration and design thinking

Training and workshop

  • Polymer and resin manufacturer meet, China May 19 - May 31, 2024


  • Münich Adhesive and Finishing Symposium MKVS Oct 28 - Oct 30, 2020, Online


  • Technology transfer, product development training, Detmold, Oct 24 - Oct 26, 2019


  • K-tradefair Duesseldorf, Oct 21 - Oct 23, 2019

Publications

  • Sustainable biobased hotmelt adhesives for packaging applications - Ashish P., Bera B., manuscript under preparation.


  • Exploration of light weight fillers in hotmelt adhesives - Sheikh I., Bera B., Tech. Int. (2024).


  • Can energy into mass conversion thwart global warming? An opinion - Bera, B. Int. J. Creat. Res. Thoughts (2021).


  • Dynamics of H-atom exchange in stable cis-dihydrogen/hydride complexes of ruthenium(II) bearing phosphine and N-N bidentate ligands - Bera, B.; Patil, Y. P.; Nethaji, M.; Jagirdar, B. R. Dalton Trans. 2014, 43, 4726.

Timeline

Principal Scientist

Pidilite Industries Limited
2023.04 - Current

Lead Scientist

Pidilite Industries Limited
2015.10 - 2023.03

Scientist

Intek Tapes Private Limited
2014.06 - 2015.10

PhD - Organometallic and coordination chemistry

Indian Institute of Science
2008.06 - 2014.05

MSc - Polymer chemistry

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
2006.06 - 2008.05

BSc - Chemistry

University of Calcutta
2003.06 - 2006.05
BARUN BERAPrincipal Scientist