Dr. Jeyaraman Palani
Chengalpattu
Summary
Polymer Technologist with nearly 20 years of experience in polymeric materials, composites, and friction products. Expertise in formulation development, compounding, product commercialization, and cost optimization for automotive and industrial applications. Proven track record in developing phenolic and FKM-based brake pad formulations for HCV aftermarket and exports. Experience in eliminating solvents in woven friction materials, significantly reducing costs. Proficient in analytical techniques such as FTIR, TGA, DSC, and SEM. Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes including compression moulding, blow moulding, filament winding, and extrusion. RSDC-certified Rubber Technology Master Trainer. Skilled in quality & compliance standards like APQP, DVP, FMEA, IMDS, and TRIZ.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor & Freelance Consultant
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Chennai, India
07.2023 - Current
- Teaching & Pedagogy: Delivering Outcome-Based Education (OBE), creating course materials, conducting labs, and integrating practical applications into the curriculum.
- Student Mentorship: Guiding students with project work, internships, and mentoring capstone projects.
Senior Manager - New Product Development
Hindustan Composites Ltd
Maharashtra, India
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Led new product development initiatives as Senior Manager.
- Engineered phenolic and FKM-based brake pad formulations for HCV aftermarket and exports, enhancing product performance.
- Pioneered solvent elimination in woven friction materials, leading to significant cost reduction.
- Invented paper-based friction materials for agriculture & automotive clutches, expanding product applications.
- Transformed waste dust from friction materials into paver blocks and hollow bricks, promoting sustainability.
- Identified alternative raw materials, diminishing environmental footprint and cutting costs.
- Achievements:
- Reduced cost and environmental impact by converting waste dust material into usable blocks.
- Realized substantial savings for the organization by strategically eliminating use of solvents.
Senior Manager - R&D
Sundaram Brake Linings Ltd
Chennai, India
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Managed R&D operations to increase product performance and compliance at Sundaram Brake Linings Ltd.
- Directed the development and launch of phenolic, nitrile-modified phenolic, and epoxy-modified phenolic brake pads for passenger cars, LCV, and HCV.
- Spearheaded the development of bonded liners for Tata Intra vehicles, guaranteeing superior performance and durability.
- Coordinated root cause analysis using the 8D methodology for customer grievances and quality deficiencies, reinforcing quality control.
- Supervised IMDS updates, vendor evolution, and SOP approvals, upholding regulatory compliance.
- Steered a team to accomplish KRAs, boosting productivity and quality standards.
- Achievements:
- Successfully delivered new bonded liners for key vehicles, showcasing product delivery capability.
- Significantly improved team performance by using improved quality standards and key result areas.
Assistant Professor
Kamaraj College of Engg. & Technology
Madurai, India
04.2010 - 05.2017
- Lecturing polymers, rubber, and facilitating collaboration as Assistant Professor.
- Conducted lectures on polymers, rubber technology, and composites, fostering student comprehension and interest.
- Served as a RSDC-certified Rubber Technology Master Trainer, enhancing workforce skills.
- Organized entrepreneurship programs and industry-institute collaborations, bridging the gap between academia and practical application.
- Achievements:
- Successfully certified as a Rubber Technology Master Trainer by RSDC, showcasing expertise and commitment to workforce development.
- Designed and implemented numerous programs to provide entrepreneurship and industry awareness to students.
Scientist
Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology
Chennai, India
01.2006 - 04.2010
- Oversaw research development activities pertaining to gas sensors as Scientist.
- Initiated the development of carbon nanotube-based ammonia gas sensors.
- Engineered and fabricated lab-scale gas sensing systems.
- Improved the conditions for the development of CNT's, PP/PC & CNT Nanocomposites.
- Conducted research on Metal thin Films and Carbon Nanotubes by SPM.
Assistant Engineer
Sundaram Brake Linings Ltd
12.2004 - 01.2026
- Supporting new product development, material sourcing and improving quality control system as an Assistant Engineer.
- Conducted benchmarking of competitor samples, improving the understanding of industry standards.
- Assisted in new product trials & machine commissioning, aiding in efficient product scaling.
- Evaluated and engaged with suppliers, optimizing material sourcing for new and improved products.
- Developed fitting composition, leveraging DOE for optimal parameters in new product application.
- Streamlined workflow by eliminating Wire Brush reducing the product defects.
- Prepared and reviewed Process Charts, Process failure mode effect & analysis and control plans for products.
- Processed samples by Optimizing and improving quality controls.
- Achievements:
- Successfully applied Design of Experiments to determine perfect parameters for the new product applications.
- Reduced product defect by streamlining production and eliminating the use of wire brush method.
Research Engineer
IIT Bombay
Bombay, India
11.2003 - 07.2004
- Designed and created new compounds while working as Research Engineer.
- Process PA6-SMA encapsulated CNT composites during the research Engineer for IIT Bombay.
- Achievements:
- Successfully researched PA6-SMA encapsulated CNT composites to create an important data base by exploring Polymer technology which is pivotal for advances in material science.
Education
Ph.D. - Polymer Science
Anna University
Chennai, India01.2016
M.Tech. - Polymer Technology
Cochin University of Science & Technology
01.2003
M.Sc. - Chemistry
VHNSN College
Virudhunagar01.1999
B.Sc. - Chemistry
AJ College
Sivakasi01.1996
Skills
- Polymer Formulation
- R&D Management
- Product Development
- Project Management
- Composite Materials
- FTIR
- TGA
- DSC
- SEM
- APQP
Accomplishments
- Secured VIII Rank in M.Sc. University Examinations, demonstrating academic excellence in Chemistry.
- Achieved 84.5 Percentile in GATE 2000, showcasing proficiency in engineering aptitude.
Certification
RSDC-certified Rubber Technology Master Trainer (RSDC - 2017)
Hobbies
Technology Research, Material Science, Scientific Publications, Industry Collaboration
Projects
Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes for Gas sensing applications N Manoharam, P Jeyaraman, Subranshu Sekhar Samal - sponsored by IGCAR Kalpakkam . 2008-09
Publications
- JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
- SS Samal, P Jeyaraman, V Vishwakarma Sonochemical coating of Ag-TiO2 nanoparticles on textile fabrics for stain repellency and self-cleaning-the Indian scenario: a review Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering 9 (06), 519
- P. Jeyaraman, D. Jeyabala, B. Meenarathi, Kuo-Lun Tung & R. Anbarasan Synthesis, characterization, and drug release activity of structurally modified poly(vinyl alcohol) J. APPL. POLYM. SCI. 2018, DOI: 10.1002/APP.46620
- P. Jeyaraman, B. Meenarathi & R. Anbarasan Synthesis, characterization and drug-delivery activity of rifampin anchored poly(vinyl alcohol), Bulletin of Materials Science, Volume 39, Issue 1, February 2016 pp 201-207
- Theoretical Insights and Anticancer Potential of 2,6-Bis((E)-2-amino-4-nitrophenylimino)methyl)-4-methoxyphenol and Its Binuclear Cu(II) ComplexS. Praveen, G. Parinamachivayam, P. Jeyaraman, R. PrabakaraKrishnan, A. Natarajan, K. Geetha, https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.7984Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Timeline
Assistant Professor & Freelance Consultant
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
07.2023 - Current
Senior Manager - New Product Development
Hindustan Composites Ltd
03.2021 - 08.2021
Senior Manager - R&D
Sundaram Brake Linings Ltd
06.2017 - 10.2020
Assistant Professor
Kamaraj College of Engg. & Technology
04.2010 - 05.2017
Scientist
Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology
01.2006 - 04.2010
Assistant Engineer
Sundaram Brake Linings Ltd
12.2004 - 01.2026
Research Engineer
IIT Bombay
11.2003 - 07.2004
Ph.D. - Polymer Science
Anna University
M.Tech. - Polymer Technology
Cochin University of Science & Technology
M.Sc. - Chemistry
VHNSN College
B.Sc. - Chemistry
AJ College