Krishna Kumar

Chemistry professional committed to academic excellence and innovative teaching methods. Extensive experience in conducting groundbreaking research and mentoring students in both theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry. Known for fostering collaborative atmosphere and adapting to evolving educational needs.

• Honorary Doctoral Award for outstanding achievement in Chemistry by Washington State University.
• National Merit scholarship award by the Government of India (2005-2007) for securing Second rank in Chemistry in BSc.
• Departmental scholarship for MSc Chemistry (2005-2007).
• British council UKIERI Industrial placement with GSK (2007-2008).
• 33rd Position in Mumbai in Chemistry knowledge test conducted by Indian Chemical Society and BARC, Mumbai (2005).
• Second Prize in Intercollegiate science exhibition for the Exhibit 'A Slow Sand Biological Filter' (2003-2004).

• Detailed knowledge of colorimeters, polarimeters, spectrophotometers (single and double beam), karl fisher titrations, NMR prediction (carbon and proton), FT IR, UV- Visible, Fluorescence, Mass analysis (GCMS, LCMS) experience.
• Purification of organic molecules using advanced techniques.
• Expertise in high pressure autoclave reactions using Carbon monoxide, oxygen & hydrogen gases.

• Represented HPFL in the technical conference on catalyst titled 'The Element' conducted by JohnsonMatthey group (10/01/11).
• GlaxoSmithKline Corporate poster presentation in London in Common Wealth Office (2008).
• GSK oral Presentation: Developmental changes in Salbutamol process, ADH strips used in industry for alcohol detection (2008).
• Departmental presentation on Fluorescent based Chemo selective Ion sensors (2007).

• DOW CHEMICALS – TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES POWAI, Senior Process Associate - EHS; Hazard Communication and Compliance technologist- MSDS author, 08/01/12, 07/01/13, Authorization of Material safety Data sheets (MSDS) using SAP R3, creation, maintenance and its release to Europe, US, Latin America and Asia pacific regions., Knowledge of various compliance regulations and standards like Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) and Global harmonized system (GHS).
• HINDUSTAN POLYAMIDES & FIBRES LTD, NAVI MUMBAI, RABALE, Research & Development officer, 10/01/10, 07/01/12, Design and synthesis of substituted aromatic aldehydes, alkylsubstituted arylcarboxylic acids and aliphatic targets using organometallic chemistry., Expertise in gas catalysed Gattermann Koch reaction, hydroformylation, oxidation, oxidative coupling of dialkylphenols, hydrogenation, carbonylation, autoclave reactions and its scale up in pilot plant batches and leading the project on carbon monoxide reactions.
• GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS, UNITED KINGDOM, Synthetic Organic Chemist, 08/01/07, 08/01/08, Synthetic Improvements, improvisation, development and Investigatory studies in Salbutamol and Fluticasone process., Experience in reactions using controlled laboratory reactors., Research on synthesis of Asthma API and its method development.

· Represented HPFL in the technical conference on catalyst titled “The Element” conducted by JohnsonMatthey group (Oct 2011).

· GlaxoSmithKline Corporate poster presentation in London in Common Wealth Office (2008).

· GSK oral Presentation: Developmental changes in Salbutamol process, ADH strips used in industry for alcohol detection (2008).

· Departmental presentation on Fluorescent based Chemo selective Ion sensors (2007).