Rudra Saurabh Shresth

I am an accomplished R&D Director with over 20 years of experience in product innovation and technology development within the consumer goods sector. My expertise lies in leading teams to successfully implement sustainable practices and breakthrough technologies across Homecare, Foods, Personal Care and Beauty and Wellness divisions. With a deep understanding of underlying science and a track record of patents and publications, I am passionate about driving growth and enhancing the potential of my teams

Research and development professional with strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proven track record in driving innovation and managing cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results. Highly adaptable with focus on collaboration and strategic planning in fast-paced environments. Expertise in project management, product development, and process optimization.

• 1) Molecular weight distributions of polydisperse polymers in coexisting liquid phases November 2002 The Journal of Chemical Physics 117(19):9037-9049
• 2) Possibility of proton oscillations through the benzene ring January 1996 Current Science 71(1):49-53

• Over 30 Classified Unilever R&D Research Reports on varied subjects covering development of a number of product and process technologies.
• 17 inventions patented in multiple countries
• 2 publications

• Led teams to over several global product launches in Unilever –
• - Low foam washing powders in South Africa, Indonesia and India
• - Easy rinse bars in India
• - Source water clarification technology in Indonesia
• - Pilot of No water cleaning technology in UK
• - Aroma Capture and Add Back technology implementation in Kenya and incorporation in global blends
• - Microbiome Friendly Bodywash US 2022
• - Microbiome friendly Shampoo China 2024
• - New Antimicrobial Lifebuoy Bar India 2024

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• 2) WO11020734 A2 - A PROCESS AND A DEVICE TO CLEAN SUBSTRATES
• 3) WO15003913 A1 - DETERGENT COMPOSITION
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• 5) US2010307541 AA - PROCESS AND A DEVICE TO CLEAN SUBSTRATES
• 6) US2012138708 AA - PROCESS AND A DEVICE TO CLEAN SUBSTRATES
• 7) WO15003912 A1 - DETERGENT COMPOSITION
• 8) WO15003911 A1 - DETERGENT COMPOSITION
• 9) US2013269733 AA - DEVICE FOR WASHING HANDS
• 10) WO14001078 A1 - WATER CLARIFICATION COMPOSITION AND PROCESS
• 11) US2012225404 AA - PROCESS FOR CLEANING TEETH
• 12) US2012138103 AA - PROCESS FOR CLEANING HARD SURFACES
• 13) WO17211539 A1 - A MACHINE COMPRISING A DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE MACHINE OR PROCESS BY DETECTING A QUALITY OF A FLUID FORMULATION TO BE INTRODUCED IN THE MACHINE AND CORRESPONDING METHODS
• 14) US2013289501 AA - SKIN TREATMENT PROCESS AND DEVICE
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• 16) US2013327361 AA - FLOCCULATION PROCESS AND DEVICE
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