FMCG R and D Expert in Home Care seeking work in Europe

HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LIMITED, BANGALORE 2002 – Current\r\n\r\nSenior Research Scientist – Discover Category Project Leader\r\nHousehold Care Lab\r\nLead a team of researchers on developing disruptive low cost formulations (cheaper by at least 20% than current marketed products) to address key unmet consumer needs of Asia and Africa at a price that is affordable to the target consumers\r\nt Developed & delivered disruptive low cost technologies for hand dish wash, kitchen and toilet cleaning suitable for bottom of pyramid consumers\r\nt Demonstrated >1 m € savings through disruptive solutions\r\nt Scientific expertise in processing of formulations in various formats (pastes, powders, creams and liquids)\r\nt Built technical roadmaps and innovation funnel for Household care, ensured delivery of funnel value as per Category ambition\r\nt Partnered with R&D disciplines to ensure a robust, safe and legal product design\r\nt Managed category resources and category budget worth 150K m€, Improved the accuracy of budget forecasts\r\nt Led cross-functional teams, Coached team members and built capability\r\nt Leveraged external expertise through leading academic OI collaborations with key universities to resolve critical problems\r\n\r\nResearch Scientist / Senior Research Scientist – Technical Project Leader\r\nWater Research Laboratory\r\nPlayed a pivotal role in the development of water purification technologies \r\nt Developed & delivered flocculation-disinfection technology, fabric and carbon based filters for removal of harmful pathogens and suspended particles, controlled and sustained delivery of micronutrients in water to business\r\nt Built scientific expertise in modeling of depth filtration, absorption of colloidal impurities on fibrous media, modelling of flocculation process, and liquid dosing systems\r\nt Partnered with sensory perception and behaviour team during consumer studies, understanding consumer interactions with technology, overcome their unmet needs\r\nt Published scientific findings in key international journals \r\nt Reviewer of various international journals\r\n