Sharadwata Pan, PhD

Experience

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  IITB-Monash Research Academy

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2014

  Ph.D. in Physics; Complex Soft Materials and Rheology

  ♣ A novel roadmap for physical characterisation of polymers♣ Optimised an innovative experiment matrix: 8 polymers, 20 concentrations, 10 temperatures ♣ Over 1500 readymade, benchmark data available for validation♣ 7 unique discoveries, prompting a fundamentally better understanding of the domain ♣ 4 articles published in tier-1 journals; 1 as a 'Featured Article'; 1 as 'Most Accessed in 2014'♣ 8 peer-reviewed conference proceedings♣ 12 presentations at international meetings<< Auxiliary benefits: project management, data processing, time and information management aptitudes | Adaptability/flexibility, problem solving and communication skills >> Show less

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

  Jul 2014 - May 2015

  Biomedical engineering | Immunoassay Development | Molecular Diagnostics | Biochemical markers | PoC devices << Technical Headline: “Outreach, integration and maintenance of Virtual Labs”, to test the feasibility of developing a low-cost, rapid, point-of-care diagnostic kit for the detection of bacterial infections / G6Pd deficiency in a miniaturised, paper-based microfluidic set-up. Sponsored by Ministry of HRD, Government of India. >>♣ Product knowledge and resource optimisation, evidenced by a review of over 50 available instruments and supplies, while choosing a feasible path. ♣ Knowledge of current industry trends and market research analysis, shown by extensive background work and survey, along with analysis of over 20 available technologies.♣ Relationship building, collaboration and communication, based on extensive business meetings with more than 10 leading social medicine experts and epidemiologists at more than 5 state-funded public hospitals in Mumbai. Show less Complex soft materials | Polymers | Materials characterisation | Rheology | Physics♣ Information processing and strategic planning, evidenced by the analysis of extraordinarily large scientific datasets (in polymer science), and carefully documenting innovative (some were first-time ever reported) trends, which resulted in 4 publications in top journals. ♣ Project management, time and resource managing, teamwork and collaboration, demonstrated by managing a multifaceted chemical engineering/physics research project, which resulted in 3 international (Indo-Australian) awards. ♣ Conflict resolution and relationship building, shown by managing 3 international supervisors, and advising 2 undergraduate research projects.♣ Ability to communicate complex topics to diverse audiences, as evidenced by several presentations at conferences in United States, Japan, Germany, amongst others. Show less

  • Research Scientist | Data Analysis | Technical Communication (as Project Research Associate)

    Jan 2015 - May 2015

  • Research Project Manager | Research Scientist (as Research Associate)

    Jul 2014 - Dec 2014
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  Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

  May 2015 - Jan 2016

  Research Scientist | Technical Strategist | Data Analyst (as Postdoctoral Research Fellow)

  Biopharmaceuticals | Analytical Chemistry | Proteins | Rheology | Chromatography | TEM<< Technical Headlines: | High concentration monoclonal antibody formulation for subcutaneous administration | Mechanistic understanding of the aggregation process in monoclonal antibodies >>♣ Technical strategist and knowledgeable innovator, evidenced by identification of novel viscosity reducing excipients (like dendrimers) to ensure optimal formulation viscosity, while minimising aggregation. ♣ Product and data analysis, shown by: structural characterisation of the drug aggregate morphologies using Transmission Electron Microscopy; monoclonal antibody characterisation using analytical chemistry, rheology and high throughput DSP tools. ♣ Strategic planning, conflict resolution, teamwork and collaboration, resulting in assistance towards setting up of a Centre of Excellence in Biopharmaceutical Technology at IIT Delhi by DBT, Govt. of India. Show less

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  Technical University Munich

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2023

  Novel sustainable technology | Cosmetics | Microencapsulation | Lipsticks and Shampoo| Biomedical engineering | Complex Soft Materials | Rheology | Native human skin | 3D skin models << Technical Headline: Development of in vitro 3D skin scaffolds with significantly improved mechanical features and transdermal drug delivery compatibility with the native human skins, in collaboration with Dermatest GmbH (Münster, Germany) >><< Technical Headline: Next generation of cosmetic (lipstick) formulations with vitamin D3, in collaboration with KHK GmbH (Cologne, Germany) >><< Technical Headline: Next generation of green, sustainable caffeine microcapsules for natural shampoo with sustained caffeine release and 24-48 h of freshness effect, in collaboration with Odvital Cosmetics GmbH (Neukirchen, Germany) >>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------♣ Project management, conflict resolution, and collaboration skills demonstrated by managing 3 multifaceted biomedical and cosmetic research projects, which developed 3 cross-functional industry-academia collaborations ♣ Advanced level research strategist, which resulted in > 1 Million EUR in accumulative grant funding [The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Federal Government of Germany].♣ Product developer and data analyst, as shown by analysing > 500 biomedical and cosmetic data sets and optimising 5 high-throughput technologies, which could result in > 3 novel, next generation of artificial skin models, lipsticks with vitamin D3 and natural shampoo with microencapsulated caffeine.♣ Innovator, advisor, relationship building and leadership skills and experience in managing research professionals on collaborative projects, as shown by developing > 5 novel scientific concepts and techniques to analyse data, which resulted in 6 publications in tier-1 journals, and mentoring of 1 doctoral candidate (completed) and 2 Masters Theses (completed). Show less Materials characterisation | Complex soft materials | Polymers | Rheology << Technical Headlines: Fluid dynamics of complex soft materials | Shear banding and nonlinear material properties of synthetic and biopolymer solutions | Rheology and particle image velocimetry under large scale deformations >>♣ High-level research strategist and tactical planner, as shown by the ability to attract third party funding (> 30000 EUR) as the extremely prestigious TUFF Fellowship. ♣ Knowledgable innovator and advanced skills in data analysis and information processing, as evidenced by over 10 unique discoveries made in the area of nonlinear polymer rheology and shear banding in complex fluids, which resulted in publications in tier-1 journals like Journal of Rheology, Polymer, amongst others.♣ Advanced communication skills, demonstrated by dissemination of outcomes via multiple presentations at national and international meetings, in Europe. Show less

  • Healthcare & Cosmetics | Product Developer | Scientist & Project Lead

    Sept 2017 - Mar 2023

  • Research Scientist | Data Analysis | Information Processing (as a TUFF Fellow 2016-17)

    Sept 2016 - Aug 2017
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  FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

  Apr 2023 - now

  Healthcare & Cosmetics | Product Developer | Scientist & Project Lead

  Novel sustainable technology | Cosmetics | Lipsticks | Microencapsulation | Process Optimization<< Technical Headline: Development of a process for the dispersive incorporation of microcapsule formulations into highly viscous wax melts for the production of novel lipcare sticks with retarded bioactive substances, in collaboration with KHK GmbH (Hürth, Germany) >>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------♣ Project management, conflict resolution, technical maneuvering, teamwork and collaboration skills demonstrated by managing a multifaceted cosmetic research project, which developed 1 cross-functional industry-academia collaboration (FAU and KHK, GmbH). ♣ Professional R&D strategist, which resulted in 220,000 EUR in accumulative grant funding [The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Federal Government of Germany].♣ Product developer and innovator, being currently engaged in developing and optimizing a protocol for microencapsulation of active ingredients to be used in cosmetic formulations, aiming towards at least 2 high-throughput technologies, which could result in > 2 novel, next generation of cosmetic carriers and cosmeceuticals. Show less

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  Coastal BioTech Ltd

  Sept 2023 - now

  Director of Product Development

  Seaweed-based consumer products | Agritech & sustainability | Intellectual Property | RegulationsOverseeing plans while assisting R&D to implement the vision and strategy for new seaweed-based product development and product lifecycle management of existing seaweed-based products.♣ Identification of product functional requirements for minimum viable products across sectors♣ Strategic product development implementation roadmap design ♣ Proposed monitoring of product performance from testing to go-to-market phase♣ Oversight of product design and development via benchmarking and subsequent IP acquisitions♣ Facilitating industry-academia collaborations to assist R&D in testing♣ Oversight of quality control and quality assurance, including PAT, HACCP and CCP identificationsIt is a foreign shareholding position. The role lays a focus on consumer product development via establishing concept development projects, capabilities to innovate new products, product enhancements and redesign. Show less