Dr. Prakash Mathur

Experience

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  W. R. Grace

  Sept 2007 - Apr 2009

  Product development chemist-engineer

  Lead admixture development for the ME region (UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait) based in Dubai and ensured the region implemented best practice and operated efficiently reducing costs and leveraging internal resources where possible.Part of an international team responsible for the specification, design and construction of a Concrete Lab to develop polycarboxylate (PCE) based admixtures. Implemented process and procedures covering operations, quality control and the sourcing, storage, use and disposal of materials used by the Research and Development team.Launched 4 new polycarboxylate (PCE) based admixtures to reduce the volumes of water used when making concrete specifically for the ME Region. An external pilot of the 1st admixture product generating unexpected revenues USD 100K within a 4-week trial and total projected revenues for the 4 products are estimated in excess of USD 10 Million during their life.Worked closely with non-scientific resources (Sales, Marketing and Corporate Operations) to explain in lay terms un-expected uses of our researched products and assisted as requested in the development of Technical Data sheets and external collateral. Show less

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  Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS)

  May 2009 - Mar 2010

  Concrete Lab Manager

  • Manage concrete laboratory in terms of operations, testing of concrete and cementitious materials (strength, durability, chemical tests)• Created a new system for proper tracking of test specimens to increase accuracy and accountability.• Supervise 3 laboratory technicians and 7 helpers.• Team building and optimum utilization of limited resource.• Prepare and compile detailed monthly and annual technical reports.• Introduce innovative methods of improving the quality of reports. Show less

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  Fosroc

  Apr 2010 - May 2012

  Development Manager/National Product Manager (Admixtures)

   Helped the employer earn global recognition and market reputation by making the collaborating with Samsung C&T a success by developing concretes and admixtures for their first high rise project in India. Deftly played the multiple roles of team lead, formulator and contact point in India  Made key contribution in the construction of recently opened and strategically important Atal Tunnel in Manali (India) by developing PCE admixture and concrete mix design for the same. They were used till the completion of the project Cost engineered top products – recorded savings of USD 125K per year. Visited customers in various parts of India to develop new products on site - expected sales of USD 222K Developed active professional client relationship, identified product gaps and develop new formulations at site. Liaise with sales for better understanding of the market, suggesting products for the same; with technical for product development; with sales/supply chain to ensure optimum inventory. Mentoring and training field personnel on site and conducting biannual internal lecture programs Rewarded with Ex-gratia payment of USD 1000 Show less

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  Aditya Birla Science & Technology Company Pvt Ltd

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2015

  Senior Scientist

  Initiated corporate research activities in the field of construction materials. Helped the management bring visibility to the group leadership by developing proposals, advising on external proposals, engaging in dialogue with business and doing joint projects, creating and nurturing resources Brought the Metal (Hindalco) and Cement (Ultratech) businesses together and showed waste (Copper slag) from former can be beneficial to the latter. Large scale plant and commercial trials were successfully done. This work on concrete technology and waste to wealth is commercialized Developed a new method to reduce fresh concrete’s temperature Show less

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  Pidilite Industries Limited

  Sept 2015 - Feb 2018

  Got the institute reconstructed into a state-of-the-art facility. Lead the team to set up two hands on product application training centers, first of their kind in the country, in collaboration with National Roofing Contractors Association, USA. In close collaboration with internal & external stakeholders, extensive trainings were imparted to engineers/technicians at these centers. Opened Experience Centers in multiple cities in the countryCreated awareness in public regarding maintenance of buildings and good construction practices, by giving media interviews Show less

  • National Specification Manager

    Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Dy. Director (Dr Fixit Institute)

    Sept 2015 - Jun 2017
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  Aditya Birla Science & Technology Company Pvt Ltd

  Mar 2018 - now

  Senior Scientist & Domain Leader

  Leading cement-based product development, innovation, and quality improvement at the corporate research center of the USD 60 B Aditya Birla Group. Managing the domain - regular business reviews with senior leadership, developing project funnel for multiple businesses. • Developing solutions on the waste to wealth platform and circular economy. The initiative has been appreciated by the senior most leadership and given mandate to pursue this field • Developed construction chemicals for business with potential savings of USD 7M per year• Developed and launched some highly innovative and high margin products (scented cement based products, Do It Yourself Crack Filler) • Developed solutions for platform projects like 3D printable concrete. Developed several other innovative products and as lead inventor filed 9 product patents and 9 design applications of which 4 are registered• Identifying and evaluating startups for Group Innovation Cell Show less