Professional Experience

Packaging Clinic & Research Institute (PCRI), Hyderabad, India, Director, Feb 2013 - Present

• Established PCRI to meet the rising demand for packaging research, audits, diagnostics, and consultancy services.

Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Hyderabad, India, Deputy Director (Regional Head), Oct 2003 - Feb 2013

• Led the Hyderabad center, focusing on research, development, training, and testing in packaging.

Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Delhi & Kolkata, India,  Held various positions, Jul 1987 - Feb 2013

• Extensive experience in packaging consultancy, testing, training, and R&D across different IIP branches.

Education

• Ph.D. in Packaging
• M.Sc. in Environmental Science, 1983 - 1985
• Post Graduate Diploma in Packaging, IIP, 1985-1987
• MBA (Marketing Specialization) with UNDP Fellowship in Packaging

Skills and Competencies

• Packaging R&D
• Consultancy & Auditing
• Sustainable Solutions

Languages Known

• Hindi (Full Professional)
• English (Full Professional)

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