Prashant Puri
About Prashant Puri
Prashant Puri is the President & Head of R&D: Innovation, Fertilizers, Insulators, and Chemicals at Aditya Birla Group in Mumbai, with a background in physical chemistry and chemical engineering.
President & Head of R&D at Aditya Birla Group
Prashant Puri currently serves as the President & Head of R&D: Innovation, Fertilizers, Insulators, and Chemicals at the Aditya Birla Group in Mumbai. In this role since January 2010, he has been focusing on developing new technologies and scaling them up to manufacturing plants. His work includes improving manufacturing processes and driving innovation within the company's R&D division. His background in physical chemistry and chemical engineering has been pivotal in advancing the group's research objectives.
Previous Experience at Imperial Chemical Company
Before joining the Aditya Birla Group, Prashant Puri held the position of Head of R&D at Imperial Chemical Company. He worked at the company for four years from 1998 to 2002. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading research initiatives and overseeing the development of new products and technologies in the chemical sector.
Education and Specialization
Prashant Puri holds a diverse and extensive academic background. He studied at Ohio State University, where he specialized in Lazer Raman Spectroscopy on Catalyst, achieving a Post Doctoral- Specialization between 1986 and 1988. He completed his Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry & Catalyst from the University of Pune, which he attended from 1980 to 1985. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Chemistry & Material Science from Furgusson College, achieved between 1980 and 1983.
Notable Projects and Innovations
Throughout his career, Prashant Puri has been involved in several key projects. He successfully developed and implemented a patented technology for the seed coatings and nutrients business, focusing on agriculture and animal health. Additionally, he has improved manufacturing technology for phosphate compounds, including food-grade phosphoric acid. These innovations have made significant contributions to their respective fields, showcasing his expertise and impact.