Shivamurthy Modgi PhD, P.Eng
About Shivamurthy Modgi PhD, P.Eng
Shivamurthy Modgi, PhD, P.Eng, serves as the Technical & Quality Manager at Domtar's Kingsport Mill in Tennessee. With extensive experience in the paper industry, he has held various roles at Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. and Tembec, and holds advanced degrees in Chemical Engineering and Pulp & Paper Science.
Current Role at Domtar
Shivamurthy Modgi serves as the Technical & Quality Manager at Domtar's Kingsport Mill in Tennessee. He has held this position since 2021, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring quality management within the mill. His role involves overseeing technical processes and implementing quality control measures to optimize production in the paper industry.
Previous Experience at Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd.
Prior to his current role, Shivamurthy Modgi worked at Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. in various capacities. He served as the Assistant Superintendent-Deinking and Senior Process Engineer for Tissue Mills from 2008 to 2010. He then held the position of Mill Superintendent from 2013 to 2016, and also worked as Production Manager for the Corrugator Division from 2010 to 2012. His experience at Atlantic Packaging contributed to his expertise in operations management.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Shivamurthy Modgi has an extensive educational background in chemical engineering. He earned his Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc) from The University of British Columbia, where he studied from 2000 to 2001. He later completed his PhD in Chemical Engineering at the same institution from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc) in Pulp & Paper Science from Karnatak University, which he completed from 1992 to 1996.
Expertise in Operations Management
Shivamurthy Modgi possesses a robust background in operations management, particularly in the paper and forest products industry. His skills include process optimization, continuous improvement, and water treatment. He is proficient in root cause analysis, which is essential for identifying and resolving operational challenges. His expertise contributes significantly to enhancing productivity and operational efficiency.
Professional Experience at Tembec
Before his tenure at Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd., Shivamurthy Modgi worked as a Process Engineer at Tembec from 2007 to 2008 in Kapuskasing, Ontario. This role provided him with foundational experience in process engineering within the paper industry, further developing his technical skills and knowledge.