Digitization | December 12, 2025
Data is the new catalyst in formulation R&D: Experts
Future of formulation science lies in the seamless blend of data, design, and technology
Future of formulation science lies in the seamless blend of data, design, and technology
Speakers are: Dr. Alok Khullar, Senior Technology Leader, Pidilite Industries; Dr. Kamlesh Pai Fondekar, Head - R&D, Godrej Agrovet; Dr. Hiten Mehta, Head - R&D (Chlor-Alkali), Aditya Birla Chemicals; Dr. Anil Kumar Soni, Head - Application Development, R&D, Clariant Chemicals India; Dr. Rupak Paul, Deputy General Manager – Formulation, Rallis India; Dr. Manish M. Khandagale, Senior Field Application Specialist, Revvity Signals; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News
Prof. Aniruddha B. Pandit, Vice Chancellor, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai; Dr. Raman Ramachandran, Dean & Director, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Somaiya Vidyavihar University; Dr. Anubhav Saxena, Chief - R&D Office, Pidilite Industries Ltd.; Dr. Kamlesh Pai Fondekar, Head - Research & Development, Godrej Agrovet Ltd.; Dr. Jagannath Jadhav, Assistant Vice President (R&D and Business Development), Indo Amines Ltd.; Pratish Koparkar, CHRO, Epsilon Carbon Pvt. Ltd.; and Anjani Prasad, Managing Director and Vice President Textile Effects, South Asia, Archroma
Experts bat for power of partnerships to drive innovation within India’s bio-pesticides industry
Speakers are: Dr. Kamlesh Pai Fondekar, Head - Research & Development, Godrej Agrovet Ltd.; Dr. Bathini Nagendra Babu, Principal Scientist, CSIR Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad; Anuja Kadian, Government & Industry Affairs Director (Asia Pacific), Corteva Agriscience; Dr. Vishal Choudhary, Scientist 'F', Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India; Sachin Mundhe, General Manager, Meghmani Organics Ltd.; Vipin Saini, CEO, Biological Agri Solutions Association of India (BASAI); Smriti Kala, Scientist (Formulation), Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology; and Komal Shah Bhukhanwala, Director, R&D and IP, SML Ltd.
Anjani Prasad, Managing Director and Vice President Textile Effects, South Asia, Archroma; Dr. Kamlesh Pai Fondekar, Head - Research & Development, Godrej Agrovet; Desh Deepak Misra, Chief Operating Officer, Epsilon Carbon; Dr. K. Nagaiah, Chief Scientist, CSIR- IICT, Hyderabad; Dr. Prashant Puri, Head - R&D, DFPCL; Ankit Aggarwal, Director, RDIT, PI Industries; Sandeep Singh, Co-founder & CEO, Covvalent; and Rupark Sarswat, Chief Executive Officer, India Glycols are speakers
Topics to be covered in the session are: Role of government in creating positive environment for developing innovative products; Nanoformulations, biopesticides, and microbial formulations; slow-release formulations; Adjuvants; Policy framework for IP management & technology; Transfer/commercialization and Registration of new molecules amongst others
Scientists and engineers working in R&D should also focus on developing new sustainable materials, such as biodegradable plastics, bio-based materials, and recyclable materials to replace traditional materials that are less sustainable
Speakers are: Bijal Mathkar, R&I Director, Solvay Research and Innovation Center, India; Dr. Mayukh G. Warawdekar, Senior Vice President - R&D, Fine Organic Industries Ltd.; Dr. Kamlesh Pai Fondekar, Head - Research & Development, Godrej Agrovet Ltd.; S. Bharathan, Executive Director - R&D, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.; Ganesan Balakrishnan, GM - R&D and Special Projects, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd.; and Pravin Prashant, Editor, Indian Chemical News.
Thrust on enhanced research spending and patents will produce innovative technological outcomes, leading to multi-folded growth in the chemical business
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