Riya Chavan

Cosmetic Technology graduate and MSc student in Sustainable Innovation & Entrepreneurship with hands-on experience in formulation, quality testing, and product development. Driven to pioneer new product and fragrance trends through sustainable innovation, market-led insights, and creative storytelling to support brand growth and long-term value creation.

Intern - Maxima Solutions

• Supported cosmetic product formulation while ensuring compliance with industry safety and quality standards
• Conducted microbiological and quality control testing on skincare formulations
• Assisted in optimizing formulation efficiency and improving production safety processes
• Gained hands-on factory experience supporting the import and export of raw materials and finished cosmetic products
• Developed practical knowledge of raw material handling, storage, and sorting based on chemical properties and reactivity
• Contributed to product development through ingredient evaluation, lab testing, and performance assessment
• Maintained detailed documentation and organized formulation samples for product trials and reviews

Workshop Participant - Cosmosphere, Somalwar's Nikalas Mahila Mahavidyalaya

Perfume Formulation & Marketing

• Participated in fragrance extraction, formulation, and sensory evaluation
• Supported product concept creation and storytelling for perfume launches
• Assisted in marketing and sales strategy during academic product exhibition
• Developed understanding of fragrance positioning and consumer appeal

MSc - Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship - University of Birmingham Dubai (2025-09)

B. TECH - Cosmetic Technology - Nikalas Mahila Mahavidyalaya, RTMU University (2022 - 2025)

School Graduation - MKH Sancheti Public School & Junior College (2020 - 2021)