Sameer Kapole

Lead Corrosion Engineer with 24+ years of experience across corrosion management, protective coatings, materials selection, and surface engineering for wind energy, automotive, infrastructure, and industrial assets. Proven expertise in ISO 12944 / AMPP–NACE / SSPC systems, duplex coatings, lifecycle-based coating selection, and root cause failure analysis. Strong background in polymeric coatings, nanocomposites, corrosion inhibitors, and specification engineering, complemented by R&D leadership, consulting, and global stakeholder engagement.

Inventor with US, EU, and Indian patents and AMPP-certified coatings specialist.

Principal Consultant / Technical Head at Arcorr Technical Consultancy LLP (2023-12 – Present)

• Lead corrosion and coatings consultancy for automotive, wind turbine, concrete structures, and infrastructure assets.
• Develop and review corrosion protection philosophies, coating specifications, and QA/QC plans aligned to ISO 12944 and AMPP standards.
• Advisory on nano-composite, smart coatings, waterproofing systems, and chrome-free inhibitors.
• Ongoing development of AR and multilayer optical coatings; ensures thickness control, durability, and environmental compliance.
• Support clients in vendor audits, failure investigations, and corrective action plans.

Senior Technical Manager – Global Coatings Pigments at Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd (2022-05 – 2023-11)

• Technical lead for global key accounts in industrial and architectural coatings.
• Supported cool roof and corrosion-resistant pigment systems.
• Led RCA of coating failures and customer complaints using structured methodologies.
• Defined customized test protocols aligned with ASTM/ISO standards.

Principal Scientist – Cool Roof Coatings at Everest Industries Ltd (2021-12 – 2022-04)

• Developed MMO pigment-based coating systems with durability and environmental compliance focus.

General Manager – Special Projects (R&D & Product Development) at Kokuyo Camlin Ltd (2014-02 – 2021-11)

• Headed NPD/EPD programs, scaling lab formulations to commercial production.
• Developed water-based adhesives, dispersion coatings, and hybrid polymer systems.
• Led ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 initiatives and sustainability-driven material selection.

Lead Scientist at ITW Innovation Center (2012-03 – 2013-07)

• Led development of lotus-effect nanocomposite coatings for automotive alloys.
• Managed IP strategy, patent drafting, and EHS compliance.

Deputy Manager / Functional Head – Corrosion & Coatings at Suzlon Energy Ltd (2008-10 – 2012-01)

• Lead corrosion engineer for wind turbine components (hub, nacelle, tower, fasteners, platforms). UT and corrosion rate/life of the turbine parts
• Defined surface preparation, coating systems, and application methods globally.
• Developed ISO 12944 C5-M compliant duplex systems for international projects.
• Conducted vendor training, audits, and lifecycle cost optimization.

Faculty & Researcher at DES Technical Institute (1998 – 2008)

Technical Development Officer at Varunsak Plastic Paints (1997 – 1998)

Coating Technologist Trainee at Mahindra & Mahindra (1993 – 1993)

PhD (Tech) in Chemical Engineering – Pune University (2013)

M.Tech in Paint Technology – LIT Nagpur (2006)