Karthi Keyan

Results-driven Technical and R&D Manager with 9 years of progressive experience in product development, regulatory compliance, and technical services for industrial applications. Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams, driving cost-efficient formulation strategies, and delivering market-driven solutions for industrial applications ensuring seamless regulatory audit readiness. Skilled at bridging R&D with business strategy through market-driven product development and collaborative scale-ups.

Proficient in establishing new testing protocols, ensuring quality compliance, and overseeing successful product launches from lab to field.

Manager (R&D formulation and Product regulation) at PROKLEAN TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD (2017-07 – Present)

• Lead an 8-member multidisciplinary R&D team delivering formulation solutions for industrial auxiliaries (Textile/Pulp & Paper/HPC), antimicrobial agents, and water treatment applications, successfully transitioned lab-scale formulations to production scale
• Diverse cross-functional collaborations with Production, QC, and Field Application teams to ensure smooth scale-up, standardization, and successful customer validation of newly developed products
• Evaluate feasibility and prioritize R&D projects based on market demand, technical viability, and commercial potential
• Monitor products for Stability and Performance trends with actions taken as needed
• Ensure developed formulations comply with regulatory and sustainability standards including ZDHC, GOTS, Halal, and GreenPro certifications

Alumni Member of Board of Studies (Department of Biotechnology) at RAJALAKSHMI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI (2019-12 – 2022-12)

• Contributed to curriculum design and recommended teaching schemes to integrate industry-relevant biotechnology practices
• Proposed new practical approaches and recommended learning materials to enhance student engagement and knowledge

Research Intern (R&D, Application Technology Lab) at NOVOZYMES SOUTH ASIA LTD. (2016-12 – 2017-06)

• Conducted enzyme application trials to enhance oil extractability from vegetable sources
• Analyzed oil quality using GC-FID and optimized treatment conditions using statistical tools for efficient technology transfer

Ph.D in Biotechnology – Hindustan University

Master's in Industrial Biotechnology – SASTRA University (2015-07 – 2017-06)

Bachelor of Biotechnology in Biotechnology – Rajalakshmi Engineering College (2011-06 – 2015-05)