Mohan Reddy
Manager (Excipient-R&D)
About
Seasoned Polymer Specialist in R&D for pharmaceuticals, adhesives, and coatings, specializing in acrylic and NVP-based homopolymers/copolymers for high-performance applications.
Organization
Skills and ability to manage multiple assets to reach goals in a timely and cost-effective manner. Expertise in Polymer Synthesis, polymerization process and Characterization techniques like IR, NMR, DSC, TGA, Viscosity, HPLC, Particle size, Spray dryer, & GPC.
Experience
Manager – Research & Development (Excipient) - Alcedo Pharma Chem Pvt Ltd (Aurobindo Group) - Hyderabad, India
(2023-12)
- Spearheading technology development for MMA&EA / Methacrylic acid copolymers, NVP-based homopolymers and copolymers, optimizing formulations for pharmaceutical coating applications to enhance drug delivery efficacy and compliance
- Currently involved in technology development of Evonik Eudragit® and Ashland series products. Successfully Developed Eudragit® L100, S100, and K-90 grades. Presently working on the development and optimization of Eudragit® K-30, K-29/32, and RS 30D
- Literature searching (Scifunder, sciendirect.com, Wiley interscience) and patent literature
- Reaction design, optimization, and polymer characterization of acrylic-based polymers, with systematic reaction modifications implemented to achieve final target properties
- Preparation of the project report along with other relevant documents and reporting to the HOD
R&D Specialist - Venkar Adhesives & Coatings Pvt Ltd - Hyderabad, India
(2018-11 - 2023-12)
- Working on water-based paints and Shades development for surface coating applications
- Preparation of Poly urethane solvent-based resins for coating applications
- Synthesis of adhesives by Emulsion Polymerization for wood Applications
- Led job work for Asian Paints, developing Taparin Solution (bio-additive), resulting in successful scale-up and market delivery
- Designed and commercialized water-based paints and primers for Hyderabad Industries Ltd (HIL, Aditya Birla Group), including Fortune and NK product lines (online/offline variants)
- Innovated anti-efflorescence primers, sealers, interior/exterior primers, and emulsions, launching high-performance Venkar products such as Cement Primer, Proprimer, Classic, Brilliance, Ultra, Shield, Ultra Shield, and Siltex Texture—driving successful market entry for interior/exterior applications
Senior Chemist-Research & Development - Aron Universal Ltd - Jigani, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA
(2015-05 - 2018-09)
- Handling New Product Developments in Polyester, polyamide & copolymer-based pigments used in Plastic applications, textile, paper coatings, aerosol and other applications. In process checking while conducting lab trials such as acid value, amine value…etc
- Have Good experience in making pigment batches & pigment pastes (dispersions)
- A hands-on experience in testings of solvent-based pigments (Softening point, Bulk density, Thermal stability, shade & strength, Particle size, Ash content, solvent resistance, oil absorption, HVC, sunfastness, solvent solubility, compatibility test with different solvents.) as per specification. which is used for Aerosol paints, plastics etc
- Hands on experience in testing of water dispersion pigments which are used for paper coatings
- Good experience in testings of Emulsions (Nonvolatile matter, shade & strength, specific gravity, Particle size, washes fastness…etc) which are used in textile applications
- Development of Poly urethanes-based pigment preparation for aerosol applications
R&D Chemist - Met Comp Industries Pvt., Ltd - Jeedimetla, Hyderabad, A.P, India
(2012-10 - 2015-04)
QC Chemist & Production In charge - Anukampa Polymers Pvt.Ltd - Hyderabad, A.P
(2002-10 - 2003-09)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Synthesis, Characterization and Properties of Copolymers of Carboxy phenyl (meth) acrylates and (meth) acrylamides - Sri Krishnadevaraya University (2008-02)
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Polymer Science - Sri Krishnadevaraya University (2002)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics - Sri Venkateswara University (1999)
