About me

Dr. Sharma is a highly motivated and accomplished Ph.D. professional with extensive research and industrial experience in Polymer Science & Engineering, specializing in polymer processing, rheology, and material characterization. Adept at bridging the gap between academia and industry, he excels in translating cutting-edge research into practical, real-world manufacturing solutions.

His academic foundation was laid during his postgraduate research at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, where he designed and simulated extrusion dies for rubber products. His work focused on numerical modeling of die swell phenomena using 3D simulation techniques to optimize extrusion die designs—reducing reliance on traditional trial-and-error methods, and thereby enhancing production efficiency and cost-effectiveness. He also investigated predictive modeling approaches to die shape optimization, addressing challenges such as structural deformation and polymer extrudate instability.

Dr. Sharma brings strong hands-on experience with advanced analytical instruments, including Rheometers, Haake Rheocord, Two Roll Mill, De Mattia Flexometer, DSC, TGA, DMA, UTM, SEM, and Din Abrader, giving him a robust analytical foundation in polymer material behavior and performance. His computational proficiency spans ANSYS, OriginPro, DesignModeler, SpaceClaim, SolidWorks, and MATLAB, enabling him to carry out complex design, simulation, and process optimization tasks with high precision.

In the industrial domain, Dr. Sharma has demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams, product innovation, and implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices. He is well-versed in ensuring regulatory compliance with international standards such as REACH, RoHS, FDA, PFAS, and TSCA. His contributions have consistently resulted in improved manufacturing performance, energy efficiency, shorter production cycles, and reduced costs.

Recognized for his problem-solving abilities, commitment to operational excellence, and a solid publication record in extrusion and elastomers, Dr. Sharma aspires to extend his expertise into mold design for polymer products—leveraging simulation-driven methodologies to develop next-generation solutions in advanced material processing.