Krishna Kumar Rangachari

Krishna Kumar Rangachari, PhD has extensive work experience in the chemical industry. Krishna Kumar started their career as a Senior Scientist at North Carolina State University, where they focused on developing chlorine-free bleaching techniques for pulps and making modifications to the rapid displacement heating pulp process.

Krishna then joined Rayonier Advanced Materials, where they held various roles, including Group Leader for the Absorbent Materials Business. Krishna Kumar successfully developed a new absorbent core technology and commercialized it, leading to the establishment of a new company called EAM Corporation. Krishna Kumar also served as a Product Manager for the Absorbent Materials Business, contributing to significant sales growth and broadening the technology platform. Additionally, Krishna was the Director of the Absorbent Materials Business, responsible for a $175 million business and repositioning it into the viscose rayon end-use market. Krishna Kumar also led the sales effort for North America and technical service for Asia, achieving $250 million in sales.

Currently, Krishna works at Sanmar Group as the Deputy Managing Director. In this role, they have P&L responsibility for two growing specialty chemicals businesses. Krishna Kumar oversees manufacturing units in Tamilnadu and is involved in manufacturing advanced intermediates and actives for global agro, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical innovators.

Krishna Kumar Rangachari, PhD completed their education in a progressive manner, starting from their Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani between 1984 and 1989. Krishna Kumar further pursued their interest in Chemistry by earning a Master of Science degree from the same institute during the same period. Later, they joined North Carolina State University, where they obtained a Master of Science degree in 1991. Subsequently, Krishna Kumar Rangachari completed their education journey at North Carolina State University by earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in 1996. The field of study for their PhD program is not mentioned in the provided information.