Arun Kumar Awasthi

About Arun Kumar Awasthi

With a PhD in Chemistry and more than 20 years of experience, my career spans scientific research, product innovation, cost optimization, technical services, technical sales, and new business development. I specialize in translating advanced chemistry into scalable, commercially successful products that create tangible market impact.I bring extensive expertise in product development, market development, technical sales, and customer-centric innovation, with a strong focus on polymers, advanced coatings, industrial coatings, adhesives, sealants, paints, construction chemicals, and advanced materials.Throughout my career, I have driven innovation-led growth by integrating application engineering, business development, and strategic customer engagement. My approach combines deep technical understanding with market insights to develop high-performance solutions, expand market presence, and build long-term customer partnerships.I am a Chartered Chemist (CChem) with the Royal Society of Chemistry and a member of the American Chemical Society. I am also an inventor with several patents, publications, and professional awards recognizing my contributions to the field.My strengths include strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, technology commercialization, and cross-functional leadership. I am also skilled at analyzing complex technical challenges, preparing detailed technical and strategic reports, and implementing solutions within defined business practices and policies.An effective communicator and relationship builder, I bring strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, enabling successful collaboration with customers, internal teams, and business leaders to drive innovation and sustainable growth.

Experience

1. Vice President Research and Development

   Jesons Industries Limited

   Jan 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   A leadership role responsible for driving business growth through leading R&D and product innovation across adhesives business vertical Spearheaded the development and market launch of high-speed coating systems (up to 345 MPM) with water-based adhesives, driving adoption across packaging markets in India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.Spearheaded the development and successful market introduction of water-based filmic label adhesives across India and the Middle East, distinguished by high shear strength and enhanced peel adhesion.Spearheaded the development and market introduction of acid-resistant, water-based adhesives for battery labels, enabling reliable performance under aggressive chemical exposure.Engineered an innovative water-based adhesive system for BOPP tape, achieving an optimal balance of high shear strength, aggressive tack, and odor-free application. The formulation is cost-efficient and specifically optimized for the performance and environmental demands of Indian and Middle Eastern packaging industries.Designed and optimized a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) formulation to replace solvent-based adhesives, incorporating advanced polymer architecture to achieve high water resistance and scrub durability.

Education

• Kanpur University, India

  Master of Science - M.Sc.

• Academy of Management Studies , Lucknow

  Industrial Management

• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

  PGDBA

• Vellore Institute of Technology

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

• Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University, Kanpur

  Bachelor of Laws - LLB

• The Adhesive and Sealant Council ,USA

  TAC Graduate

• Royal Society of Chemistry , Cambridge , UK

  Chartered Chemist , Polymers, Adhesives , Coatings, Paints, Construction Chemicals & Chemistry