Syed Gulrez
Senior Industrialisation Manager @Victrex
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Industrialisation Manager @Victrex
EDUCATION
University of Wales
Doctor of Philosophy, Polymer Science
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Master of Technology - MTech, Fibre Science & Technology
ABOUT SYED GULREZ
Senior Filtration & Industrialisation Leader | Advanced Materials | Global R&D & Manufacturing Scale-UpI lead the development, industrialisation, and global deployment of high-performance filtration and advanced material technologies, helping organisations convert R&D innovation into reliable, manufacturable, and commercially successful products.With 15+ years of experience, I have delivered nonwoven electret and molecular filtration media, advanced polymer systems (PEEK/PAEK), and thermoplastic composite solutions across HVAC, cabin air, indoor air quality (IAQ), vacuum, medical, and industrial filtration markets.My expertise spans the full product lifecycle — from early-stage research through qualification, scale-up, and high-volume manufacturing (TRL 3–9) — with a strong focus on performance validation, quality, manufacturability, and total cost of ownership.Selected impact:Enabled 14.5% year-on-year growth in cabin air filtration portfolios through new electret and combi media platformsDeveloped and licensed AlphaPerm™ molecular filtration technology, generating ~$4.8M incremental annual revenueCommercialised multiple filtration platforms across HVAC, cabin air, IAQ, vacuum, and medical applicationsCommissioned and qualified new European filtration manufacturing capability, unlocking $60M+ market opportunityDelivered >$200k annual cost savings by establishing validated in-house filtration test infrastructureI have led global R&D and technology teams across the UK, Europe, USA, and Asia, and regularly act as the technical interface to customers, operations, quality, and certification bodies. I am recognised for building high-performing teams, mentoring technical talent, and aligning technology strategy with business growth.Core Expertise:Filtration Media | Nonwovens | Electret & Molecular Adsorptive Media | HVAC & IAQProduct Qualification & Scale-Up | Quality & Reliability | DoE | Six SigmaAdvanced Polymers & Composites | Global R&D Leadership
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