Sumant Dwivedi
Senior R&D Professional | Polymer & Catalyst Design | Polyolefins, Elastomers & Advanced Materials | Ph.D. Materials Science | Bridging Lab-to-Industrial Scale Innovation
- Role
- Senior Researcher at Braskem
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sumant Dwivedi
Polymer development professional with 14+ years of experience driving polyolefin material innovation across the petrochemical and polymer industries. At Braskem, I lead the development of high-performance HDPE, LLDPE, and polypropylene materials, translating targeted polymer architecture into scalable slurry, loop-slurry, and gas-phase manufacturing solutions.My work spans lab-to-pilot scale polymerization, polymer formulation, reactor and process optimization, and structure–property analysis to deliver materials with differentiated mechanical, rheological, and processing performance. I collaborate closely with catalyst, process, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust scale-up, operational efficiency, and consistent product quality.Previously, I contributed to Maersk- and TotalEnergies-funded programs in Denmark focused on polymer-based sealing materials for offshore applications, and ExxonMobil-sponsored research in the U.S. on stereoregulated polyolefin elastomers and advanced rubber formulations.Core strengths include polymer structure–property development, pilot-scale polymerization and scale-up, process optimization, cross-functional R&D leadership, vendor collaboration, FTO and patent drafting, process safety, and SOP development.Driven by advancing sustainable and scalable polymer technologies through disciplined materials design, process-aware development, and industrially viable innovation.
Experience
Senior Researcher
May 2022 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Developed bimodal HDPE and PP for pipe, film, and suture-grade applications, optimizing performance for end-use requirements.Engineered catalysts and polymerization processes for bimodal PE and PP in slurry, loop-slurry, gas-phase, and bulk-phase systems.Led R&D efforts for suture-grade PP and film-grade PE/PP, focusing on molecular weight distribution, rheology, and process adaptability.Directed product development, from lab-scale synthesis to pilot scale trials.Collaborated with global vendors for toll production, material sourcing, and NDA-protected projects.Conducted Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) studies and Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) to ensure regulatory compliance and safety.Authored patents, technical papers, and R&D roadmaps to advance new polymer technology platforms.Partnered with cross-functional teams to translate research innovations into scalable technologies.
Education
Delhi University
Bachelor of Science (BSc)-Honors, Chemistry
2005 — 2008
Delhi University
M.Tech , Chemical Synthesis and Process Technologies
2008 — 2011
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Materials Science
2011 — 2014
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Master of Science - MS, Materials Science
2010 — 2011
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