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Hire Dr. Anuj S.

United States

USD 175 /hr

Technology and Innovation Consultant | Expert in sstainable innovation, driving materials science and specialty chemical

Profile Summary

I am a seasoned sustainable science and innovation leader with over 20 years of experience driving transformative solutions across multiple industries, including Automotive, Aerospace, Building Materials, Fashion/Textiles, and Bio-manufacturing. My passion lies in leveraging cutting-edge materials science and knowledge of specialty chemicals to address pressing societal challenges through sustainable product design, scale-up, and commercialization. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered results by fostering collaborations with industry and academic partners, aligning strategic vision with execution, and championing circular economy principles. My expertise includes sustainability assessments, lifecycle analyses, ESG impact metrics, intellectual property strategy, and technology transfer to commercialization. Highlights of my work include: • 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Spearheading the commercialization of BIO-VERA™, an animal-free, sustainable material made with recycled tires and plant-based protein, achieving >80% renewable content without compromising performance. • 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 - Leading multi-functional teams to develop innovative materials and scale manufacturing processes to serve global markets, driving multi-million-dollar revenue opportunities. • 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - Implementing advanced portfolio management frameworks that reduced time-to-market and optimized resource allocation for high-value innovation. • 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 - Building robust partnerships with global corporations, startups, and universities to deliver impactful R&D outcomes. Recognized for my contributions to green chemistry and sustainable technologies, I hold over 30 U.S. patents and have co-authored five book chapters and 15 peer-reviewed publications. I am committed to driving sustainability at scale by integrating technical excellence with strategic vision and collaboration. With a Ph.D. in Materials Science, an MBA, and executive training in finance and project management, I bring a unique blend of technical depth, business acumen, and leadership experience. Let’s connect to explore opportunities to create a lasting positive impact on the world through sustainable innovation.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Product Design
• ★ Research Methodology
• ★ Innovation Management
• ☆ Dewatering & Drying Technology
• ☆ Surface Science
• ☆ Materials Science & Engineering
• ☆ Natural Product Chemistry
• ☆ Molecular Engineering
• ☆ Biopolymers
• ☆ Polymer Chemistry
• ☆ Electrochemistry
• ☆ Biomaterials
• ☆ Solid State Sciences
• ☆ Solid-State Chemistry
• ☆ Green Chemistry
• ☆ Organometallic Chemistry
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Light Microscopy
• ☆ Electron Microscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Microscopy
• ☆ Scanning Probe Microscopy
• ☆ Mechanical Engineering
• ☆ Tribology
• ☆ Engineering Thermodynamics/Thermophysical Engineering
• ☆ Systems Engineering
• ☆ Engineering Economics
• ☆ Chemical Engineering
• ☆ Chemical Manufacturing
• ☆ Process Chemistry
• ☆ Heat Transfer & Calorimetry
• ☆ Environmental Engineering and Technology
• ☆ Industrial Engineering
• ☆ Industrial Operations Research
• ☆ Manufacturing
• ☆ Manufacturing Facility Design
• ☆ Continuous Process Manufacturing
• ☆ Lean Manufacturing
• ☆ Manufacturing Optimization
• ☆ Process Control
• ☆ Environmental Science
• ☆ Pollution Control & Waste Management
• ☆ Water Pollution
• ☆ Environmental Management & Protection
• ☆ Environmental Policy
• ☆ Environmental Remediation
• ☆ Environmental Chemistry
• ☆ Fracture Mechanics
• ☆ Thermodynamics
• ☆ Adhesion Technology
• ☆ Applied Chemistry
• ☆ Knowledge Management
• ☆ Bioenergy & Biofuels
• ☆ Data Archaeology
• ☆ Decision Science
• ☆ Engineering Design
• ☆ Industrial Design
• ☆ Industrial Management
• ☆ Production & Operations Management
• ☆ Information & Knowledge Management
• ☆ Data Storage
• ☆ Leadership
• ☆ Vegan Products
• ☆ Non-GMO Products
• ☆ Product Evaluation
• ☆ Material Sourcing
• ☆ Reverse Engineering
• ☆ Device Fabrication
• ☆ Injection Molding
• ☆ Stability Testing
• ☆ Shelf-Life Testing
• ☆ Product Prototyping
• ☆ Design for Manufacturing
• ☆ Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
• ☆ Product Validation
• ☆ Product Compliance
• ☆ Concept Development
• ☆ Product Launch Support
• ☆ Packaging Design
• ☆ Hypothesis
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Survey Design & Methodology
• ☆ User Research
• ☆ Quantitative User Research
• ☆ Qualitative User Research
• ☆ Meta-Research
• ☆ Feasibility Studies
• ☆ Technology Scouting
• ☆ Fact Checking
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Gap Analysis
• ☆ Gray Literature Search
• ☆ Presentation Design
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Journal Selection
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Instructional Materials
• ☆ Release Notes
• ☆ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ SOP & Protocol Writing
• ☆ White Papers
• ☆ Spec Sheets
• ☆ Case Studies
• ☆ Textbook Content Writing
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Literature Review
• ☆ Traditional/Narrative Literature Review
• ☆ Systematic Literature Review
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Language Translation
• ☆ Screenwriting
• ☆ Creative Writing
• ☆ Audio Transcription
• ☆ 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
• ☆ Consumer Products
• ☆ Business Operations
• ☆ Business Strategy
• ☆ Business Statistics
• ☆ Business Education
• ☆ Small Business
• ☆ Customer Service
• ☆ Entrepreneurship
• ☆ Sustainable Development
• ☆ International Economics
• ☆ Environmental Economics
• ☆ Intellectual Property Law
• ☆ Marketing Strategy
• ☆ Market Research
• ☆ Qualitative Market Research
• ☆ Quantitative Market Research
• ☆ Business Intelligence
• ☆ Nonprofit Organization Administration
• ☆ Crisis Management & Emergency Preparedness
• ☆ Project Management
• ☆ Corporate Governance
• ☆ Risk Management
• ☆ Six Sigma
• ☆ Technology Law
• ☆ Management Consulting

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing, Business & Legal Writing, Creative Writing, Audio Transcription, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Market Research, User Research, Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Digital Strategy Consulting, Healthcare Consulting, Legal Consulting, Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Mining, Data Cleaning, Data Processing

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Deformulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Product Validation, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Product Compliance , Concept Development, Product Launch Support, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, Device Fabrication

Work Experience

VP Materials Science R&D

Modern Meadow Inc.

July 2022 - October 2024

Chief of Staff (Office of Chief Science & Technology 0fficer)

Modern Meadow Inc.

February 2022 - June 2022

Executive Director, Princeton Institute of Materials

Princeton University

July 2019 - February 2022

Technology Director

Solidia Technologies Inc.

October 2015 - June 2019

Technology Specialist

WilmerHale LLP

January 2014 - September 2015

Research Associate & Sr. Research Engineer

Saint Gobain R&D Center

December 2006 - January 2014

Education

MBA

University of Massachusetts at Amherst- United States

January 2011 - May 2014

Doctorate

University of Cincinnati

August 2001 - March 2007

Bachelors of Engineering

MNIT Jaipur, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

July 1994 - June 1998

Certifications

• none

  Not applicable

  January 2025 - January 2025

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Anuj Seth, Jitendra A. Jain, Nicholas DeCristofaro(2019). Environmental impact and durability of carbonated calcium silicate concrete . Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Construction Materials. 172. (4). p. 179--191. Thomas Telford Ltd.