Prasad Muppa
Vlaardingen
Summary
Experienced innovative Principal Scientist in chemistry with 20 years of industry experience of R&D leadership in the area of Metal complexes and catalysis . Colleagues know me as a flexible, goal-oriented 'ideator' who tackles tough challenges with a positive mindset. I flourish in research settings that value scientific freedom and innovation. I am passionate about turning unconventional ideas into solutions while energizing the teams I work with. A strategic thinker dedicated to translating scientific breakthroughs into industrial solutions, driving innovation and sustainability for the future.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Scientist
R&D, Royal Smit&Zoon
Weesp
01.2023 - Current
Senior Scientist
R&D, Royal Smit&Zoon
Weesp
01.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Product Development engineer
R&D, Royal Smit&Zoon
Weesp
01.2015 - 01.2019
IP Scientist
PT&D, Hexion B.V
Rotterdam
01.2013 - 01.2015
- (former Momentive)
Process researcher
PT&D, Hexion B.V
Rotterdam
01.2008 - 01.2012
- (former Momentive)
Postdoctoral researcher
CBAC in Leiden Institute of Chemistry
01.2006 - 01.2008
Alexander von Humboldt Research fellow
Leibniz Institute for Catalysis
Germany
01.2004 - 01.2005
- (former ACA at Berlin) at Rostock University, Germany
Postdoctoral researcher
Nano center, National Chung Hsing University
Taichung, Taiwan R.O.C.
01.2003 - 01.2004
Education
Ph. D - Catalysis reaction engineering and organic chemistry
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT)
India01-2003
Master - Physical Chemistry
Srikrishnadevaraya University
Ananthapur, India01-1997
B.Sc - Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
V R College
Nellore, India01-1995
Skills
- Organometallic chemistry
- Metal complexes
- Catalyst development
- Understanding of activation
- Scale up and Process optimization
- Polymerization chemistry
- Strengthen the patent portfolio
- R&D Innovation roadmap
- R&D strategy development
- Leadership & mentoring
- Written and verbal communication
- Innovation (IP) management
Accomplishments
- Developed and commercialized a dinuclear Mn(IV)-complex catalyzed process for epichlorohydrin, resulting in 8 patent filings.
- As a project manager, two projects of PF/PUF polymer product optimizations have resulted to produce 0,5 M€ /year savings.
- Aquamarine project reached commercial readiness, enhancing series of sulphited oil products. Fe-bidentate catalyst development was crucial.
Certification
- DoE and statistical methods refreshing course by Technical University Eindhoven (TUE) (2025)
- Course certificate “Rhelogy and emulsion technology” in 2022
- Certified Six sigma Green belt in the scale up project by Hexion (2012)
- Design of experiments (DoE) with Statgraphics by Technical University Eindhoven (TUE) in 2010
- Best poster award for scientific paper presentation at NCCC, Netherlands (2007)
- Alexander van Humboldt Research fellowship by AvH Foundation in Germany (2004-05)
- Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) awarded by CSIR, Govt. of India (2000)
- 10 original patents (excluding family members and divisional applications)
- 14 publications in internationally reputed journals
- 4 conference publications
Languages
English
Full Professional
Dutch
Limited Working
Hindi
Professional Working
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Timeline
Principal Scientist
R&D, Royal Smit&Zoon
01.2023 - Current
Senior Scientist
R&D, Royal Smit&Zoon
01.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Product Development engineer
R&D, Royal Smit&Zoon
01.2015 - 01.2019
IP Scientist
PT&D, Hexion B.V
01.2013 - 01.2015
Process researcher
PT&D, Hexion B.V
01.2008 - 01.2012
Postdoctoral researcher
CBAC in Leiden Institute of Chemistry
01.2006 - 01.2008
Alexander von Humboldt Research fellow
Leibniz Institute for Catalysis
01.2004 - 01.2005
Postdoctoral researcher
Nano center, National Chung Hsing University
01.2003 - 01.2004
Master - Physical Chemistry
Srikrishnadevaraya University
B.Sc - Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
V R College
Ph. D - Catalysis reaction engineering and organic chemistry
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT)
Leadership & Collaboration
- Managed 2 product technologists at Smit&Zoon.
- Supervised 4 Master’s and 2 Bachelor’s level research projects during 2021-26
- Led multiple projects with teams consisting of product technologists in matrix environment
- Experience working with the R&D, Analytical, production, sales departments.
- Managed complex projects with multi-year research timelines and deliverables.