New Delhi, Delhi, India
PhD Research Scholar at IIT Roorkee (Department of Paper and Packaging Technology) under Prof. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad, working on sustainable and active packaging systems for the Indian food sector. 13+ years of combined industry and academic experience across print production, packaging design, cost estimation, and vendor management. Former Production Coordinator at Replika Press; now bridging print technology and packaging innovation through doctoral research. Research focus: Active packaging (oxygen scavengers, modified atmosphere), sustainable packaging systems, life cycle assessment (LCA), EPR Rules 2022 compliance, and techno-economic feasibility of emerging packaging technologies in Indian FMCG and cold-chain sectors. Teach Typography, Packaging Design, and Print Production at Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU). Previously adjunct faculty at Kalindi College (DU). Open to research collaborations, consulting engagements in packaging compliance and sustainability, and industry partnerships aligned with active/smart packaging development.
Transferred at Department of Applied arts & Digital Media under Delhi Skill and entrepreneurship University
Subjects taught (Typesetting, Cost Estimation, Packaging Technology, Binding & Finishing, Typography) Student volume (1,000+ students over the tenure) Institutional contributions (B.Voc Academic Cell, institutional publications) Any curriculum development work
Observed editorial workflow, production costing, and print procurement processes for academic publishing.
Managed production scheduling for 50+ concurrent print jobs, coordinating pre-press, press, and dispatch workflows.