Prashant Kumar Bharti

PhD Researcher, IIT Roorkee (Packaging Technology) | Sustainable Packaging | Active Packaging | EPR | 13 Years Print & Packaging | DSEU Lecturer

New Delhi, Delhi, India

About

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.

Experience

  • Lecturer at DSEU Mayur Vihar
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Transferred at Department of Applied arts & Digital Media under Delhi Skill and entrepreneurship University

  • Lecturer at DSEU Pusa Campus
    Oct 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 10 mos

    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

  • Adjunct Faculty at Kalindi College
    Feb 2018 - May 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Summer Intern at SAGE Publications India
    Jun 2017 - Jul 2017 · 2 mos

    Observed editorial workflow, production costing, and print procurement processes for academic publishing.

  • Production Coordinator at Replika Press
    Jul 2011 - Oct 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Managed production scheduling for 50+ concurrent print jobs, coordinating pre-press, press, and dispatch workflows.