====== Dr. T Pavan Kumar ======

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Dr. T Pavan Kumar  \\
Senior Scientist – Chemistry & IPR  \\
CSIR - Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT)  \\
Bhubaneswar, India \\

**Professional Synopsis**

Dr. T Pavan Kumar is a distinguished scientist and intellectual property expert with a remarkable blend of expertise in chemistry, innovation, and strategic planning. His multifaceted role at CSIR-IMMT encompasses research leadership, intellectual property management, and business development, positioning him at the forefront of scientific innovation and its practical application.

**Current Positions**

  * Senior Scientist – Chemistry & IPR, CSIR-IMMT
  * Coordinator - Intellectual Property & Convener - Business Development
  * Convener & Manager - Innovative Technology Enabling Center (InTEC)
  * Ethics Officer & Secretary - Standing Ethics Committee-SEC
  * Coordinator - MAITRI
  * Faculty – Chemical Sciences, Academy of Scientific and Industrial Research (AcSIR)

**Education**

  * Ph.D., Osmania University (Synthetic Organic Chemistry), 2011
  * M.Sc., Osmania University (Organic Chemistry-Drug Design), 2004
  * Patents Law, NALSAR, Hyderabad, 2014
  * WIPO Course on Patent Drafting, WIPO, Geneva, 2016

**Professional Experience**

  * Senior Scientist, CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar (2019-present)
  * Assistant Professor (UPSC), TGASC, Puducherry (2018-2019)
  * Post-Doctoral Research, North Dakota State University, USA (2015)
  * Inspire Faculty, CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad (2012-2018)
  * IP Scientist, Dolcera, Hyderabad (2010-2012)

**Research Areas and Keywords**

  * Synthetic Organic Chemistry
  * Drug Design
  * Intellectual Property Rights
  * Innovation Management
  * Technology Transfer
  * Business Development in R&D

**Honors and Awards**

  * Member, Global Intellectual Property Convention (GIPC), 2018
  * WIPO-IP (Patents) Scholarship, 2016
  * SERB-Young Scientist, 2015
  * Telangana Young Scientist, 2015
  * DST-Inspire Faculty, 2012
  * University First & Four Gold Medals, M.Sc., 2004

**Research and Innovation Output**

  * Projects Led: 11
  * Technologies Developed: 13
  * Patents: 43 (27 Granted, 16 Published)
  * Patents Licensed: 4 (2 US, 1 IN, 1 GB)
  * Scientific Publications: 23
  * Ph.D. Students Supervised: 2
  * PG Students Trained: 40

**Impactful Contributions**

  * Successfully introduced about 100 first-time inventors to the IP ecosystem
  * Sensitized approximately 50,000 enthusiasts on various aspects of IPR
  * Delivered over 300 lectures at various organizations on Innovation, Incubation, IPR, and Chemistry

**Professional Memberships**

  * Associate Fellow, Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences (APAS)
  * Life Member, Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI)
  * Life Member, Material Research Society of India (MRSI)
  * Life Member, Indian Society of Chemists & Biologists (ISCB)
  * Life Member, Indian Science Congress (ISC)

**National Committees**

  * Member, Performance Review Committee (PRC), INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Scheme, DST, GoI
  * Member, Steering and Advisory Committee (SAC), WISE Internship in IPR, TIFAC, DST, GoI




Dr. T Pavan Kumar is a visionary scientist and intellectual property expert whose work bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and practical innovation. His exceptional contributions to both chemistry and IPR have positioned him as a leader in fostering scientific advancement and its translation into impactful technologies. Dr. Kumar's multifaceted expertise makes him an invaluable asset to the scientific community and a driving force in the realm of innovation and technology transfer.