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.