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.