Rikhil Shah

Rikhil Shah, PhD, currently serves as Lead Analyst in Intellectual Property at Avient Corporation, contributing to the development of sustainable materials solutions since January 2020. Prior to this role, Rikhil held managerial and analytical positions at Derwent from June 2013 to December 2019, focusing on project management, client engagement, and comprehensive patent analytics. Rikhil's academic background includes a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the Institute of Chemical Technology, complemented by a Master's degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Mumbai. Earlier professional experience includes research roles involving the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredient intermediates and chemical recycling processes.