Ketan Kulkarni

Ketan Kulkarni is a seasoned chemist with extensive experience in the development of polymer additives and formulations. Currently serving as a Senior Research Associate at Clariant since July 2015, Ketan specializes in new product development, focusing on novel polymeric additives for various applications, including anti-scratch and biodegradable polymers. Prior to this role, Ketan worked at Dorf Ketal as a Research Development Executive, where the development of Titanium and Zirconium-based catalysts for polyurethane synthesis was a primary responsibility. Ketan's academic background includes a Master of Science in Polymer Science from Freie Universität Berlin and a Master Thesis on Polymer Networks for Shape Memory Polymers from Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht.