Rathish Arumugam

Rathish Arumugam is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in research and development, particularly in the fields of architecture and building materials. Currently serving as a Technical Lead for Active Glazing at Saint-Gobain Research India since January 2014, Rathish has successfully driven collaborative projects with universities and led multiple product development initiatives, achieving notable sales growth. Expertise includes establishing design thinking competencies, implementing effective communication strategies, and expanding teams for research projects. Additional roles include Technical Solutions Manager at SageGlass, where market expansion strategies for smart electrochromic glass were devised, and contributions at IIIT Hyderabad and Berkeley Lab focusing on green building materials and performance simulations. Rathish holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science and a specialization in Managing Innovation and Design Thinking from HEC Paris.