Rakesh Kumar

Rakesh Kumar has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Rakesh began their career as a Research Fellow at The Getty Conservation Institute in Los Angeles, California in 1993. From there, they moved on to work as a Research Associate at the National Center for Preservation Technology & Training in Natchitoches, Louisiana from 1996 to 1998. Kumar then became the Technical Director at United Panel, Inc. in Mt. Bethel, Pennsylvania from 1998 to 2000. Rakesh later worked as an MTS/Senior Scientist at Lucent Technologies/OptronX, Inc. in Allentown, Pennsylvania from 2000 to 2002. Currently, Kumar holds the position of Vice President of Technology at Specialty Coating Systems, Inc., where they have been since 2003. In this role, they lead the technology group and manages Parylene research and development activities worldwide.

Rakesh Kumar began their education at A P Inter College in Manakapur, Gonda, UP, India, where they completed their high school education in 1977. Following this, they attended Thompson Inter College in Gonda, UP, where they completed their intermediate education in 1979, focusing on Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Hindi, and English.

After completing their intermediate education, Rakesh enrolled in Deendayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University. From 1980 to 1982, they pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany. Rakesh then continued their education at the same university, earning a Master's Degree in Organic Chemistry from 1982 to 1984.

Rakesh's academic journey continued, and they pursued a Ph.D. degree at Deendayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University from 1985 to 1989, specializing in Chemistry.

After completing their Ph.D., Rakesh pursued a post-doctorate degree at UCL (University College London) from 1991 to 1992, focusing on Polymer Chemistry, specifically Organic Coating and Adhesion.

The provided information gives us a chronological overview of Rakesh Kumar's educational history, starting from their high school education to their post-doctorate studies.