Dr. Sujit Sharma is a distinguished researcher and innovator in the field of Chemical Engineering, specializing in elastomeric materials, polymer processing, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). He is currently working as Assistant Manager (R&D) at Apcotex Industries Limited. Prior to joining Apcotex, he served as Assistant Manager (R&D) at Aliaxis, a global leader in advanced plastic piping systems, providing innovative solutions for water management and building sectors.

During his tenure at Aliaxis, Dr. Sharma led simulation-driven research and product development activities, utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Moldflow, and structural analysis to optimize polymer processing and product design. He also spearheaded customer-oriented application development, translating customer requirements and market needs into technically viable product solutions and ensuring strong alignment between product performance and market expectations.

His professional expertise spans elastomeric and polymeric materials, polymer processing, computational modeling, product development, material characterization, and simulation-based engineering, with a strong focus on developing innovative and application-oriented solutions for industrial challenges.He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, where he conducted groundbreaking research on optimizing die design for complex automotive profiles.

His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (2015), followed by a Master of Technology from IIT Kharagpur (2018). He also gained valuable industrial experience through vocational training at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Haldia Refinery) and collaborated on a major M.Tech project with ALP Nishikawa, Punjab.

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Research & Contributions

Dr. Sharma’s doctoral research focused on CFD modeling for predicting the flow behavior of filled EPDM rubber compounds during extrusion, aiming to enhance manufacturing efficiency and precision. His innovative simulations have led to optimized die designs, significantly reducing manufacturing costs, die development cycles, and environmental impact. By shifting from traditional trial-and-error methods to predictive simulations, his work has contributed to a more sustainable and cost-effective approach in the rubber and polymer industry.

His research has been published extensively, including:
✅ One paper in the Journal of Manufacturing Processes
✅ Two papers in the Chemical Engineering Journal as a primary author
✅ Seven papers as a co-author

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Awards & Recognition

Dr. Sharma’s pioneering contributions to elastomeric profile design and shaping processes have earned him global recognition and multiple accolades, including the prestigious National Petrochemical Award. His work continues to shape the future of advanced manufacturing in the petrochemical and automotive industries.