Dr. C. Bharadwaj Kumar
R&D Industry Expert and Professor, Department of Chemistry, Sri Indu Institute of Engineering & Technology (SIETK), Puttur, Karnataka
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-CHEM-KA-IND-2026-2190
Profile Summary
Dr. C. Bharadwaj Kumar is an innovative chemical engineering professional with over 21 years of combined experience across industrial R&D leadership, academic teaching, and technical consulting. He has held senior leadership roles including Vice President – R&D and Head – R&D in agrochemical and fertilizer industries, where he led the development, scale-up, and commercialization of advanced formulations such as nano urea, mixed metal chelates, plant growth regulators, humates, and fertilizer additives. Dr. Kumar has extensive experience in establishing industrial manufacturing facilities, process optimization, regulatory-compliant scale-up, and government-funded project leadership. Alongside industry roles, he has contributed as a professor and research leader, publishing in international journals and authoring book chapters in chemical and environmental engineering.
Subject Matter Expertise
Engineering:
– Chemical Engineering
Power & Energy:
– Renewable Energy – Bioenergy & Biofuels
– Hydrogen Energy
Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences:
– Pollution Control & Waste Management
– Chemical Engineering
Power & Energy:
– Renewable Energy – Bioenergy & Biofuels
– Hydrogen Energy
Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences:
– Pollution Control & Waste Management
Mentorship Offered
Consulting Expertise:
– Scientific and Technical Consulting
– Manufacturing Consulting
Product Development:
– Formulation
– Manufacturing
– Product Validation
Research:
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Scientific and Technical Consulting
– Manufacturing Consulting
Product Development:
– Formulation
– Manufacturing
– Product Validation
Research:
– Scientific and Technical Research
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Bharadwaj Kumar has more than two decades of experience spanning industrial R&D leadership, technical consulting, and academic roles. His work includes establishing agrochemical and fertilizer manufacturing plants, developing and commercializing nano-formulated products, leading multi-crore government-funded research projects, and delivering technical solutions for process optimization, sustainability, and scale-up.
Company Name: Varad Crop Science Pvt. Ltd., Maharashtra
Job Title: Vice President – Research & Development (R&D)
Duration: February 2022 – January 2025
Description: Led the establishment and commissioning of advanced agrochemical manufacturing plants including EC (Emulsifiable Concentrates), SL (Soluble Liquids), and SC (Suspension Concentrates). Spearheaded the development of nano urea formulations, humates, plant growth regulators, and mixed metal chelates. Managed end-to-end R&D operations encompassing process engineering, scale-up, plant setup, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Played a key role in innovation-driven product development and technology transfer from laboratory to commercial production.
Company Name: Varad Crop Science Pvt. Ltd.
Job Title: Head – Research & Development (R&D)
Description: Developed novel anticaking agents and advanced fertilizer formulation techniques to improve product stability and performance. Provided high-level technical consultancy for process optimization, formulation enhancement, and product improvement across multiple agrochemical product lines. Supported innovation initiatives and continuous improvement in manufacturing and R&D practices.
Institute Name: Sri Indu Institute of Engineering & Technology (SIETK), Puttur
Job Title: R&D Industry Expert and Professor, Department of Chemistry
Duration: May 2025 – Present
Description: Serving as an industry expert and academic leader in chemical sciences and applied R&D. Providing consultancy on process improvement and industrial R&D integration. Leading major research and funding proposals including BIRAC–DBT projects on liquid bio-fertilizers and biocontrol agents, as well as ICSSR-funded Green Hydrogen research initiatives. Actively involved in mentoring students, guiding industry-linked research, and fostering academia–industry collaboration.
Job Title: Vice President – Research & Development (R&D)
Duration: February 2022 – January 2025
Description: Led the establishment and commissioning of advanced agrochemical manufacturing plants including EC (Emulsifiable Concentrates), SL (Soluble Liquids), and SC (Suspension Concentrates). Spearheaded the development of nano urea formulations, humates, plant growth regulators, and mixed metal chelates. Managed end-to-end R&D operations encompassing process engineering, scale-up, plant setup, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Played a key role in innovation-driven product development and technology transfer from laboratory to commercial production.
Company Name: Varad Crop Science Pvt. Ltd.
Job Title: Head – Research & Development (R&D)
Description: Developed novel anticaking agents and advanced fertilizer formulation techniques to improve product stability and performance. Provided high-level technical consultancy for process optimization, formulation enhancement, and product improvement across multiple agrochemical product lines. Supported innovation initiatives and continuous improvement in manufacturing and R&D practices.
Institute Name: Sri Indu Institute of Engineering & Technology (SIETK), Puttur
Job Title: R&D Industry Expert and Professor, Department of Chemistry
Duration: May 2025 – Present
Description: Serving as an industry expert and academic leader in chemical sciences and applied R&D. Providing consultancy on process improvement and industrial R&D integration. Leading major research and funding proposals including BIRAC–DBT projects on liquid bio-fertilizers and biocontrol agents, as well as ICSSR-funded Green Hydrogen research initiatives. Actively involved in mentoring students, guiding industry-linked research, and fostering academia–industry collaboration.
Educational Summary
Dr. Kumar holds doctoral, postgraduate, and undergraduate qualifications in Chemical Engineering, with academic training supporting his expertise in industrial processes, energy, and environmental engineering.
Institution Name: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field / Description: Commerce
Duration: 2019 – 2025
Institution Name: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree Title: M.Com. (Gold Medalist)
Field / Description: Accounting & Finance
Duration: 2015 – 2017
Institution Name: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree Title: B.Com.
Field / Description: Accounting & Finance
Duration: Completed 2015
Institution Name: Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh
Degree Title: Class XII
Field / Description: Commerce
Duration: Completed 2012
Institution Name: Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh
Degree Title: Class X
Field / Description: All Subjects
Duration: Completed 2010
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field / Description: Commerce
Duration: 2019 – 2025
Institution Name: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree Title: M.Com. (Gold Medalist)
Field / Description: Accounting & Finance
Duration: 2015 – 2017
Institution Name: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree Title: B.Com.
Field / Description: Accounting & Finance
Duration: Completed 2015
Institution Name: Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh
Degree Title: Class XII
Field / Description: Commerce
Duration: Completed 2012
Institution Name: Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh
Degree Title: Class X
Field / Description: All Subjects
Duration: Completed 2010
Publications
Dr. Kumar has published research articles and book chapters in the areas of environmental engineering, biofuels, hydrogen energy, and chemical process optimization.
Publications
Title: Minimization of C.O.D Level in Dairy Effluent
Journal: International Journal of Scientific Research
Publication Date: December 2013
Title: Recent Advances in Hydrogen Production
Journal: Emerging Energy Technology Perspectives – A Sustainable Approach
Publication Date: April 2014
Title: Production of Biodiesel – A Review
Journal: Journal of Basic and Applied Engineering Research
Publication Date: October–December 2014
Title: Production of Biodiesel from Used Rice Bran Oil
Journal: Indian Journal of Science and Research
Publication Date: March 2018
Title: Removal of Zinc from Aqueous Solution Using Coffee Industrial Waste
Book Title: Separation Process
Publisher: Allied Publishers
Title: Treatment of Oily Waste
Book Title: Recent Trends in Engineering Technology and Management
Publisher: Excel Publishers
Title: Green Technology
Book Title: Recent Trends in Engineering Technology and Management
Publisher: Excel Publishers
Title: Bio-treatment of Combustion Gases
Book Title: Recent Trends in Engineering Technology and Management
Publisher: Excel Publishers
Title: Minimization of C.O.D Level in Dairy Effluent
Journal: International Journal of Scientific Research
Publication Date: December 2013
Title: Recent Advances in Hydrogen Production
Journal: Emerging Energy Technology Perspectives – A Sustainable Approach
Publication Date: April 2014
Title: Production of Biodiesel – A Review
Journal: Journal of Basic and Applied Engineering Research
Publication Date: October–December 2014
Title: Production of Biodiesel from Used Rice Bran Oil
Journal: Indian Journal of Science and Research
Publication Date: March 2018
Book Chapters
Title: Removal of Zinc from Aqueous Solution Using Coffee Industrial Waste
Book Title: Separation Process
Publisher: Allied Publishers
Title: Treatment of Oily Waste
Book Title: Recent Trends in Engineering Technology and Management
Publisher: Excel Publishers
Title: Green Technology
Book Title: Recent Trends in Engineering Technology and Management
Publisher: Excel Publishers
Title: Bio-treatment of Combustion Gases
Book Title: Recent Trends in Engineering Technology and Management
Publisher: Excel Publishers