Speaker Name: Dr. Prameela Susarla (Vice President and Managing Director India, Axalta)

Date: 11-03-2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 14:30 AM

Venue: LC102

Abstract: The design, formulation and application of high performance, sustainable coatings systems rely on the understanding and application of fundamental physics, chemistry, chemical engineering and materials science principles. This talk includes select examples showcasing the industrial application of polymerization kinetics, reactor design, optical modeling, rheology and material mechanics in solving critical real-world problems in the areas of automotive and industrial coatings.