Dr E. Sudhakar Reddy

Vice President, Technology (R&D) @ Epsilon Advanced Materials Pvt. Ltd.

About

Technical Leader & Innovator, providing cross-disciplinary technical leadership. Over 25 years of experience in translating technical ideas into profitable business products. Proven expertise in establishing high performance teams and world class R&D labs. Currently leading Technology, IP and Quality teams at Epsilon Advanced Materials Ltd in Battery domain. Global experience, worked in Japan, Germany, UK, India and Australia. Distinction of establishing worlds class R&D centres. Successful innovator and researcher, published over 100 international journal papers and secured 50 patents. Certified in Six- Sigma Quality Process, Triz methodology and Disruptive Innovation. CII certified Business Excellence Assessor, IET UK Academic Accreditation Assessor. Specialties: Technical Leadership, CTO, R&D, Innovation, Batteries, Renewables, Optical Fiber, Cables, New product Development, Materials Science, Solar, Nanotechnology, Superconductors,

Country

India

City

Karnataka

Industry

Research

Skill

Renewable Energy, Lithium-ion Batteries, Disruptive Technologies, Product Management, Engineering, Technology Road map, Technological Innovation, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Thin Films, Characterization, Materials, Sensors, Composites, Coatings, R&D, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Magnetics, Nanomaterials, Scanning Electron Microscopy

Experience

Vice President, Technology (R&D)

Epsilon Advanced Materials Pvt. Ltd.

2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Managing cross-functional teams in the battery domain, encompassing R&D, Quality, and IP teams. Spearheading the strategic development of battery electrodes, with a focus on establishing world-class material, cell development, and testing teams & facilities. Defining, initiating, and leading Pilot-scale R&D and product development programs with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. Conducting technology intelligence, road mapping, technical due diligence, and audits of technologies and partners. Overseeing collaborations with partners, customers, and venturing activities

(F.I.E.T) Fellow of Insititute of Engineers and Technology

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

2012-5 - Present · 14 yrs 5 mos

England, UK

(F.I.E.T) Fellow of Institute of Engineers and Technology, UK

Head, Research & Innovation, Sterlite Technologies Ltd.

STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited

2018-12 - 2024-5 · 5 yrs 6 mos

Driving Technology Innovations and Research developments in Optical fibers. Led R&D teams, across multiple geographies, in the areas of Glass & Materials Sciences, Simulation & Modelling, Polymer Sciences, Process sciences & Fiber Application Engineering domains.

Technical Director (R&D)

TE Connectivity

2013-12 - 2018-12 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Baroda

Developing Technology Road map, leading multidisciplinary teams for new technologies and products in T&D, Renewable and Oil & Gas sectors. Led the team in developing several technologies and introduction of new products. Guiding the Solar Business, a two year old business unit of RRL, in choosing the Battery Storage solutions, Solar technologies and external partners for India and export markets. Innovation Leader: Driving the Innovation across the company. Business Excellence Champion: Member of the core team in driving the company towards Business Excellence. Succeeded in achieving the CII Business Excellence award for the year 2017

Scientist

Nano Nouvelle, A Battery R&D company, Australia

2012-6 - 2013-12 · 1 yr 7 mos

Sunshine Coast, Australia

Responsibilities includes leading scientific teams, establishing facilities for R&D and pilot plants, towards Battery technology development and product demonstrations. Led teams toward developing next gen nano battery technologies in, LI, and Ni chemistries, for Grid storage, automobile and defense industries