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Mr. Prashant Ramesh Kotkar

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Prashant Kotkar is currently works with the Global Innovations, Research and Development team at Graphic Packaging International LLC as a Sr. Project Engineer. Prashant’s current work focuses on finding Sustainable Bio-Based Polymers and Coating Material Solutions for Foodservice Packaging Products. He researched in Polymer Chemistry, Barriers Coatings, Pressure Sensitive Adhesives, Inks/Coating Materials development to support for Circular Economy in Paper, Printing and Packaging Applications.

Education

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), 2022
Paper and Printing Science
2018 To 2022
Dissertation: Study of Sustainable Development in Paper, Printing and Packaging Material Applications to Support Circular Economy.
Advisor: Dr. Alexandra Pekarovicova, Dr. Dan Fleming, Dr. Lokendra Pal

Job History

Sr. Project Engineer Advisor
Menomonee Falls, WI, United States
September 2023 - present

Sr. Application Process Engineer
Angola, IN, United States
July 2021 - September 2023

Doctoral Research Assistant
Kalamazoo, MI, United States
August 2018 - June 2021

Technical Print Manager
Corvallis, OR, United States
September 2017 - April 2018

Technical Print Manager
Branford, CT, United States
September 2016 - September 2017

Application Engineer
Mumbai, India
June 2009 - July 2013