Prof Ashok Athalye - Ph.D. (Tech) in Textile Chemistry (UDCT Mumbai),  Fellow of Society of Dyers and Colourists (FSDC-UK) & Fellow of the Indian Chemical Society (FICS)

Gathered industrial work experience of over 26 years in technical service for the application of dyes and chemicals in textile processing. Gathered competency based on the roles and responsibilities entrusted at various levels in Indian as well as multinational organizations.

Published over 100 research and review articles in journals of international repute, authored 5 book chapters, applied 3 patents & made technical presentations at various seminars. Participated in the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Textiles Specialty Chemicals and Dyestuffs Sectional Committee, TXD 07 as a member to review existing standards and scrutinize proposed standards.

Handled Govt and industrial projects related to the reduction of water and carbon footprint for sustainable textile wet processing, improving level dyeing property of fibers derived from a renewable source, immobilizing enzymes for cost-effective applications, enhancing digital colouration, speciality finishing for functional effects, microencapsulate sensory perceptive clothing, process optimization in technical textiles and nonwoven coatings for Meditech and hygiene protection.