Textile Expert

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Dr. Jayakumar Gopalakrishnan PhD
Textile Chemistry, Technology QA / QC Professional with Global Expertise
Research and Development Expert / Project Execution Expert
Globally recognized as one of the leading scientists in Textile Technology
Excellencedrivenprofessionalwithmorethan 33years ofprogressiveexperiencedirecting the manufacturing,marketing,
researchanddevelopment, innovationQuality assuranceandQuality control, inthe TextileandalliedIndustry.
Excellentleadershipskills of managing anddirecting largegroupof technicalandResearchteams.Have aproventrack
recordinGlobal TextileTechnology Leadership,Innovative process andproductDevelopments,Textile regulatory
requirements,TextileStandards development, Trackand Trace trouble shooting,ColdChainPractices.Projectexecution
fromconcepttoCommercializationetc. Possesses anextensiveknowledgeandaproventrackrecordacross theTextile
industry globally.
Selectedby USagencies as thefirstever traineroutsideUSA inTextileQuality managementandGMP.
ETPexpertiseandsustainabletextilemanufacturing expertise. Timely executionof projects withinbudgetandunder cost,
InnovationandBranding,Emerging growthmarkets, Extensiveknowledgeandexposuretoglobalprojects,smarttextiles,
solar power ,coating andlamination.Proventrackrecordacross theTextile Industry worldwide.
HIGHLIGHTS
• 7PhD’s.
• Youngest PhD obtainer at UMIST. Obtained 1st
PhD at 17 years, Wrote SSC at 10 years and +2 at 12. Completed
MScby 17,PhD awardedbasedonMScproject.
• Was Citizenof USA till 1996,relinquishedthecitizenshipand returnedtoIndia .
• DesignedandimplementedTQM inmany factories inIndia
• Set up fabric inspection and Garment inspection norms, and trained personnel on awarding points as per 4, 9
and 10point systems
• Have set up several labs and got them accredited to ISO17025 , as well as other retailer accreditation programs
including M&S,Nike,Levis,C&A,Decathlon etc,
• Designedandimplementedstrategies andprocesses toimproveperformance insoftflowdyeing.
• Planned and directed marketing research and strategies to develop Innovative cost effective solutions and
documentoperations.
• Established and implemented project plans, cost estimates and schedules to ensure on time and within budget
completionofmanyTQM,Labs,Production houses.
• Have worked extensively with weaving and knitting departments in establishing norms for warping and weft
insertion ,aswellasweftknitandwarp knitdesigns.
• HavecompleteknowledgeofAirJet ,Rapier,waterjet,looms,circularand flat knitting machinesworkings.
• Havefullknowledgeofpretreatmenttofinishing inthechemicalprocessing side.
• Provided technical and marketing assistance to marketing teams, and participated in client presentations
problemsolving.
• Directedresearchanddevelopmentactivities and determinedprojectequipmentand manpower needs,
acquiredtechnology resources,andimplementedactivities tomeetdeadlines.
• Coordinatedschematicdesignandpreparationof detailedlayouts.

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• Built,motivatedanddirectedtechnicalandresearchteams inthecompletion of acquiredprojects.
• Educated over 200textileprofessionalacross severalcountries.
• KnowledgeinDyeing andfinishing is unparalleled,consideredas atopscientistglobally incolor science
polymer modification, innovationindoping polymers.
WorkedExtensively withDefenseforces inIndia, EUandUSA.
• Headedseveraltechnicalforums of foreignbrands.
• ActivewithCPSC,CFR,FAA,CALTB,CERC,ISO –Participating member viaASME.
EDUCATION
• GraduateinSericultureMadrasUniversity–ParallelStudywhileatManchester.
• MastersinTextileChemistry–UMIST,Manchester-UK.
• DoublePhDUMISTManchesterUK
• PhD Rotterdam University while working for Unilever in developing STPP free detergent.
• PhD Regansdorf , via WFK institute Krefeld Germany for wash program development for ISO 6330
• PhD Princeton – Awarded
• PhD Rhode Island – Awarded
Others
• Worked with Unilever, Dupont, Safetytex, Mercedez , Fiat, ASTM, ASME, AATCC, during PhD programs.
• Did a project for UAE Govt on Market Research from 1996 to 2000
• Currently also work for European majors like Mesdan, Armani etc
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Current - Strategic Head - R&D and Technology
TÜV SÜD South Asia
June 2015 – Present |South Asia
Research and development of new products like smart textile, medical textile.
Process changes and optimization across all substrates and blends in pretreatment, Dyeing and finishing.
Establishing New Test method practice as per regulations that are implemented periodically in EU , N. America
Previous
AlokIndustriesLtd.
HeadofR&D- sinceOct 2012–toJan2015
• ResearchandDevelopmentof NewTextileproductsincludingsmarttextiles,temperatureregulation,NBC,FlexibleSolar
Cell.
• Costreductionbywayofinnovativeprocessincontinuousand discontinuousdyeing
• Useofdifferentfiberstoreducecostbutmaintainsamephysicalcharacters. Core spun Viscose Nylon
• Use of different dyeing techniques to increase production, yarn dyeing production was increased 20%over
installed capacity.
• Discontinuous dyeing capacity increased from 70% 1sts to 99% firsts.
• Developed Moisture management fabric
• Implemented Polyester viscose fiber dyeing in single bath by using catonized PES.
• Developed High durability insect repellant Fabric.

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• Developed integrated Lab and quality system for quality management of manufactured fabric, water
management and ETP enhancement reduced water usage to 35 liters per Kg
• Developed and implemented inspection techniques for dyed and finished fabric and yarn .
GlobalResourcesManagementGroup
2000to2009
Thisisaglobaltextiletechnical productsalescompany.Involvesextensivetravelingandworkingcollaborativelywithteamsbased
outofUS,UK,Malaysia,Srilanka,Bangladesh. Scopeofresponsibilityincludesreviewingmarketingresearchand developmentof
projectsforlineextensionsand supportmajor developmentofnewproducts.Responsibleforscheduleandproductivitytracking
onprojects;projectstart-upsandcoordination withmanagement.
• ResearchandDevelopmentfuturetrendsinproductrequirements.
• ResearchandevaluateMarketIntelligenceinCustomerrequirements.
• Designandimplementstrategiestobecompetitiveinanevolving globalmarket.
AmericanAssociationofTextileChemistandColorists–AATCC1995–tilldate
• FirstEvernonAmericanBoardMember
• FirstEver Trainer
• TilldatecontinuetobeBoardMember
• InvolvedinStandardsdevelopment,havevetoingpowerasmemberofTCR(TechnicalcommitteeforResearch).
ASTM(I)
• TechnicalAdvisor forSouthandSouth AsiaActivities- August2000toTill date
• DevelopedStandardtestmethodsforTextile,Non-Woven,ProtectiveWear
• EstablishedseparatesubcommitteeforSustainabilitystandardsdevelopment.
• Trainer–FirsteveroutsideUSAforASTMTestmethods,Flammability16CFR1610,1615, 1616,CalTB117etc.
SDC–SocietyofDyersandcolourists–UK
• TrainerforISOstandards,Dyeing,andcolorassessment–VisualandInstrumental
Highlights&Achievements:
• Developedaexhaustdyeingmethodatage17toreducedyeingtimefromcurrenttimesto4to5hours.
• PESXCOT,PEXXVISSinglebathdyeingin6hours withoutneed forreductionclearanceanduseofonlyreactivedyes.
• Publishedover100papersinvarioustechnicalforums.
• EstablishedsectioninIndiafor AATCCandASTMforIndiatohaveanactivesay instandardsdevelopment.
• SetupResearchcenters,QAandQClabsandsystems foralargeverticallyintegratedtextilemajors.
• Trainedpeopleinmanycountriesincluding,S.Asia,Israel,Malaysia,Indonesia,Vietnam,Sharjah,LatinAmerica,
Russia,Chinaetc.inTQM,ISO17025,Testmethodspractice,flammabilitystandards,CPSIA,etc.
• Troubleshootingproblemsforbothbuyerandsellerandarbitratedtechnicalissueswithfairness.
• TechnicalEvaluationofNewTechnologies.
• Developedmanyinnovationsinuseofmultilayeredlaminates.
Other details :
• Very resourceful - have an extensive network of contacts in the textile fraternity across the globe.
Contact details :Mobile : +91 988 484 0404 - E mail : Jayakumar@ettr.in