Santonu Ghosh

Specialized in bringing new product, processes, and technology into market, I am a passionate materials technology developer focused on offering solution to complex problems through collaboration. I have delivered NPI projects on auto and aerospace component machining products, sensors, and friction welding solutions for steel joining. Proactive in driving collaboration, building ecosystems and business development, I enjoy building and mentoring strong and motivated teams.  

Principal Research Scientist, Strategic projects / Element Six UK Ltd., Harwell, UK

• Devising product strategy, roadmap development and implementation of FSW program
• Introducing new technology for Friction Stir Welding of Steel and Aluminum for wide range through multiple projects
• Secured $1.3M funding and building new ecosystem of partners for solutions for joining.
• Developing new customer base with funded projects and risk shared R&D
• Generating portfolio of IPs in key strategic areas, filed 15 key IPs in past 2 years 
• Implemented SCRUM and lean six sigma methodology with an aim to introduce lean startup model
• Successfully implemented R&D business strategy in record time with effective change management in a matrix organization
• Closely worked with CEO, executive directors, Finance, Marketing in portfolio diversification projects

PhD: Materials Engineering / Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, 2009