Rajkumar V. Kanajiya

Senior Lab Superintendent & Coatings Expert

• 2003 – 2018: Lab Superintendent
• 2018 – 2024: Technical Incharge – Paints & Coating Lab, Metallurgy Dept., IIT Bombay (Under Prof. A. S. Khanna)
• 2024 – Present: SECC Lab & KPTL Lab

Practical experience in almost all paint characterization and evaluation tests including chemical, mechanical, corrosion and weathering studies.

Core Expertise

• Paint & Coating Testing (Viscosity, DFT, WFT, Adhesion)
• Mechanical Testing (UTM, Impact, Abrasion, Scratch)
• Corrosion & Weathering (Salt Spray, QUV, Xenon Arc)
• Cathodic Disbondment & Surface Preparation
• Electrochemical Testing (Potentiostat, EIS)
• Facade & ACP Panel Testing

Certification: SSPC Level 1 – Paint Coating Inspection & Quality Control

Associated with SSPC India – Conferences, Technical Lectures & Training Programs

Ms. Jinal Gohil

Quality Manager

Educational Background

• Master’s Degree in Surface Technology for Advanced Coating – ISTAR, CVM University (2021–2023)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Paint Technology – Garware Institute, Mumbai University (2018–2021)

Certifications

• SSPC Level 1 & Level 2
• ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – Requirements Awareness Training
• ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – Measurement Uncertainty in Testing Laboratory

Internship & Work Experience

• Khanna Paint Testing Laboratory – Quality Manager
  Instrument handling, root cause analysis, internal audits, TPI witness
• Metcon Coating & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
  Raw material testing, pilot batch inspection
• Reliable Paints, Vadodara (Intern)
  Raw material, packaging & finished goods analysis
• Advance Paints Pvt. Ltd. (Intern)
  Testing of finished goods, raw materials & instrument operation (SST, QUV, humidity, viscometers)

Project Work

• Synthesis of Cardanol from CNSL resin and formulation of paints using Novolac & Resole
• Development of high-elasticity, high-luminance paint for trees

Key Skills & Strengths

• Instrument handling & laboratory testing
• Leadership, teamwork & problem-solving
• Positive attitude, adaptability & strong work dedication

Mukund Pawar

Technical Manager

Educational Background

• Master’s of Surface Coating Technology – ISTAR, Anand (2022–2024)
• Bachelor’s of Paint Technology – Garware Institute of Career Education & Development (GICED), Mumbai (2019–2022)

Certifications

• Pre-treatment Process & Powder Coating Application Technology
• Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science & Engineering
• Introduction to Sophisticated Instruments in Chemical Analysis
• Laboratory Quality Management System & Internal Audit – ISO/IEC 17025:2017
• Paint Coatings, Inspection & Quality Control – Level 1 (SSPC India)
• Paint Coatings, Inspection & Quality Control – Level 2 (SSPC India)

Professional Summary

Paint Testing Professional with over 2 years of hands-on experience in analysis, evaluation and quality assessment of paint and coating systems.
Proficient in laboratory operations, data interpretation and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliant documentation.
Experienced in client coordination, project tracking and delivery of reliable, reproducible test results using modern analytical instruments.

Core Skills

• ASTM & ISO Standard Compliance
• Coating & Paint Performance Testing
• Laboratory Quality Management (ISO/IEC 17025:2017)
• Technical Documentation & Reporting
• Equipment Calibration & Maintenance
• Internal Auditing & Quality Control
• Laboratory Safety Practices

Rakesh Kanojiya

Administrative – Surface Engineering & Coating Consultant

• 2017 – Present: Administrative – Surface Engineering & Coating Consultant

Educational Qualification

• S.S.C – Maharashtra State Board
• H.S.C – Maharashtra State Board
• B.Com – Mumbai University

Additional Qualification

• Operating Systems: MS-DOS, Windows
• Operating Knowledge of MS Office Package
• Tally (Accounting Software)

Sheetal Humane

Technical Assistant

Educational Background

• Diploma in Paint Technology – Garware Institute of Career Education & Development (GICED), Mumbai

Certifications

• Laboratory Quality Management System & Internal Audit – ISO/IEC 17025:2017
• Paint Coatings, Inspection & Quality Control – Level 1 (SSPC India)
• Paint Coatings, Inspection & Quality Control – Level 2 (SSPC India)

Work Experience

• Testing professional with 4+ years of experience in coatings analysis and quality assurance
• Strong proficiency in ASTM & ISO standard compliance and laboratory testing
• Focused on accuracy, reliability and adherence to rigorous testing procedures