Prof. Swaminathan Sivaram

Prof. Swaminathan Sivaram is a Padma Shri awardee, distinguished Indian polymer chemist, inventor, and institution builder currently serving as an INSA Senior Scientist and Honorary Professor at IISER Pune and IISER Kolkata. Formerly the Director of the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, Prof. Sivaram is internationally recognized for his pioneering contributions to polymer chemistry, especially in the development of biodegradable polymers and sustainable materials derived from renewable resources. His work has significantly advanced the fields of green chemistry and environmentally friendly materials.