Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate seminar series Dr. A.N. Sreeram Corporate Vice President of Research & Development The Dow Chemical Company "Winning Products Demonstrate the Strength and Breadth of Innovation at Dow Chemical" Thursday, October 2, 2014 9:00-10:15 a.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 10:15-10:45 a.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: Winning in the marketplace is critical for a company's success. In addition to the financial metrics on innovation that Dow tracks internally, awards from external (to Dow) independent organizations are one way that innovation is recognized and highlighted to the public. Recognition received by Dow products and its people demonstrates the strength and breadth of innovation at Dow Chemical. Five products were recently named 2014 R&D 100 Award winners, recognized as some of the most innovative products of 2013. Last year we were awarded our ninth Presidential Green Chemistry Award, recognizing our commitment to products that improve our world. Several successful Dow products that are also award winners will be highlighted. The story behind the innovations will be shared, highlighting how Dow's culture and capabilities combine to bring new products to market. Rigorous R&D metrics that prioritize resources for maximum impact, a focus on efficiency, including unrivaled high-throughput capabilities, and collaboration on technology and with brand-owners to deliver real-world solutions all contribute to our success. Actual impact in the marketplace with products that improve the world is the ultimate goal. Awards validate that our efforts are yielding both innovative and impactful products. Bio: Dr. A.N. Sreeram is Corporate Vice President of Research & Development for The Dow Chemical Company. Prior to assuming this role, he served as Vice President of R&D for Dow Advanced Materials. Sreeram originally joined Dow in June 2006 as Vice President of Core R&D. Prior to joining Dow, he served as the Global Technology Director and Chief Technology Officer for DuPont Electronic Technologies. Prior to this, he served as Vice President of Worldwide Technology for Cookson Electronics, and before that he led the Electronic and Flat Display Program for Sarnoff Corporation. Sreeram, who holds more than 20 U.S.-issued patents, earned his doctorate degree in 1995 from the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.), and his master's degree in Glass Science from Alfred University in New York. He is also a graduate of the ceramics engineering program from the Indian Institute of Technology - BHU in Varanasi, India.