Kaustav Sinha, an associate scientist in the Polyglycols, Surfactants & Fluids R&D team has been awarded the 2013 Stefan Pischinger Young Industry Leadership Award by the Society of Automotive Engineers. The award, formally known as the Young Manufacturing Leadership Award, is given to men and women under the age of 35, who have made significant accomplishments in their career and show potential for leadership growth in industry. Individuals must have a strong record with their employer/industry and have demonstrated a commitment to the community, professional societies and/or STEM education. This award recognizes his sustained leadership and contribution to the field of Materials Science and Engineering, Automotive Lubricants and Engine Tribology. "We are extremely proud that the SAE Foundation recognizes Dr. Timmons (the second awardee from Chrysler) and Dr. Sinha as the type of individuals that will sustain this industry for many years." Gary Rogers CEO FEV Inc.

Sinha joined Dow in 2012 and is currently an integral part of the development effort for polyalkylene glycol based automotive lubricants that demonstrate improved fuel efficiency relative to conventional systems. Prior to joining Dow, he spent four years with Infineum USA LP - the lubricant additive joint venture of ExxonMobil and Shell Oil Company. His leadership in the area of fuel efficient engine oil development contributed to the advancement of industry-leading research and products in automotive lubricants.

A materials scientist by training, he has worked extensively in the area of understanding and development of smart nanoscale materials. His prior research focused on the synthesis, characterization and processing techniques for optical ceramics, triboluminescent materials, thermal barrier coatings, corrosion resistant materials and biominerals. His work in the area of nanoscale magnetorheological (nMR) and thermal fluids was awarded the small technology transfer research (STTR) award (both Phase I and Phase II) by the National Science Foundation USA. Sinha has received numerous other honors ranging from STLE's Al Sonntag Award to a US Congressional Achievement award for his leadership, entrepreneurship and scientific endeavors. His work has been presented at over 40 leading conferences and published in more than 20 journal articles, proprietary technical reports and patent applications. Sinha is also the reviewer of several technical journals and serves on various automotive lubricant and tribology industry's technical, business and advisory committees.

Sinha received his B.E. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering from the University of Pune, India and MS/PhD in Metallurgy/Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Nevada Reno.

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