P.k. Kamani

Biography

Dr. P.K.Kamani is the Professor in Oil and Paint Technology Department at Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU) Kanpur India ( formerly HBTI Kanpur). He did his B.Tech (1981), M. Tech. (1983) and PhD. (1997) in Paint Technology with Gold Medal. He is having 5 years industrial experience and 27 years teaching experience at UG and PG level. He has published/presented more than 150 papers in National and International journals/conferences. He has also written a book on Paints, Varnishes and Lacquers. He has been conferred the India Paint Association award twice, of which one was presented by Hon‘ble President Sri Pranav Mukharjee the then Finance Minister. His Research scholar has been conferred the Best Ph.D. Thesis Award by Kansai Nerolac. Dr. Kamani has also gone overseas to deliver his talks. He has completed several projects sponsored by private and government organizations. Dr. Kamani has filed two of his premier works for patent. He is the life and fellow member in various associations of high repute e.g.IEI, ISTE, OTAI,PACT and HA. Dr. Kamani has organized several seminars, conferences and workshop in paints and allied areas and has also conducted various training program on manufacturing of paints, adhesives, varnishes; causes and remedies paint defects; surface preparation, paint application and mitigation of corrosion at various industries and institutions e.g. petroleum, chemicals, automobiles, electronics etc. He provides consultancy services in different areas e.g. paint, pigments, adhesives, corrosion, rubbers, UV radiations etc.

Research Interest

Pigments, Paints, Adhesives, Resins, Corrosion.