Dr. Archana Chaudhary

CEO

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India17 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in IPR management and technology commercialization.
Strong background in patent strategy and licensing negotiations.
Passionate about bridging research and market applications.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technology Transfer expert with a strong focus on Intellectual Property Rights and commercialization.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ipr ManagementTechnology CommercializationResearch ManagementTeachingQuality AssuranceResearch SupportChemical Synthesis

Other Skills

Patent StrategyNegotiationStakeholder CollaborationPublic EngagementInnovation SupportMentoringCurriculum DevelopmentPolicy DevelopmentIP ManagementCatalytic System DesignCharacterization TechniquesInstrument HandlingContract DraftingPatent DraftingPatent Search

About

I have a robust background in managing intellectual property portfolios and facilitating the commercialization of innovative technologies, I am playing a pivotal role in bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and market application. I bring a wealth of experience in IPR management, having worked extensively in protecting and leveraging intellectual assets to drive growth and sustainability. My expertise encompasses patent strategy, licensing negotiations, and technology transfer, ensuring that the groundbreaking research conducted at IIT Indore is effectively translated into real-world impact. I oversee the development and implementation of strategies that maximize the commercial potential of our technological innovations. I work closely with researchers, industry partners, and legal experts to navigate the complexities of intellectual property and foster collaborations that enhance the institute's reputation as a leader in technological advancement. Passionate about bridging the gap between technology and commerce, I am dedicated to fostering an environment where innovation thrives, and intellectual property is leveraged to its fullest potential.

Experience

17 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs

Average Tenure

2 yrs 10 mos

Current Experience

Indian institute of technology, indore

2 roles

Executive Manager (IPR & Techno-commercialization)

Promoted

Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India · On-site

𝐈𝐏𝐑 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:Formulating and implementing strategies and policies to identify, protect, and manage the organization's intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Supervising the process of patent drafting, filing, and prosecution to build and maintain a robust patent portfolio.
𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: Evaluating the commercial potential of technological innovations and leading efforts to bring them to market through licensing, partnerships, start-ups.
𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀: Drafting, negotiating, and managing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), licensing agreements, and other contracts related to technology transfer and commercialization and research collaboration.
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Coordinating with internal teams, attorneys, research institutions, and industry partners to align IPR and commercialization activities with organizational goals.
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations concerning intellectual property and mitigating risks associated with IP infringement or mismanagement.’
𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵: Actively contributing to the release of the quarterly Mangine ‘𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺’ and the annual compilation of technologies, titled ‘𝗔 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀, 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗲’. Managing 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 handle 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗜𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗲 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/research-and-development-iit-indore-a37bb3299/)
Coordinator of 'KAPILA Scheme of AICTE'

IPR ManagementPatent StrategyTechnology CommercializationNegotiationStakeholder Collaboration

Executive Officer (IPR & Technology Transfer)

Aug 2023 – May 2024 · 9 mos · Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India · On-site

Managed multiple research and development projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with institutional goals.
Led initiatives for research dissemination through academic outreach, workshops, and public engagement activities.
Coordinated with internal teams and external stakeholders to support innovation and funding opportunities.
Actively contributed to the release of the quarterly Mangine ‘Research Spectrum’ and the annual compilation of technologies, titled ‘A Handbook of Ideas, Innovations, and Technologies of IIT Indore.’ Managing LinkedIn handle of R&D of IIT Indore.

Research ManagementPublic EngagementInnovation Support

Medi-caps university

2 roles

Assistant Professor

Aug 2019 – Aug 2023 · 4 yrs · Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Taught undergraduate (B.Tech.) and postgraduate (M.Sc.) students in Chemistry with a focus on both theoretical concepts and practical applications.
Supervised M.Sc. students for their thesis work; mentored and guiding two Ph.D. scholars.
Contributed to academic administration, including paper setting, evaluation, and curriculum development.

TeachingMentoringCurriculum Development

IQAC Coordinator

Aug 2019 – Aug 2023 · 4 yrs · Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Responsible for coordinating internal quality assurance activities, including preparation of AQAR reports and maintaining comprehensive documentation for NAAC accreditation. In alignment with academic quality enhancement initiatives, this role also contributes to institutional innovation ecosystems by formulating and implementing policies for Intellectual Property (IP) management, promoting IP awareness, and streamlining processes for patent filing and protection. Further, it involves facilitating the techno-commercialization of research outputs by enabling licensing, start-up incubation, and collaborative agreements, thereby ensuring a seamless integration of academic quality with innovation and societal impact.

Quality AssurancePolicy DevelopmentIP Management

Indian institute of technology, indore

3 roles

Scientist

Promoted

Aug 2016 – Jul 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos · India

My project involves designing and developing new catalytic systems and working for their better efficiency, cost reduction, stability and reproducibility. As a senior member of the group, my others duties are to help the doctorate students of laboratory with their research problems and manuscript preparation. I also have some other responsibility viz. maintain the chemicals and other stuffs of the lab, coordinating with the team members for the smooth functioning of the group etc.

Catalytic System DesignResearch Support

Research Associate

Promoted

Apr 2013 – Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Indore Area, India

Duties involved performing chemical reactions for synthesizing single source molecular precursors (SSMPs) and their characterization using sophisticated techniques such as- FT-NMR, SCXRD, ESI-MS etc. These SSMPs have been further transformed to nano-materials using bottom-up approaches. I also mentored one M. Sc. student and two interns during this tenure.

Chemical SynthesisCharacterization Techniques