Dr. Buddhadeb Duari – Professional Profile
Professional Overview
Dr. Buddhadeb Duari is the Director of Lalita Infraprojects Pvt Ltd, a major manufacturer and applicator of corrosion-resistant organic coatings and linings. He has over 30 years of experience in corrosion, coating, and cathodic protection of metals, structures, and concrete.
Education and Certifications
Dr. Buddhadeb Duari has an extensive educational background:
- B. Tech (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur
- MBA from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute for Management Studies (JBIMS)
- Ph.D. (Engg) in Metallurgy & Material Engineering from Jadavpur University
He holds certifications as a:
- NACE Corrosion Specialist from NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers), Houston, USA
- NACE Protective Coating Specialist from NACE, USA
- SSPC Protective Coating Specialist from SSPC (Society for Protective Coating), Pittsburgh, USA
Professional Memberships
Dr. Duari is an active member of various professional bodies, including:
- BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) for CHD 20 (Chemical & Paint Division), CHD 21 (Raw Materials for Paints), MTD 24 (Metallurgical Technical Division – Corrosion Protection Group), and MTD 19 (Pipes and Tubes)
Publications and Research
Dr. Duari has published more than 40 technical papers in reputed journals, including nine international ones such as MP Materials Performance, JPCL, and Coating & Maintenance.
Consultancy
Dr. Buddhadeb Duari serves as the principal consultant for corrosion-related services for several prestigious organizations, including:
- Engineers India Limited
- Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation
- Siemens Power
- L&T Power
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC)
- Various State Public Health Engineering Departments
Academic Contributions
Dr. Duari is also guiding students for their Ph.D. at both Jadavpur University and IIT Guwahati.
