Dr. Ashish Kumar is the Director of the Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute (CPPRI) in Saharanpur, India, a premier national research organization under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. He is a expert in pulp and paper technology, holding a Ph.D. from IIT Roorkee and boasting 20 years of experience in the field. 

• Current Role: Director of CPPRI and Member Secretary of the Development Council for Pulp, Paper & Allied Industries.
• Expertise: Specializes in research and development for the paper industry, focusing on raw material upgradation, energy management, and environmental protection.
• Background: Holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, and an M.Tech and Ph.D. in Paper Technology from IIT Roorkee.
• Contributions: Previously served as the Founder Director of Absolute Scientific Solutions, has authored over 21 peer-reviewed research articles, and holds patents in paper technology.
• Industry Leadership: Active in advancing the Indian paper sector through government-funded projects, plant-scale trials, and industry-academic collaborations.