Shrikant P. Athavale is a science graduate (1973) with a post-graduation in rubber technology from Plastics and Rubber Institute (PRI), London. He has experience in the rubber industry for over 11 years and the adhesive tape industry for over 33 years, in manufacturing, production and research and development.
He also has 3 Indian patents to his credit. He has published 5 technical books and has presented many technical papers at national and international conferences at USA (PSTC, ASC), MKVS, Munich, Germany, Ichemco, Italy, India (ATMA) and Bangkok, Thailand as well as two technical papers for the Rubber Expo 2018.
Currently, the author is engaged in his own technical advisory firm that provides technical know-how in the field of rubber and adhesive tapes. He has also been appointed as Technical Advisor for Harrisons Malayalam Ltd and EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development)