Hrishikesh (Rishi) Bhide graduated with a Ph.D. from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, in Polymer Science & Engineering. He has held various technical positions in Coatings Field over the last 20 years. He is currently working with Evonik as a Senior Scientist IV for Industrial coatings, Coatings Additive Division (CAD) based in Trexlertown, PA.