Siva was awarded PhD degree in Chemistry from IITM, India in 1979 specializing in Electrochemistry . Having over 44 years of global chemical industrial research experience. Worked in a span of industries including fertilizers, petrochemical, motion picture film processing, glass, leather finishing chemicals, polymer coatings including specialty UV curable coatings, polymer recycling, chemical recycling, Geopolymer concrete, specialty chemical formulations. Having several proven technologies to credit supported by several international publications, patents, and presentations in conferences. Gave several invited lectures in national and international conferences as key note speaker. • Working on EV battery development and recycling for the last six years and currently focusing on development of solid state metal – air EV batteries for applications in domestic electric aircrafts, heavy trucks, flying cars, and all other consumer energy needs in view of their 100% recyclability, safety, sustainability, low cost and environment friendly materials. Presently working as Independent Senior Chemical Consultant to various chemical and electrochemical process industries, eco friendly green industries, EV battery industries in India and based at Chennai. Also conducting workshops on various chemical industry related topics including sustainability, green business processes, waste recycling including plastic and e-waste.