Vettithara Cherian Koshy

Background

Koshy, Vettithara Cherian was born on January 5, 1952 in Kumbanad, Kerala, India. Arrived in the United States, 1984. Son of Vettithara and Mariamma Cherian.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Kerala University, India, 1973. Master of Science in Chemistry, Ravishankar University, India, 1975. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, Ravishankar University, India, 1983.

Master of Science in Economic Aspects of Chemistry, University Detroit, 1992.

Career

Research fellow chemistry Ravishankar University, Raipur, 1976—1981. Lecturer, head department chemistry J.M. Patel College, 1981—1983. Lecturer department chemistry D.B. Science College, Gondia (India) Education Society, 1983—1984.

Group leader and evening supervisor in Research and Development Widger Chemical Corporation, Warren, Michigan, 1984—1987. Manager automotive division, Research and Development Croda Caourep Corporation, Westland, 1987—1989. Director Research and Development, quality control and manufacturing Autotek, Inc., Farmington Hills, 1989—1994.

President Koshy Specialty Products, Inc., Bloomfield Hills, since 1994. Engineer Dale Packaging Inc., Livonia, 1994—1995. Senior chemist Novamax Technologies (United States) Inc., Warren, 1995—1996.

Technical manager Henkel Corporation Novamax Technologies, 1996—1998. Senior research scientist Henkel Surface Technologies, Madison Heights, Michigan, 1998—2004. Senior scientist Huntsman Advanced Materials, Inc., Houston, 2005—2007.

Technical manager EFTEC North America, Taylor, Michigan, since 2007.

Achievements

• Achievements include development of a formula for a universal sealer for automotive application.

Membership

President science association J.M. Patel College, Bhandara, India, 1981-1982. President chemical society Ravishankar University, Raipur, 1977-1978, president research scholars association, 1979-1981. Member American Chemical Society, American Institute Chemists, Society Automotive Engineers (associate), Federation Kerala Associations North America (region 7 vice president 1998-2000), The Kerala Club (president Detroit chapter 2004).

Connections

Married Valsamma Koshy, January 31, 1983. Children: Rincy Mary, John Cherian.

Father:

Vettithara Cherian

Mother:

Mariamma Cherian

Spouse:

Valsamma Koshy

child:

John Cherian Koshy

child:

Rincy Mary Koshy