Presenters Name: Dr Ashish Kumar
Employment Title: Sales & Product Manager (Characterisation)
Company: Anton Paar (Australia)
Biography: Dr. Ashish Kumar is Sales & Product Manager (Business Unit Characterisation) at Anton Paar Australia and Anton Paar New Zealand. The Characterisation portfolio includes Rheometry ,Mechanical Surface Testing, Particle Characterisation, Surface Area and Porosity, FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy, XRD and SAXS. Responsible for technical support, application testing, product management and marketing activities for the different product lines, and has been since 2013.Holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from The University of Melbourne (Australia) and has 17 years of rheology experience, five of those in the field of mineral processing and tailings disposal.
Presentation Title: Rheology of Paints & Coatings – A Short Course
Presentation Abstract: Discover how rheology shapes the performance of paints and coatings. This short course cuts through the jargon to show you why flow behaviour matters — from smooth spraying and brushing to film quality and long‑term stability. With applications, and clear take‑home tips, you’ll learn how to select additives, measure viscosity and thixotropy, and solve common coating challenges. Whether you’re in R&D, production, QC or formulation – there is something for everyone!
