Our Leadership Team

Meet Our Leadership

Our team brings together decades of expertise in corrosion science, materials engineering, and business management to deliver exceptional corrosion management solutions.

Dr. Sameer Kapole

Dr. Sameer Kapole

Director - Technical & Operations

AMPP PCS Certified NACE Level II

Dr. Sameer Kapole is a distinguished corrosion scientist, surface coating technologist, and materials engineer with extensive experience in corrosion management, surface engineering, and asset protection across diverse industries. As the Founder and Director of ARCORR Technical Consultants LLP, he brings a unique blend of academic excellence, research innovation, and hands-on industrial expertise to every project.

Education & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in "Corrosion science and materials engineering using hybrid polymeric coatings in conjunction with nanoparticles"
  • AMPP Professional Coating Specialist (PCS) - Cert No: 2024-224-158
  • CIP Level II Coating Inspector - Cert No: 114533
  • Active member of AMPP and other corrosion and coatings professional bodies

Research & Patents

  • Smart and self-healing coatings - 2 US & 1 European patent (US 8,961,671 B2, US 9,056,987 B2, EP 2,951,252 B1)
  • Corrosion inhibitors and eco-friendly surface treatments (IN 1539/MUM/2012)
  • Coating performance evaluation and accelerated testing
  • Materials failure analysis and mitigation techniques

Industrial Expertise

  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemical
  • Marine & Offshore
  • Power Generation - Wind and Solar
  • Infrastructure & Water Treatment
  • Automotive & GI

Vision

Dr. Kapole's vision for ARCORR Technical Consultants LLP is to establish it as a centre of excellence in corrosion management and protective coatings, driven by research, integrity, and innovation. Under his leadership, ARCORR aims to bridge the gap between engineering science and field implementation — ensuring safer, longer-lasting, and more reliable industrial assets.

Mrs Vrinda Kapole

Mrs Vrinda Kapole

Director – Administration & Finance

Postgraduate in Science 18+ Years Experience

Mrs Vrinda Kapole is a Postgraduate in Science with a strong technical foundation and over 18 years of multidisciplinary experience spanning reverse engineering and instrumental analysis of materials, administration, finance management, and technical operations. As one of the key Directors of the LLP, she oversees all administrative and financial functions, ensuring smooth coordination between technical teams, clients, and management.

Professional Expertise

  • Administration & Financial Management
  • Strategic Planning & Resource Allocation
  • Technical Operations Coordination
  • Client Relationship Management

Technical Specializations

  • Material Reverse Engineering
  • Instrumental Analysis including:
    • Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
    • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
    • Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS)
  • Bio-material Systems Evaluation
  • Quality Assurance in Antifouling and Bacterial Corrosion
  • Product Development and Failure Analysis

Leadership Approach

Balancing her analytical insight with strong organizational leadership, Mrs Vrinda plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial discipline and research-oriented culture, driving both technical excellence and business integrity. Her strategic approach to planning and resource allocation contributes to the organization's operational efficiency and sustainable growth.

Operational Excellence

With her comprehensive understanding of both technical and business aspects, Mrs Vrinda ensures that ARCORR maintains the highest standards of operational excellence while fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement.