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Biography

Priya is presently working as  Scientist F at the Project Monitoring and IPR cell (PM-IPR Cell),  International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy a New Materials (ARCI), an autonomous R& D Centre  at Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India .  She completed her B-Tech in Metallurgical Engineering from JNTU, Hyderabad in 2002 and completed her Masters in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Materials Science from Louisiana State University, USA in 2005. She joined ARCI as scientist B in 2006.  She also hold a PG Diploma in Intellectual property Rights from University of Hyderabad.  With over two decades of experience, she specializes in Intellectual Property and innovation management within Metallurgical and Materials Science domain, with strong focus on Patent Analytics, Portfolio management and IP strategy to support the development, protection, and deployment of innovation. She also has experience in project monitoring and facilitating industrial, academic, and international collaboration. She is a Certified Indian Patent Agent.  Generated over 300 Patent Analytical reports for securing Intellectual Property rights for innovations and inventions, providing Technology insights for R&D planning through white-space analysis, landscaping, Market research, techno-commercial discussion and negotiations. Works on Intellectual Property Portfolio management, patent prosecution and streamlining of the process to make it more efficient and effective. Contributed to over 55 Agreements and MoUs for forging collaborations with national and multinational organizations, Industry, R&D Centres and academia for Technology and Know-how development, technology demonstration and transfer, Cooperative Research and Development and Contract research. Conceptualized and facilitated the execution of the project management system at ARCI for effective monitoring of Sponsored projects. Managed multinational project accounts and liaised between industry affiliates and R&D centres for the execution of multiple projects and ensured collaborative working relationships. Prepared over 300 performance reports for presenting the Science & Technology achievements and progress of the Organization to the various stakeholders. She has published several  articles in Journals, books magazine and delivered invited lectures at several forums.  She is also a Member of the Advisory Board of Institute Innovation Council of Sarojini Naidu Vanitha Pharmacy Maha Vidyalaya for  IPR and Innovation Matters since August 2024.

 

Research Areas of Interest

Priya's research interests lie at the intersection of intellectual property analytics and innovation management, focusing on leveraging patent data and IP processes to inform, validate, and accelerate technological innovation. This includes: IP Analytics and Technology Foresight, Patent Prior Art Analysis, Patent Prosecution Strategy, Project Monitoring in R&D Systems. in a nut shell, my work focuses on utilizing intellectual property systems as research tools to drive innovation. By integrating IP analytics, prior art evaluation, patent prosecution, and project monitoring, She aims to create a data-driven approach that supports the identification, development, protection, and efficient execution of innovation.

Highest Qualification

Master of Science (M.S) in Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University (LSU), USA

Other Qualifications

Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) in Metallurgical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University (JNTU) College of Engineering, Hyderabad in 2002. PG Diploma in Cyber Law and Intellectual Property Rights, University of Hyderabad, UoH (Central University), Hyderabad Certified Indian Patent Agent by Patent Office, Govt. of India, 2022

List of Publications

Journal Articles

  • Priya Anish Mathews, K. Swati, Sanjay Bhardwaj, "œInsights into Innovations in Polymer-based Self-healing Fabrics: Through the Lens of Patents", Journal : Current Materials Science, Vol. 18, Issue 2,  2025, p. 236-258, ISSN 2666-1562 ., DOI: 10.2174/0126661454288215240124114038
  • Priya Anish Mathews, Sanjay Bhardwaj, Gadhe Padmanabham, D. Srinivasa Rao, "˜Patent Trends of Detonation Spray Coating Technology"™, Journal: Recent Patents in Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 9, p 09-19, 2016
  • Priya Anish Mathews, K.R.C. Somaraju, Sanjay Bhardwaj, Raghavan Subasri, "˜Sol-gel Functional Coatings for Solar Thermal Applications: A Review of Recent Patent Literature"™, Journal: Recent Patents on Materials Science, Vol. 06, p 195-213, 2013

Technical Articles:

  • K. Swati and  Priya Anish Mathews, "œAnticipation of Invention,  a component that decides patent eligibility" SRUJAN - ARCI Hindi Magazine, p 16-18, 2023-24
  • K. Swati,  Priya Anish Mathews and Sanjay Bhardwaj, "œ Patentability: Scope and Limitations" SRUJAN - ARCI Hindi Magazine, p15-18, 2022-23 
  • K. Swati, Priya Anish Mathews and Sanjay Bhardwaj, "œCopyright: Introduction, rights and Ownership", SRUJAN - ARCI Hindi Magazine: Vol. 4 & 5, p. 17-19, 2020-21 & 2021-22
  • K. Swati, Priya Anish Mathews and Sanjay Bhardwaj, "œNational Biodiversity Authority and Patents: A Brief Overview", SRUJAN - ARCI Hindi Magazine Vol. 3 p 16-17, 2021
  • Sanjay Abharwaj, G. Padmanabham, A. Seetharaman, Priya Anish Mathews, "œDeveloping R&D Roadmaps for Upscaling of Technologies", p 58, ARCI annual report 2020-21
  • Priya Anish Mathews, Sanjay Bhardwaj, "œLinking Intellectual Property, Prior Art Search and Analysis to the Technology Upscaling Process", p 59, ARCI Annual report 2020-21 
  • K. Swati, Priya Anish Mathews and Sanjay Bhardwaj, "œIntellectual Property Rights", SRUJAN - ARCI Hindi Magazine, Vol. 2, p 16-17, 2020
  • Priya Anish Mathews, K. Swati, "œSecuring Patent Protection in Foreign Territories", p 87, ARCI Annual report 2019-2020

  • Y. Desta, P. Datta, J. Goettert, Y. Jin, ZG Ling, V. Singh, D Yemane, Priya David, F. Dawn, C. Stockehofe and F. Xian "˜ MEMS/ LIGA Services at CAMD"™,  p 181-187, 2004 Annual Report of Centre for Advanced Microstructures and Devices (CAMD), USA. 

    Contribution through Patent Analytics to  Publications:

  • Patents Round-Up: Status of Carbon Nanotube Composites- Patent Analysis, Nanotech Insights-Magazine, Vol.1 Issue 1, p-17-18, January 2010
  • Corrosion Protection and Self-Healing by Sol-gel Process: A review of Recent Patent Literature"™ Recent Patents in Corrosion Science, Vol. 2, p 148-163, 2012

Books / Book Chapters

  • Priya Anish Mathews, K. Swati, Sanjay Bhardwaj, Papiya Biswas, Roy Johnson and Gadhe Padmanabham, book chapter on "˜Patent Trends in Additive Manufacturing of Ceramic Materials"™, in the Handbook of Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Springer  ISBN: 978-3-030-16347-1, p 319-354, 2020
  • Neha Hebalkar, Priya Anish Mathews, K. Swati, Kaliyan Hembram, book chapter "œ Functional Nanotextiles: Innovations and Applications", in the  Book on Advances in Nanotechnology,  eds. Sulabha K Kulkarna, Vinayak B. Kamble., Co-published by Springer Nature and Capital Publishing ( In Press), 2026

Conference Proceedings

  • Priya Anish Mathews, Swati Koonisetty, Sanjay Bhardwaj, S.Sakthivel, G.Padmanabham, "˜Protective Materials and Coatings for Solar Energy Devices: A Patent Roundup"™ Proceedings of  International Conference on Recent Technologies and Advanced Materials for Green Energy and Sustainable Environment (RTAMGESE 2021), NIT Tiruchirappalli, March 12-13, 2021, ISBN:978-93-5457-143-5, p 57-61, 2021 
  • Priya Anish Mathews, Swati Koonisetty, Sanjay Bhardwaj, "˜Smart Self-healing Textiles: Analyzing Research Trends"™, in the Book of Abstracts of International Conference on Advances in Chemical & Materials Sciences (ACMS 2022)-IIChE Celebrating Platinum Jubilee Year - 2022, Abstract ID: MSE-OP-214B), ACMS 2022. 
  • Priya David, E. I. Meletis, "˜Structural and Magnetic Property Characterization of Pt/Co Multilayer Films"™, Proceedings of the ASME 2005 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Aerospace. Orlando, Florida, USA. November 5-11, p 497-502. 2005.
  • Priya David and E.I. Meletis, "Material Property Characterization of Cobalt Platinum Thin Films",  4th Annual ME Graduate Student Conference, Louisiana State University, USA. April 09, p 29-30, 2005

Awards & Honours

  • Member of the Advisory  Board of Institute Innovation Council of Sarojini Naidu Vanitha Pharmacy Maha Vidyalaya for  IPR and Innovation Matters since August 2024
  • Certified Indian Patent Agent by Patent Office, Govt. of India, 2022

Affiliation to Professional Societies

  • Life Member: Materials Research Society of India (MRSI), Bangalore, 2024
  • Life Member: Centre for Organization Development (COD) Alumni Association, Hyderabad 2023
  • Life Member:  Indian Women Scientists Association (IWSA), Hyderabad Branch, (IWSAH-19-091) since 2019
  • Life Member:Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) Association, Hyderabad since 2008