Meet the Mentor:

Dr. Rohit Gupta

Product Development Specialist

3M Automotive and Aerospace Solutions Division

Meet Rohit Gupta. As a Product Development Specialist in the Automotive and Aerospace Division, Rohit focuses on engineering essential bonding solutions for assembling battery components in the electric vehicle domain. Prior to this, within the Corporate Materials Research Laboratory (CRML), Rohit collaborated with teams across 3M to innovate sustainable waterborne and fluorine-free release materials. These materials were designed for a diverse range of industrial and consumer products, aligning with 3M's corporate mission to decrease solvent dependency and remove hazardous chemicals from various product portfolios.

Rohit is passionate about sharing his enthusiasm for science with the next generation. He has served as a judge for the 3M Innovation Award at the Minnesota State Science and Engineering Fair and has mentored young scientists as part of several STEM mentoring initiatives. He has been an active member of the 3M Tech Forum community, serving as the CRML senator for two years and chairing the Education Committee. He has multiple patents pending and has been recognized with the Corporate Circle of Technical Excellence & Innovation Award for his work.

Rohit holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as a B.S.-M.S. in Chemical Sciences from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Kolkata, India. He enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, and traveling when he is not in the lab.

Rohit is passionate about sharing his enthusiasm for science with the next generation. He served as a judge for the 3M Innovation Award at the Minnesota State Science and Engineering Fair and has mentored young scientists as part of several STEM mentoring initiatives. He has been an active member of the 3M Tech Forum community, serving as the Corporate Materials Research Laboratory senator for two years and chair of the Education Committee. He has multiple patents pending and won the Circle of Technical Experience & Innovation Award for his work.

Rohit holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and has a B.S.-M.S. in Chemical Sciences from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Kolkata, India. He enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, and traveling when he is not in the lab.

As a Product Development Specialist in the Automotive and Aerospace Division, Rohit focuses on engineering essential bonding solutions for assembling battery components in the electric vehicle domain.

Mentees

2025 Finalist

Amaira Srivastava

FlavoPeel Cups: A Novel Approach to Food Waste, Malnutrition, and Plastic Pollution

Meet Amaira. created biodegradable cups infused with fruit peels to fight plastic waste, reduce food loss, and deliver natural nutrients through flavonoid-rich water.

2024 Finalist

Ankan Das

A Shape Memory Alloy Based Intelligent Walking Robot For Inspection and Surveillance

Meet Ankan. Ankan created a mobile robot whose overall motion is generated by simple motions without having to use motors or gears.

2023 Finalist

Anisha Dhoot

Using Kelp Seaweed to Improve Food Security and Fight Climate Change: Building Soil Parametric Database and Exploring AI/ML Application to Improve Productivity and Reduce Carbon Footprint

Meet Anisha. Anisha’s project focuses on utilizing kelp seaweed to improve soil quality and crop selection.