Dr. Yash P. Khanna brings nearly five decades of experience in polymer science and analytical problem solving, serving as a trusted technical consultant and expert witness in high-profile intellectual property and product liability cases.

He began his career at Honeywell’s Central Analytical Facility, where he led cross-functional teams as a Senior Principal Scientist, solving complex, multi-million-dollar challenges related to polymer processing, performance, and failure. His unmatched ability to detect product differences at the micro/nano scale has made him a go-to specialist for structure-processing-property issues across the plastics and materials industries.

As the Founder and President of InnoPlast Solutions, Dr. Khanna has delivered technical consulting and corporate training to industry leaders such as PepsiCo, Kimberly-Clark, Owens-Corning, Beckman Coulter, and Eastman Chemical. His work spans sectors including packaging, healthcare, construction, and industrial materials, with a focus on shelf-life, material compatibility, and failure analysis.

Dr. Khanna is also a recognized legal expert, frequently serving as an expert witness in patent infringement, invalidity, and product failure cases. Notable engagements include:

• Serving as expert witness for Johnson & Johnson in a major medical device patent litigation, resulting in a $800M settlement.
• Providing key technical analysis in a fitness center injury case, which led to an out-of-court settlement.
• Supporting the defense in ongoing patent and product liability cases involving polymeric films and coatings.

He has taught the highly acclaimed course “Polymer Failure & Defects: $MM Problem Solving Case-Histories” for 25 years, drawing participants from global corporations. His pioneering technical publications and over 25 U.S. patents reflect his deep contributions to advancing polymer science.

Dr. Khanna’s achievements have been recognized by the North American Thermal Analysis Society (International Mettler Award, 1997), the Society of Plastics Engineers (Engineering/Technology Award, 2001), and multiple innovation awards at Honeywell. He is also known for his association with two Nobel Laureates in polymer science, Prof. de Gennes (1991) and Prof. MacDiarmid (2000).