PhD Scientist experienced in polymer synthesis and coatings formulation
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Education: 6
Experience: 8 years
Relocation: Yes - Internationally
Career Objective
To work in a challenging environment and contribute towards further research and development in the field of polymers and coatings
Professional Experience
The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, USA
Analytical Discovery Section
January 2007- September 2007
Intern
• Applied High Pressure Thin Layer Chromatography(HPTLC) for high throughput analysis
o Resulted in savings in analytical cycle time by 75 % compared to HPLC
• Trained full time researchers in extraction procedures and HPTLC analysis
• Collated multiple procedures leading to 100 % increase in laboratory throughput
• Contributed to cross-functional teams to eliminate potential pitfall due to products
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, USA
Department of Chemistry
September 2002- December 2006
Graduate Assistant
• Synthesized novel azide crosslinkers for polyaniline using multi-step organic synthesis
• Devised pre and post polymerization crosslinking strategies for polyaniline
o Resulted in energy reduction of crosslinking process by 40 %
o Resulted in improvement in thermal and mechanical properties
• Collaborated with Procter & Gamble for Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
o Resulted in savings in research expenditure by 60 %
• Correlated low temperature (14 °K)Argon Matrix FTIR with molecular modeling
o Resulted in elucidation of mechanisms of photoreactions of azides
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, USA
Department of Chemistry
September 2005- June 2006
Head Teaching Assistant, Organic Lab
• Supervised teaching assistants to reduce idling time by 90 %
• Assisted course instructor in analytical techniques to increase productivity by ≈ 100 %
o Awarded “Henry Hochstetter Award” for excellence in performing above duties
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, USA
Department of Materials Science & Engineering September 2001-August 2002
Graduate Assistant
• Synthesized polystyrene using novel silicone surfactants in supercritical carbon-dioxide
o Utilized diblock polystyrene-polymethylphenyl siloxane as the surfactant
o Resulted in a green process with savings in solvent consumption by 100 %
• Developed two photon absorbing silicones by performing hydrosilylation reactions
o Resulted in improved chromophore loading by ~ 20 %
Eductation
• PhD: Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, 2007
Thesis Title: “Crosslinking polyaniline with aryl nitrenes and detection of triplet alkyl nitrenes”
• Master of Science: Materials Science and Engineering, University of Cincinnati , 2004
Thesis Title: “The synthesis of polystyrene by dispersion polymerization in supercritical carbon dioxide using novel surfactants”
• Bachelor of Engineering: (First Class with Distinction), Petrochemical Engineering, Maharashtra Institute of Technology, University of Pune, India, 1999.
Thesis Title: “Design of the process of synthesis of cumene (isopropyl benzene) from benzene using zeolite as catalyst”
Certification
• PhD: Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, 2007
Thesis Title: “Crosslinking polyaniline with aryl nitrenes and detection of triplet alkyl nitrenes”
• Master of Science: Materials Science and Engineering, University of Cincinnati , 2004
Thesis Title: “The synthesis of polystyrene by dispersion polymerization in supercritical carbon dioxide using novel surfactants”
• Bachelor of Engineering: (First Class with Distinction), Petrochemical Engineering, Maharashtra Institute of Technology, University of Pune, India, 1999.
Thesis Title: “Design of the process of synthesis of cumene (isopropyl benzene) from benzene using zeolite as catalyst”
Additional Information
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Experienced for over 8 years in the development of polymer based materials
• Developed Monte-Carlo simulation approaches for polyurethane coating systems
• Formulated low VOC, pigmented antifouling marine coatings
• Processed polyurethane-epoxy resins into flexible aircraft coatings
• Versatile in the use of various instruments used in the analysis of polymers
• Proficient in establishing structure-property relationships in polymers
• Industrial internship research experience in The Procter & Gamble Company ( P & G)
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