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Bengaluru, Ka, In

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

- Managed the Pilot Scale Laboratory in optimizing processes for new products, ensuring efficient and effective process translations.- Standardized protocols by developing standard operating procedures, testing methods, and reporting formats for all new products, enhancing consistency and efficiency.- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scopes, develop product specifications and establish clear roles and responsibilities, establish standard testing methods and reporting… Show more - Managed the Pilot Scale Laboratory in optimizing processes for new products, ensuring efficient and effective process translations.- Standardized protocols by developing standard operating procedures, testing methods, and reporting formats for all new products, enhancing consistency and efficiency.- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scopes, develop product specifications and establish clear roles and responsibilities, establish standard testing methods and reporting formats for new products. Show less

Bengaluru Area, India

- Formulated and developed screen printable conductive and dielectric inks for flexible electronics and in-mold electronics.- Conducted a comprehensive chemical compatibility study of screen printed ink stack, analyzing interactions and evaluating their impact on final molded electronics.- Developed and tested conductive adhesives and encapsulants, contributing to the advancement of electronic packaging technologies.- Designed and implemented test methods for environmental… Show more - Formulated and developed screen printable conductive and dielectric inks for flexible electronics and in-mold electronics.- Conducted a comprehensive chemical compatibility study of screen printed ink stack, analyzing interactions and evaluating their impact on final molded electronics.- Developed and tested conductive adhesives and encapsulants, contributing to the advancement of electronic packaging technologies.- Designed and implemented test methods for environmental reliability testing of flexible and in-mold electronics, ensuring product durability and performance.- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of all research and development activities, adhering to best practices and industry standards. Show less

Chennai Area, India

- Formulation of a primer that facilitated the bonding of low surface energy materials after plasma surface treatment.- Validated and optimized the manufacturing process for silicone tubing used in medical applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.- Developed and executed accelerated aging tests to assess the durability and longevity of silicone tubing, providing valuable insights for product improvement and quality assurance.- Collaborated with… Show more - Formulation of a primer that facilitated the bonding of low surface energy materials after plasma surface treatment.- Validated and optimized the manufacturing process for silicone tubing used in medical applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.- Developed and executed accelerated aging tests to assess the durability and longevity of silicone tubing, providing valuable insights for product improvement and quality assurance.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze and interpret test data, effectively communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Show less

Bangalore, Chennai

- Successfully led the 100L scale-up of a new personal care grade emulsion polymer as a film former for application in color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, and paints.- Oversaw the 100L scale-up of Methacrylic acid functionalized PDMS for application in personal care.- Scale up of silicone-based adhesion promoters in electronics application.

Bengaluru Area, India

- Incorporation of amodimethicone, acid functional silicone, and film formers in natural oils for hair care applications.- Development of methacrylic acid functionalized PDMS for use in personal care.- Synthesis of silicone acrylate-organic acrylate hybrid latex for use as a film former in personal care applications.- Formulation of masonry water repellent emulsion.- Implemented seeding and mini-emulsion techniques to optimize the formulation and processes of narrowly dispersed… Show more - Incorporation of amodimethicone, acid functional silicone, and film formers in natural oils for hair care applications.- Development of methacrylic acid functionalized PDMS for use in personal care.- Synthesis of silicone acrylate-organic acrylate hybrid latex for use as a film former in personal care applications.- Formulation of masonry water repellent emulsion.- Implemented seeding and mini-emulsion techniques to optimize the formulation and processes of narrowly dispersed emulsions, resulting in improved stability and performance. Show less

Bangalore

- Equilibration reactions for the synthesis of linear silicone hydride copolymers of multiple chain lengths and degree of substitution using acid catalysts.- Hydrosilylation reactions of silicone hydrides with various unsaturated alkenes, epoxides, polyethers, and characterized the products using 1H and 29Si NMR techniques.- Esterification reactions of organo-silicone and organic compounds.- Acrylation and Methacrylation reactions through ring-opening reactions of silicone epoxides,… Show more - Equilibration reactions for the synthesis of linear silicone hydride copolymers of multiple chain lengths and degree of substitution using acid catalysts.- Hydrosilylation reactions of silicone hydrides with various unsaturated alkenes, epoxides, polyethers, and characterized the products using 1H and 29Si NMR techniques.- Esterification reactions of organo-silicone and organic compounds.- Acrylation and Methacrylation reactions through ring-opening reactions of silicone epoxides, enabling the synthesis of functionalized silicone compounds.- Developed and optimized processes and formulations for macro, mini, multiple, and nano-emulsions, incorporating both organic and silicone-based materials as hydrophobic oil phases.- Synthesized amodimethicone and acid-functional silicone-based microemulsions for hair care applications using planetary ROSS mixers, contributing to the development of innovative and effective products. Show less

Bangalore

• Analysis of solid powdered samples for heavy metals using X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. Blood Lead Level Analysis using Lead Care I and Lead Care II instruments.• Delivered various lectures on “Lead Toxicity” in Medical and Science colleges. • Analysis of heavy metals in insect gall samples and lichen samples using X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry.• Presented a Poster titled “Future of Lead Chelation-Distribution and Treatment” in the 38th Annual National Conference of… Show more • Analysis of solid powdered samples for heavy metals using X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. Blood Lead Level Analysis using Lead Care I and Lead Care II instruments.• Delivered various lectures on “Lead Toxicity” in Medical and Science colleges. • Analysis of heavy metals in insect gall samples and lichen samples using X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry.• Presented a Poster titled “Future of Lead Chelation-Distribution and Treatment” in the 38th Annual National Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBI), December 2011.• Presented a Poster titled “Pharmacognostic studies in insect galls of Quercus infectoria Olivier (Fagaceae)” in the National Conference of Emerging Trends in Ayurveda and Herbal Drug Technology, November 2012. Show less

• Industrial project titled “Analysis of raw materials used in the manufacture of Paracetamol suspension” in Kemwell Pvt.Ltd. The project spanned over 6 weeks.

Master Of Science (Msc), Organic Chemistry, Gpa 3.5

Activities and Societies: Worked at Kemwell Pharmaceuticals - Industrial project titled “Analysis of raw materials used in the manufacture.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Chemistry, Microbiology, Botany, Gpa 3.5

Activities and Societies: Adichunchanagiri Biotechnology & Cancer Research Institute (ABCRI), Radient Research Labs Free Radical.