Ph.D: Polymer Engineering, Expected in 10/2016 to The University Of Akron - Akron, OH, GPA: Status -
Mentor: David S. Simmons
Dissertation Title: Understanding the role of small molecule additives on the glass formation behavior and mechanical properties of thermoplastic polymer/additive blends
Integrated Masters: Polymer Science & Technology, Expected in 06/2011 to Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT), Roorkee - India, GPA: Status -
Mentor: Yuvraj Singh Negi
Thesis Title: Interpenetrating Polymeric Network of Chitosan-Glutamic Acid for Application in Drug Delivery
Skills
Hot Melt and Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
Polymer Product Development
Thermal & Mechanical Characterization of Polymers
Molecular Modeling of Polymers
Statistical Analysis (JMP, Minitab)
Project Management
SAP, Process Pro
5S
Experience
Senior Scientist, 10/2018 to Current Merck & Co., Inc. – Miami Lakes, FL,
Expertise in developing and implementing technical solutions to new product innovations, and manufacturing plant issues.
Spearheading multidisciplinary team on a global scale to make H.B Fuller a market leader in understanding and addressing issues of chemicals of concern in the hygiene industry: Acting as the liaison between technical, marketing, and business stakeholders.
Technical lead on identifying and qualifying alternate and new raw materials. Coordinate with sourcing, business, and commercial stakeholders to successfully drive the projects.
Experience in working with vendors, effectively communicating technical requirements to meet business needs.
Actively driving an initiative to create and maintain a database of results from 3rd party testing: using this data to communicate the key messages to the customers.
Experience in using project management, design of experiment (DOE) methodologies and statistical analysis to plan experiments, draw conclusions and present technical recommendations.
Driving efficiency by supporting operations to facilitate scale-up and production of new technologies.
Successfully implemented 5S strategies and reorganized raw material storage area to create cleaner & efficient work area.
Research & Development Lead, 11/2016 to 09/2018 California Medical Innovations – City, STATE,
Lead and manage projects and develop improvised processes and test methods with the focus on PVC, TPE, and latex-based products.
Provide work directions to chemists to ensure quality management of finished products.
Responsible for timely dispatch of products which meets and exceeds customer requirements.
Technical representative for sales team to interact with customers to bring in new business for the company.
Coordinate with manufacturing plant to develop robust manufacturing processes to produce products with greater consistency.
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