Abhijith Kumar
Kent,OH
Summary
Chemistry graduate with hands-on experience in wet chemistry techniques and polymer materials, supported by academic research in computational chemistry. Experienced with SOP-driven laboratory environments, safety protocols, and systematic data documentation.
Overview
2020
2020
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Case Western Reserve University
2021 - 2025
- Executed computational research projects on quantum dynamics simulations and titanium dioxide photocatalyst modeling, benchmarking results against established theoretical frameworks.
- Performed structured data analysis and error checks, using Python for data processing and validation, to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reproducibility of computational results.
- Fulfilled annual department-wide laboratory safety training requirements (EHS/OSHA guidelines) and reinforced safety practices while assisting undergraduate laboratory sessions.
Graduate Researcher
CMS College, Mahatma Gandhi University
2018 - 2020
- Completed extensive wet chemistry training involving inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry experiments with quantitative calculations and documented results.
- Implemented separation, purification, and analysis of chemical systems, including titrations, chromatography (TLC, column), soap quality analysis (TFM), and physical property measurements.
- Conducted a computational chemistry benchmarking project using Gaussian, comparing calculated properties of azaazulene-based molecules against established theoretical data for materials related evaluation.
Summer Research Intern - Chemistry
Indira Gandhi Centre For Atomic Research, Department of Atomic Energy
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Completed structured summer internship (STIPAC - 2019) in a regulated central government research laboratory environment.
- Gained supervised exposure to analytical and materials characterization techniques like HPLC, GC-MS, and FTIR.
- Participated in daily technical lectures and laboratory briefings on analytical and materials characterization methods used in the research labs, while adhering to strict safety and access control requirements.
Undegraduate Researcher
Sacred Heart College, Thevara
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted a six-month undergraduate research project focused on the reinforcing effects of bat guano ash and precipitated calcium carbonate as filler materials in natural butadiene rubber (NBR)composites.
- Synthesized bat guano ash by calcination at 650 degree celsius, and synchronized material characterization through supervised facility visits, with results used for comparative analysis.
- Engineered NBR composites with different filler loadings (3, 6, and 9 phr), and assessed cure characteristics and mechanical properties, coordinating testing at Rubber Park, Airapuram, India (India's first Rubber Park).
- Delivered project findings at a state-level conference and earned a Best Project Award.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio, OH01-2026
Master of Science - Applied Chemistry Oils And Fats
CMS College Kottayam
Kottayam, India03-2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Sacred Heart College, Mahatma Gandhi University
Kochi, India03-2018
Skills
- Wet Chemistry: Acid-Base titrations, TFM Analysis, colorimetric analysis
- Inorganic synthesis and characterization: Synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds by UV-Vis spectroscopy
- Separation and purification of organic compounds: Solvent Extraction, TLC, paper chromatography, Column chromatography
- Polymer Materials: NBR compounding, filler loading, and cure characteristics
- Computational tools: ChemDraw, Gaussian, Avogadro, Turbomole
- Data Analysis: Python (for data processing, validation, and visualization)
- Laboratory safety: PPE, SDS interpretation, NFPA hazard labeling, EHS/OSHA
Timeline
Summer Research Intern - Chemistry
Indira Gandhi Centre For Atomic Research, Department of Atomic Energy
06.2019 - 07.2019
Undegraduate Researcher
Sacred Heart College, Thevara
12.2017 - 05.2018
Graduate Research Assistant
Case Western Reserve University
2021 - 2025
Graduate Researcher
CMS College, Mahatma Gandhi University
2018 - 2020
Master of Science - Chemistry
Case Western Reserve University
Master of Science - Applied Chemistry Oils And Fats
CMS College Kottayam
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Sacred Heart College, Mahatma Gandhi University