Organized Senior Research Scientist with outstanding knowledge in materials science. Superb research skills to consistently deliver products on time and within budgets and specifications. Proven history of effective research and development of various products for Industry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Scientist
UTD
01.2024 - Current
Wrote research papers, reports, project proposals, and summaries regarding materials chemistry.
Planned and conducted experiments for industry sponsored research project.
Collected samples and carried out research and development.
Championed a culture of safety within the lab, implementing best practices for hazardous material handling and waste disposal procedures.
Research Associate
Clarkson University
09.2021 - 12.2023
Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality products.
Trained and mentored junior researchers, fostering a collaborative work environment that promoted knowledge sharing.
Set up and organized the experiment and maintained facilities.
Provided technical guidance on experimental design and data interpretation issues for team members as needed.
Research Associate
Mahatma Gandhi University
10.2017 - 04.2021
Research and development and project management of DST funded project. Principle Investigator: Prof. Suresh Mathew. Co-investigator: Dr Adarsh N Narayanan
Design and synthesis of experimental work, process data and use analytical skills to interpret the results.
Scientific meeting with the group members and collaborators, discuss and conclude the results.
Mentoring and/or co-guide the BS, MS and Ph.D. students.
Manuscript preparation.
Project proposal preparation for funding.
Marie Curie Intra-European Postdoctoral Researcher
ICN2-CSIC
02.2015 - 02.2017
Research and development and project management for EU funded project entitled “Developing smart Coordination Polymer Nanoparticles as Biomedicine for Metastatic Neuroblastoma”. Principle Investigator: Dr. Daniel Ruiz-Molina
Mentored junior researchers, enhancing their skills and supporting their career development.
Overcame technical challenges by troubleshooting equipment issues or refining experimental procedures as necessary.
Contributed to high-impact publications by collaborating with fellow researchers and providing critical input.
Participate and present the research work in national and international conferences.
Report preparation to Research Executive Agency, EU.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Monash University, Clayton Campus
02.2014 - 02.2015
Research and development and project management for ARC funded project entitled “Developing Functional Coordination Polymers and Supramolecular Nanoballs: From Structure to Function”. Principle Investigator: Prof. Stuart R Batten
Mentored junior researchers, enhancing their skills and supporting their career development.
Single crystal X-ray data collection of synthesized compounds from Australian Synchrotron facility.
Overcame technical challenges by troubleshooting equipment issues or refining experimental procedures as necessary.
Conducted thorough literature reviews to inform experimental design and maintain awareness of current trends in the field.
Marie Curie IAP Postdoctoral Research Fellow
UCLouvain
01.2012 - 07.2013
Contributed to the publication of multiple high-impact research articles, showcasing the significance of the findings.
Published research results in peer-reviewed journals and presented at seminars and international conferences.
Enhanced research quality by designing and executing rigorous experiments in a timely manner.
Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
Education
Ph.D. - Materials Science
IACS Kolkata (Affiliated To Jadavpur University)
Kolkata, India
01.2011
Master of Science - Inorganic Materials, Organic Chemistry, Materials
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam, India
07.2004
Skills
Laboratory safety protocols
SQL Databases
Deep Learning Techniques
Scientific Communication
Accomplishments
Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Collaborated with team of 14 in the development of a cosmetic product for an Industry.
Timeline
Senior Research Scientist
UTD
01.2024 - Current
Research Associate
Clarkson University
09.2021 - 12.2023
Research Associate
Mahatma Gandhi University
10.2017 - 04.2021
Marie Curie Intra-European Postdoctoral Researcher
ICN2-CSIC
02.2015 - 02.2017
Postdoctoral Researcher
Monash University, Clayton Campus
02.2014 - 02.2015
Marie Curie IAP Postdoctoral Research Fellow
UCLouvain
01.2012 - 07.2013
Ph.D. - Materials Science
IACS Kolkata (Affiliated To Jadavpur University)
Master of Science - Inorganic Materials, Organic Chemistry, Materials