Anand Narayanapillai Sreedharannair
Ewa Beach,USA
Summary
Accomplished Scientist with 25 years of expertise in chemistry, material science, and nuclear technology. Adept at driving research innovation, managing laboratory operations, and developing advanced materials and processes for energy storage and gas separation. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, design custom scientific systems, and deliver complex projects on time. Skilled in the safe handling of radioactive materials and air-sensitive substances, with extensive experience in analytical techniques and process optimization.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemist-IV
Department of Health, State of Hawaii
06.2022 - Current
- Oversee DUI and Substance Abuse Testing (SAT) programs statewide
- Inspect SAT labs for QC/QA compliance and coordinate with law enforcement agencies
- Train law enforcement supervisors in Intoxilyzer operations and calibration
- Streamline administrative rules for OVUII cases and review licensing processes for SAT labs
Chemist-III
Department of Health, State of Hawaii
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted air quality monitoring and data analysis across Hawaii
- Maintained, repaired, and ensured QA/QC of instruments for PM2.5, PM10, and SO2 analysis
Scientific Officer
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Mumbai, India
07.2006 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is a premier nuclear research facility in India
- Managing the laboratory staff to achieve the targets and deliverables on time
- Directed laboratory teams to execute high-impact research on hydrogen storage materials
- Designed permeation systems for hydrogen purification and isotope separation
- Developed palladium-based membranes for gas separation and isotope purification
- Implemented systems for radioactive gas monitoring and safe laboratory practices
- Conducted advanced studies on hydrogen storage alloys, thermodynamics, and kinetics
- Handling and production of air sensitive nuclear materials and their fabrication
- Concept development, design, and fabrication of system for the removal of permeated light gases from inert gas glove boxes and for various applications
- Pressure composition isotherms of binary alloys of palladium
- Neutron activation analysis and heat flow calorimetry for the quantification of special nuclear materials for the quantification
- SOPs for the safe operation of glove boxes and laboratory systems
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is a premier nuclear research facility in India
Scientific Assistant
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Mumbai, India
09.1999 - 06.2006
- Company Overview: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is a premier nuclear research facility in India
- Set up high-vacuum systems and glove boxes for air-sensitive material handling
- Gained hands-on expertise in nuclear instrumentation and isotope analysis
- Separation of hydrogen isotopes using palladium supported columns
- Measurement of activity of irradiated samples using gamma ray spectroscopy
- Radioactive gas processing
- Hydrogen storage in metal hydrides
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is a premier nuclear research facility in India
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Mumbai
India01.2018
Master of Science - Chemistry (Research)
University of Mumbai
India01.2008
Master of Science - Chemistry
Gandhigram Institute
Tamil Nadu, India01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Kerala
India01.1996
Skills
- Advanced Materials Development
- Hydrogen Storage
- Membranes
- Catalysis
- Radioactive Material Handling
- Laboratory Safety
- Inert Atmosphere Glove Box Systems
- Thermodynamics
- Experimental Measurements
- High-Precision Analytical Techniques
- Process Design
- Development
- HR QMS
- Laboratory Management
- Team Management
- Environmental Monitoring
- Air Quality Analysis
- Research Documentation
- Publications
- Instrumentation
- UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
- Nuclear Instrumentation
- System Design
- Gas Handling
- Pressure-Composition Isotherms
- Air Quality Monitoring
- HV/UHV Systems
- Cold Rolling
- CVD
- Magnetron Sputtering Systems
- Electroless Plating
- Laboratory Information Management Systems
- Data Analysis Tools
Accomplishments
- Successfully led the establishment of state-of-the-art laboratories for radioactive material handling.
- Innovated processes for hydrogen isotope separation and gas purification.
- Authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
- Designed and implemented systems for hydrogen storage and isotope analysis.
Selected Publications
- Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Hydrogen/Deuterium Absorption in Pd-Ag Alloys, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2015
- Pd-Ag-Cu Dense Metallic Membranes for Hydrogen Purification, Journal of Membrane Science, 2017
- Heat Capacities of LiH and LiD by Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2010
Hobbies and Interests
- Development of materials for energy storage.
- Hydrogen storage materials.
- Alloy synthesis and characterization.
- Gas separation science and technology.
- Gas analysis.
- Thin alloy membranes for gas separation.
- Material development for catalysis.
- CO2 capturing and conversion technologies.
- Thermodynamics and kinetics of hydrogen storage materials.
- Thermal Evaporation & Magnetron Sputtering.
- Permeation studies.
- Metal doped MOF material for energy conversion and catalysis.
Research Highlights
- Development of advanced hydrogen storage materials and rare earth hydrides.
- Design and synthesis of palladium-based alloy membranes for gas separation.
- Studies on hydrogen isotope separation and catalytic processes.
- Phase transition and thermodynamic analysis of metal hydrides.
Professional Development
- IAEA Workshop on Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, Mumbai, 2013
- Intoxylizer 8000/9000 Training, Hawaii, USA, 2022
- Borkenstein Drug Course: Effects of Drugs on Human Performance, USA, 2022
Timeline
Chemist-IV
Department of Health, State of Hawaii
06.2022 - Current
Chemist-III
Department of Health, State of Hawaii
06.2020 - 05.2022
Scientific Officer
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
07.2006 - 01.2020
Scientific Assistant
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
09.1999 - 06.2006
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Mumbai
Master of Science - Chemistry (Research)
University of Mumbai
Master of Science - Chemistry
Gandhigram Institute
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Kerala
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