Infant Raj
Hampton,VA
Summary
- Dedicated educator with extensive experience in high school pre-calculus and elementary functions, alongside college-level nanotechnology instruction.
- Proficient in managing classroom behavior and dynamics of 100+ high school students, creating a focused and respectful learning environment.
- Experienced academic mentor with a proven track record of guiding PhD and Master’s students on research projects, resulting in multiple publications and patents.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
University Instructors
Hampton, VA
09.2024 - Current
- Been a lead instructor for teaching Precalculus and elementary functions for Phoebus High School, Hampton, VA.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques.
- Adhered to Hampton City School's educational guidelines while managing student grades.
Postdoctoral Fellow/ Research Associate
China University Of Petroleum, Beijing
Beijing , China
01.2018 - 03.2024
- Conceptualized, formulated, and successfully brought to market an innovative, multifunctional chemical designed for oilfields.
- Presented persuasive pitches to investors, conferences, and actively contributed to the successful scaling up of patented chemicals for oil and gas from pilot to large-scale operations.
- Trained graduate students in analytical instruments and data acquisition through demonstration.
Mentor
LearnByResearch
Pune, India
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Mentored and guided undergraduate students in exploring artificial intelligence applications within the oil and gas industry, fostering their research capabilities and understanding.
- Guided students with techniques for drafting well-organized and impactful research manuscripts.
Chemistry Tutor
Chendhur Academy
Trichy, India
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Offered personalized tutoring sessions to high school students in chemistry.
- Developed and delivered targeted quizzes to aid in their preparation for college entrance exams.
Process Engineer
Micropack Ltd
Bangalore , India
05.2011 - 09.2012
- Achieved a 40% reduction in in-house rejection rates of circuit boards through the implementation of a new design in the process.
- Conducted internal audits, documentation, and implemented Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) plans, which steered cost-saving initiatives.
- Handled clients such as Rockwell Collins and the Indian Space Research Organization, leading comprehensive analyses, and managing the entire process from inception to completion.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering And Technology
China University of Petroleum
Beijing, China06-2017
Master - Process Design Engnieering
University of Petroleum And Energy Studies
India05-2014
Bachelor - Chemical And Electrochemical Engineering
Central Electrochemical Research Institute
India05-2011
Skills
- Lesson development
- Group and individual instruction
- Feedback and evaluation
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Highlighted India's perspective by representing the country and delivering a keynote speech on India's Energy Policy (Net Carbon Zero) at the BRICS Energy Summit in Beijing in 2022.
- Presented the highlights of artificial intelligence applications in the oil and gas sector at the IADC/SPE Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition in Thailand in 2022.
- Served as the official representative for India at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Young Entrepreneur Meet in 2018, hosted in Shanghai.
- Achieved the Best Presenter Award for the presentation on the "Future of 2D Materials in the Oil and Gas Industry" at the Society of Exploration Geophysics workshop on rock physics and digital rock application in Beijing, 2018.
- Presented a paper at the 251st National Meeting on "Computers in Chemistry," organized by the American Chemical Society in San Diego, US, 2016.
- Delivered a presentation on "Statistical Process Control - Stepping Stone to Six Sigma Excellence in PCB" at the workshop organized by the Indian Printed Circuit Board Association in Bangalore, India, 2012.
- Published research outcomes in approximately 20 articles across various international journals .
Timeline
Lead Teacher
University Instructors
09.2024 - Current
Chemistry Tutor
Chendhur Academy
05.2022 - 07.2022
Mentor
LearnByResearch
12.2021 - 08.2022
Postdoctoral Fellow/ Research Associate
China University Of Petroleum, Beijing
01.2018 - 03.2024
Process Engineer
Micropack Ltd
05.2011 - 09.2012
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering And Technology
China University of Petroleum
Master - Process Design Engnieering
University of Petroleum And Energy Studies
Bachelor - Chemical And Electrochemical Engineering
Central Electrochemical Research Institute
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