SRIRAM VENKATA RAMANI
Senior Scientist
DRAPER,UT
Summary
Authored a book chapter on Olefin Polymerization Excellent expertise in Polyurethanes, Vinyl polymerization, Polymer blends and Polymer/clay Nanocomposites and drug delivery polymers. Extensive knowledge of polymer structure-property relationships and applications of chemical and polymer engineering Hands-on experience in formulation development and manufacturing of solid and liquid polymer chemistry. Comprehensive knowledge in polymer characterization, fabrication, and product validation process Excellent expertise in analytical techniques including XRD, SEM, Rheometry, DSC, TGA, Microscopy (SEM/TEM), GC, HPLC and FTIR. In-depth knowledge of polymer science, product development and product testing techniques Outstanding communication, organizational and management skills Communicative Scientist proficient in polymer area. Talented individual educated in safety procedures, processes and regulations. Pursuing role and leveraging exceptional technical knowledge to better satisfy customer needs. Driven Senior Scientist with more than 17 years of advanced research and analytical experience. Successful in applying quantitative techniques to break down analysis data and draw logical conclusions to enhance polymer research.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Scientist
Biomerics, LLC
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2014 - Current
- Responsible for successful technology transfer from AorTech to Biomerics
- Key contact for product validation and verification for customers
- Responsible for new product and process development for all aspects of Medical Material development
- Responsibility for $ 1.2 M in Elast-Eon sales support annually
- Ownership for Elast-Eon scale-up project – Design and build laboratory to specific requirement for Elast-Eon Raw materials purification/analysis to manufacturing/testing
- Ownership of a project/program from quotation through qualification into production release
- Direct the activities for R&D and Production personnel Team members
- NPD & NPI - New Product Development (Design Development, New Product Introduction) Transfer of Research & Concept Designs into Manufacturing
- Developed product validation protocol for Elast-EonTM manufacture
- Prepared documentation such as SOP and Work Instruction
- Trained several R&D and production personnel for polymerization and characterization of Elast-Eon
- Actively working on developing and commercializing a new product for short term biomedical implantation
- Actively working on developing and commercializing neural implant devices
- Product development and scale up for Restorative Cardiovascular devices
- Product development of Clear drum for hearing loss patients- long term implantable device
Principal Scientist
AorTech Polymers & Medical Devices
Minneapolis, MN
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Responsible for managing R&D, QC and Production. Key contact for providing oversight to the scientific and technical elements of the business. Responsible for the safety of company’s manufacturing processes and practices.
- Was promoted as Principal scientist in recognition of my contribution to AorTech’s Business.
- Managed operation of the company single handedly for 13 months, which included managing R&D, production and QC.
- Directed the activities of two R&D chemists. and three production technicians
- Represented the company at scientific symposia.
- Key personnel involved in scale up production process for important raw material for Elast-Eon production in AorTech
- Interact with customers on various application development programs. Trained and direct company’s personnel who provided support for these programs.
- Drove development of analytical methods for raw material, in-process and final release testing.
- Prepared reports, publications and oral presentations.
- Conducted performance reviews and participated in hiring process of new employees.
- Conducted test methods validation investigations testing and instrument qualifications.
Senior Research Scientist & R&D Supervisor
AorTech Polymers & Medical Devices
Minneapolis, MN
09.2011 - 10.2012
- Spearheaded construction of a new plant for the manufacture of polymers for different biomedical applications, ensuring compliance with state & federal regulations.
- Responsible for managing R&D, QC and Production
- Key contact for providing oversight to the scientific and technical elements of the business
- Responsible for the safety of company’s manufacturing processes and practices
- Directed the activities of two R&D chemists
- Represented the company at scientific symposia
- Developed a new process to manufacture silicone-polycarbonate solution polymer for Blood Glucose monitoring, which resulted in AorTech receiving $ 1 M in licensing revenue alone
- Submitted two patents for review
- Successfully developed ECSILTM for different biomedical applications using “RIM” process
- Developed a new process for the manufacture of low-density foam for Breast Implant applications
- Interact with customers on various application development programs
- As a part of technology transfer, successfully improvised the Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) synthesis and manufacturing process to meet the stringent requirements of St Jude Medical, USA.
Research Scientist & Senior Research Scientist
AorTech Biomaterials Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
05.2005 - 08.2011
- Planned and conducted experiments for long term implantable polymer applications.
- Performed both lab scale and production scale experiments
- Evaluated test results for completeness and accuracy, submitting results to customers and support for there application use.
- Completed testing projects by deadline and under budget for company-wide initiatives.
- Conducted literature research, synthesis and characterization regularly for several new projects and fine tune for existing projects
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Wrote reports and summaries regarding PU-Si polymer synthesis for long term implantable polymers and devices for several advance biomedical applications.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Korea Advance Insititute Of Science & Technology
Daejon, South Korea
06.2004 - Current
- Structure and Properties of Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites Materials:
- Evaluation on Thermal & Morphological study of PP & clay Nanocomposites
- Clarified the relationship between the higher order structure and properties of commercially available Nanocomposites composed of polyamide materials are subjected to granulation to pelletization and compression molded for extensive characterization
- Polymer Composite Membrane for Fuel Cell Application:
- Work focused on the development of polymer membrane for reduction of methanol crossover and increase of the proton conductivity for advanced fuel cell applications
- Study on the synthesis and characterization of novel polymer electrolyte membrane for fuel cell
- Received recognition as most productive Post-Doctoral Researcher from Department Chair, Prof Sung Chul Kim
- Successfully supervised two master’s students
- Successfully completed IUPAC project, involved several companies, institutes and universities
- Report submitted and papers published in peer international journals
- Effectively multitasked, working for IUPAC project, collaborated with international scientist, engineers and professors, supervising master students, presented papers in national conference and published papers in peer international journals.
Doctoral Research Associate
Carleton University, Morphology of Polymer Blends
Ottawa
07.2002 - 01.2004
- Responsible for carrying out research in the field of polymer blends; conduct research on the multi-layered polymer films and polymer over coats for Xerox industries
- Studied the morphology of polymer blends in both confined and unconfined states analyzed on microscope slide (soft) and glass surface (hard)
- This has practical applications in the morphology of multi-layered polymer films and polymer with overcoats.
Research Associate
Indian Institute of Technology
Chennai
11.2000 - 01.2002
- Single Site Catalysts: Responsible for carrying out research in the field of single-site catalyst for olefin polymerization. Design and synthesis of new single-site non-metallocene catalysts for the polymerization of olefins with co-catalyst methylaluminoxane (MAO) and the activity of the catalyst examined.
- Authored a book chapter in single-site catalyst for olefin polymerization.
- Successfully synthesized non-metallocene catalyst for olefin polymerization for Reliance Industries, India
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Graduate Student
Central Leather Research Institute
Adyar, Chennai
04.1997 - 10.2000
- Key literature research and plan for my Ph.D. research
- Responsible for the safety research synthesis in R&D lab and practices
- Directed the activities of two master research students research projects
- Presented papers and posters in both National and International scientific symposia
- Synthesize and characterization of AB Crosslinked Polymers (ABCPs)
- Published papers in peer international polymer journals
Analytical Chemist
04.1996 - 03.1997
- Maintained laboratory instruments such as FTIR, Viscometer, GC, UV-Vis spectrophotometer.
- Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results.
- Communicated analysis results to various departments to formulate products
- Testing of Eco –Sensitive chemicals: Testing of ECO-sensitive chemicals like Azo dyes, PCP, Chrome (VI) & Formaldehyde. Chemical analysis using sophisticated instruments, like gas chromatography- mass Spectrometry, GC-ECD, HPTLC, and UVVIS Spectrophotometer, FTIR. Also have exposure to analytical method required for sample preparation, viz., liquid - liquid extraction, Solid Phase extraction, digestion, Rotary evaporation, Distillation & Purification of reagents
Project Assistant
Central Leather Research Institute
Chennai, TN
10.1994 - 03.1996
- Derivatization of amino acids using supercritical gas extraction technique from hair matrix (α-keratin), Extraction of amino acids as benzyloxy carbonyl derivatives from hydrolyzed hair. Extraction of value-added product like clove oil from clove through super critical extraction technique.
- Conducted systematic leather testing based on ASTM standards in quantification of banned arylamines in leather for Export industries.
- Successfully undergone training in advance instrumentation for testing banned aryl amines.
- Actively participated in Eco testing characterization to develop methods for banned aryl amines.
- Conducted extensive research for extraction of amino acids from zero cost raw material- Human hair.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Polymer Chemistry
University of Madras
Chennai 04.1997 - 10.2000
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Madras
Chennai 06.1992 - 09.1994
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Madras
Chennai 01.1992 - 01.1994
Skills
Research and experiments
Results analysis
Project Management
Research implementation
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Quantitative analysis
Training and Development
Dependable and Responsible
Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Testing of ECO-sensitive chemicals like Azo dyes, PCP, Chrome (VI) & Formaldehyde
- Chemical analysis using sophisticated instruments, like gas chromatography- mass Spectrometry, GC-ECD, HPTLC, and UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, FTIR
- Also have exposure to analytical method required for sample preparation, viz., liquid - liquid extraction, Solid Phase extraction, digestion, Rotary evaporation, Distillation & Purification of reagents etc
- Extraction of Amino acids from human hair:
- Derivatization of amino acids using supercritical gas extraction technique from hair matrix (α-keratin), Extraction of amino acids as benzyloxy carbonyl derivatives from hydrolyzed hair
- Extraction of value-added product like clove oil from clove through super critical extraction technique
- Conducted systematic leather testing based on ASTM standards in quantification of banned arylamines in leather for Export industries
- Successfully undergone training in advance instrumentation for testing banned aryl amines
- Actively participated in Eco testing characterization to develop methods for banned aryl amines
- Conducted extensive research for extraction of amino acids from zero cost raw material- Human hair.
Affiliations
Senior Research Fellowship awarded to do Ph.D. by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (National Level) New Delhi, India
Research Associate ship awarded by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai, India funded through DST.
Member, The Polymer Society of Korea, South Korea
Timeline
Senior Scientist
Biomerics, LLC
01.2014 - Current
Principal Scientist
AorTech Polymers & Medical Devices
11.2012 - 12.2013
Senior Research Scientist & R&D Supervisor
AorTech Polymers & Medical Devices
09.2011 - 10.2012
Research Scientist & Senior Research Scientist
AorTech Biomaterials Pty Ltd
05.2005 - 08.2011
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Korea Advance Insititute Of Science & Technology
06.2004 - Current
Doctoral Research Associate
Carleton University, Morphology of Polymer Blends
07.2002 - 01.2004
Research Associate
Indian Institute of Technology
11.2000 - 01.2002
Graduate Student
Central Leather Research Institute
04.1997 - 10.2000
Doctor of Philosophy - Polymer Chemistry
University of Madras
04.1997 - 10.2000
Analytical Chemist
04.1996 - 03.1997
Project Assistant
Central Leather Research Institute
10.1994 - 03.1996
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Madras
06.1992 - 09.1994
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Madras
01.1992 - 01.1994