Educational Qualification:


M.E. :

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) by Research from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore in year 2000.

Worked on Advanced Electronics Packaging Materials. Master's Thesis was on "Development of polyurethane rubber- modified epoxy resin for microelectronics packaging".

B.Sc.(Tech) :

Bachelor of Science Technology (B.Sc.[Tech.]), in Technology of Plastics, from University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT), Mumbai University, India.

Successfully completed a final year Project on "Plasticisers based on Tetrahydrophthalic Anhydride".

Delivered Seminars on (i) Teflon, and (ii) Blends of PMMA.

Undergone an Inplant Training in Technology department at CEAT Limited, India.

B.Sc. :

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry from P.O. Nahata College, Bhusawal affiliated with Pune University, India.

Experience :

Currently working as a Senior Research Officer with Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Singapore. Were involved in Development of Flexible printed circuits and Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS). Working on surface modification of Polyimide to achieve improved adhesion thereof with various adhesive and rubber families.Also engaged in developing Polymer MEMS chemosensors and surface modification of Polymers and Photografting. also involved in protein patterning on polymers for nerve cell growth.

Worked as a R & D Engineer with Ion Exchange India Limited (IEI), Mumbai, India. Was involved in Polysulfone Membrane development for Ultrafiltration.

Expertised in Synthesis of Polyurethane polymers, Surface modification of polymers, Polymer compounding, Moulding and Characterisation.

Hands-on experience on various instruments such as, Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), Thermo-mechanical Analyser (TMA), Thermo-gravimetric Analyser (TGA), Fourior Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer, Dielectric analyser (DEA), Dynamic mechanical analyser (DMA), Gel Permeation chromatography (GPC), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), Transfer moulding, Instron Universal tester, Laser micro-machining, Microdispensing of liquids etc.

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