Ravin V. Mankad

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Key Competencies

• Two years research experience in design, chemistry and associated test methods of polymer thin films, organic-inorganic composites and their application

as membranes, surface coatings

• Expert in microscopy, spectroscopy, thermal and gravimetric analysis technique

Motivating Leadership Skills

• Mentored and supervised incoming graduate students with experimental techniques and safety

• Represented department in Graduate Indian Student Association

Strong Communication Skills

• Scripted scientific reports and manuscripts

• Volunteered for non-profit organization

• Presented research findings to a diverse variety of audiences

EDUCATION

Master of Science – Chemical Engineering, September 2013

State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY), Buffalo, New York, USA

Bachelor of Engineering – Chemical Engineering, June 2011

University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Molecular Engineering Laboratory, SUNY

M.S. Thesis: “Influence of Assembly Conditions on Growth and Disassembly of Layer-by-Layer films”

• Fabricated polymer thin film blends and inorganic composites by layer-by-layer assembly technique

• Established effect of assembly parameters on growth and deconstruction of thin films and accomplished nanoscale control on internal structure, thickness

and surface roughness

• Characterized thin films using UV-vis, FT-IR, TGA, DSC, SEM and AFM

• Achieved 100 % increase in polymeric thin film thickness by incorporating inorganic ceramic

• Succeeded in restricting disassembly of thin films to 3 %, resulting in highly stable thin films

• Illustrated novel applications of thin films in protective surface coatings, drug delivery and battery membranes

“Complexation of Polyelectrolytes”, R. Mankad, K. Yu, B. Das, LISA Laboratory, May – September 2013

• Designed experiments and protocols to investigate complexation and dissolution of polyelectrolytes

• Evaluated difference in polyelectrolyte behavior in solution and in self-assembled multilayers

• Separated polymers of different molecular weights from polyelectrolyte complex solution using HPLC/GPC

• Optimized polyelectrolyte complex formation up to 40 % by mass by varying pH

Engineering Trainee, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. Mumbai, India, April 2010

“Ammonia and Urea Technology”

• Trained in piping and instruments diagram (P & ID) of manufacturing plant of ammonia and urea

• Analyzed chemical process and unit operations involved in production of ammonia and urea

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

“Biomineralization”, R. Mankad, G. Mallam, Colloid and Surface Phenomena, May 2012, SUNY

• Researched biomineralization in human body with its pathological consequences due to uncontrolled process

• Investigated the process involved in kidney stone formation and its remedies

• Analyzed the thermodynamics and kinetics involved during biomineralization process

“Material defects in Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster”, R. Mankad, Materials Science and Corrosion, April 2012, SUNY

• Investigated the design deficiencies of the nuclear reactor involved in the intensification of the nuclear disaster

• Presented alternative solutions in design and selection of material for safer nuclear reactor operation

“Manufacture of Hydrogen”, R. Mankad, J. Marthak, August 2010 - May 2011, University of Mumbai

• Developed a manufacturing process using process safety procedures and engineering principles

• Analyzed raw materials and prepared estimates as per the required product quality

• Carried out the thermodynamic feasibility and reaction kinetics for process modeling

• Designed plant layout, equipment and estimated production times, staffing requirements and costs

PUBLICATIONS

• “Controlling deconstruction of LbL thin films by altering assembly conditions”, R. Mankad, B. Das, M. Tsianou: Manuscript prepared

• “Effect of molecular weight on growth and disassembly of LbL multilayers”, K. Yu, K. Goethel, B. Das, R. Mankad, M. Tsianou: Manuscript under preparation

PRESENTATIONS

• “Controlling the Disassembly Kinetics of Layer-by-Layer Assembled thin films”, K. Yu, R. Mankad, B. Das, M. Tsianou: Poster presented at Graduate Research

Symposium, SUNY, October 2013

• “Effect of Assembly Parameters on Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Growth”, R. Mankad, K. Goethel, B. Das, M. Tsianou: Poster presented at Graduate Research

Symposium, SUNY, October 2012

• “Layer by Layer Disassembly”, Advanced Topic of Colloid & Surface Phenomena, Presented at SUNY, April 2012

• “Block Copolymers for Fuel Cells”, Polymer Science and Engineering, Presented at SUNY, Dec 2011

• “Hydrogen Fuel cells – Future of alternative energy”, Presented at University of Mumbai, April 2011

• “Concentrated Solar Plants”, Presented at University of Mumbai, May 2008

SKILLS

• Instrument Analysis Equipment:

- Microscopy - Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Optical

- Spectroscopy - Ultra-Violet visible (UV-vis), Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR), Florescence

- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) - Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)

- Other Equipment - Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), pH meter, conductivity meter

• Maintain an organized lab based on the tenets of 5S – Sort, Systematic cleaning, Standardize, Sustain, Safety

• Knowledge of MSDS, OSHA, ASTM, GLP regulations and procedures, trained in chemical hygiene

• Expert in software like LIMS, AutoCAD, ChemCAD, Maple, MATLAB, Minitab, Igor, Endnote

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Master of Science: Advanced Chemical Thermodynamics, Applied Chemical Kinetics, Material Science and Corrosion, Colloid and Surface Phenomena,

Applications & Advanced Topics of Colloid & Surface Phenomena, Polymer Science and Engineering 1

Bachelor of Engineering: Advanced Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Economics, Material Science and Technology, Heat Transfer Operations, Mass Transfer

Operations, Nanotechnology, Solid Fluid Mechanical Operations, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Process

Engineering

EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE

• Chemical Engineering Department representative at Graduate Indian Student Association: Organized and conducted temporary housing for incoming

international graduate students

• Volunteered and organized cultural and technical fest – Parichay ’08, University of Mumbai

• Participated in Arôme Séminaire – Workshop on Science of Perfumery

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