Meesha Kaushal

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EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA

Jan 2011 - May 2013

Masters of Science- Plastics Engineering

GPA-3.25

Related Coursework - Advanced Plastics Processing Theory, Plastics Product

Design, Colloidal Nano Science and Nano scale Engineering Plastics

Processing Theory, Advanced Plastics materials, Polymer Science 1, Organic

Chemistry Adhesives and Adhesion Technology, Polymer Structure Properties,

Survey of Intellectual properties, Polymers from renewable resources.

Panjab University Chandigarh, India

July 2007 -

May 2009

Masters of Science - Chemistry (Honors)

Thesis Title: Synthesis and characterization of conducting polymer

polypyrrole with a view to study its applications as sensors.

Related Coursework- Macromolecules, Organic synthesis, Advanced Quantum

Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry.

Laboratory Experience: Synthesis of polymers chemically and

electrochemically, preparing poly-pyrrole composites with metal oxides.

Characterization Techniques: NMR, FTIR, XRD, SEM, DSC-TGA and Melt Flow

Indexer.

Applications: As Taste Sensors and Thermistors.

Panjab University Chandigarh, India

Aug 2004

-May 2007

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (Honors)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Extrusion Intern Medtronic

Sep 2013 - Present

Extrusion Intern Providing engineering excellence for various new product

introductions, handling most phases of manufacturing from concept

through production launch.

Implement and refine manufacturing processes by applying continuous

improvement and lean manufacturing principles to all areas of

production.

Developing cost-effective solutions to manufacturing production

issues.

Research Assistant University of Massachusetts Lowell

Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

Research Performed synthesis and characterization of polycaprolactone.

Assistant Checked the biodegradability and biocompatibility of

polycaprolactone films.

Techniques involved FTIR, NMR, DSC, and TGA.

Teaching Assistant University of

Massachusetts Lowell Aug 2011 -

Dec 2011

Teaching Taught undergraduate students the intricacies of Nano fluid

Assistant Mechanics, Nanolithography, photo etching of PDMS device etc.

Helped students with their problems & assisted the professor with

grading lab reports and assignments.

Research Assistant Trainee Central Scientific Instrument

organization, India May 2007 - Jul 2008

Graduate Trainee Expertise in developing different kinds of sensors using conducting

polymers such as Polypyrrole and Polythiophene and also preparing

polymer composites.

Developed a thermistor having negative temperature coefficient

behavior.

Worked on development of electronic tongue.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Analysis: FTIR, NMR, DSC, TGA.

Testing: Tensile properties, Flexural strength, Izod impact, Coefficient of

friction, Capillary Rheometer.

Software: Mold flow, Solid Works, Microsoft Office.

Processing: Injection Molding, Extrusion Blow Molding, Single Screw

Extrusion, Rotational Molding, Thermoforming, Twin screw Extrusion, Blown

Film Extrusion

ACHIEVEMENTS

. Won 1st Prize in National Science Day in BSc Honors (2006).

. 1st prize in poster making competition in Chandigarh Science Congress

(2009).

. 1st prize in National Science paper presentation (2009).

. Won 1st prize in ANVESHAN organized by Association of Indian

Universities and got selected for Zonal Competition, won 3rd Prize in

North India Zone and was selected to represent North Zone at National

Level Competition in Kolkata, India in February-2009.

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