Sachin Bhaladhare

**** ******* ***, *** # *, St. Louis, MO 63139

Phone - 605-***-****(Cell) * Email - accbwp@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Highly motivated and results-driven polymer chemist and polymer engineer with more than 4

years of industrial experiences in formulating polymer adhesives and sealants, polymer

synthesis, polymer compounding, polymer extrusion and polymer injection/blow molding.

Creative problem solver with a keen attention to detail and quality. Experience

accompanied by graduate degree in polymer science and engineering.

WORK EXPERINCE

Research Chemist July 2013 - present

Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA

Responsibilities

• Polymer chemistry: synthesis of acrylic polymers and copolymers for biomedical

applications.

• Purification, lyophilizing of synthesized polymers.

• Synthesis of thiolated Gellan gum and perform dialysis.

• Scaling small batches to large batches.

• Formulation of reversible in situ crosslinkable polymer hydrogel as vitreous substitute.

• Characterization of synthesized polymers and hydrogels (chemical, physical and

rheological properties).

• Maintaining lab notebook and write weekly reports.

Accomplishments

• Successfully synthesized acrylic polymers and copolymers with controlled molecular

weights using free radical polymerization.

• Formulated injectable in situ crosslinked polymer hydrogel solutions for vitreous

substitute.

Executive Engineer July 2006 – July 2008

Harita-NTI Limited, Chennai, TN, India

Responsibilities

• Production of thermoplastic biodegradable polymer (PLA, PBAT) products (compostable

trash/garbage bags, carry out bags, agriculture mulch film, cutlery items, packaging etc.).

• Making production plans and their timely execution.

• Quality control of thermoplastic polymer products.

• Research and development of biodegradable polymer products.

• Handling customer’s requirements related to products.

• Management of workers involved in production.

Accomplishments

• Successfully compounded/blended thermoplastic biodegradable polymers in single/twin

screw extruder, injection molding and blow molding.

• Commercialized biodegradable polymer products for various applications.

• Developed new applications of biodegradable polymer products.

• Cost reduction of the products using suitable techniques.

Engineer (Production and R&D) June 2004 – July 2006

Polymer Papers Limited, Faridabad, HR, India

Responsibilities

• Formulation of thermosetting single component adhesive, cold setting sealant and

molding compound based on PVC compound.

• Formulation of cold setting two components adhesives based on epoxy compound.

• Formulation of polyurethane cold setting two components adhesives and compounds.

• Production of phenol formaldehyde thermosetting resins (adhesive) both water soluble

and insoluble.

• Making production plans and their timely execution.

• Research and developments on adhesives and sealants.

Accomplishments

• Successfully formulated thermoplastic and thermosetting adhesives and sealants for

various applications.

• Synthesized water soluble and water insoluble phenol-formaldehyde resins.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Material Science) August 2008-June 2013

Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA GPA: 3.69/4

• Morphology and properties of thermoplastic sugar beet pulp (TSBP) and poly (butylenes

adipate-co-terepthalate) (PBAT) blends.

• Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) semiconductor as radiation detection.

Master of Science (MS) (Polymer Science) July 2002 – May 2004

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, IITD, India GPA: 7.15/10

• Synthesis of acrylic polymers by bulk free radical polymerization.

• Development of polymeric transdermal drug delivery system.

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) (Chemical Engineer) July 1998 – May 2002

Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, Bhopal, MP, India GPA: 7/10

• Simulation of continues stirred tank reactor (CSTR).

MAIN COURSES

Polymer chemistry, polymer blend, rubber technology, polymer characterization, polymer

rheology, thermodynamic, heat transfer, mass transfer, chemical reaction engineering.

LABORATORY SKILLS

Polymer Characterization Techniques

• Scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), Fourier

transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), gel permeation chromatography (GPC).

• Differential scanning calorimetric (DSC), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), dynamic

mechanical analysis (DMA).

• Tensile testing (instron), flexural, impact testing, capillary rheometry.

.COMPUTER SKILLS

• Microsoft office, system analysis software (SAS).

OTHER SKILLS

• Strong communication skills both oral and written.

• Ability to work independently and in a team

• Ability to handle strong responsibility well.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant Jan 2010– May 2010

Department of Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA

• Tutorial and lab experiments (Chemistry 105, general chemistry, undergrad course).

Teaching Assistant August 2012 – January 2013

Mechanical Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA

• Lab experiments and grading lab reports (ME 310 & 311, mechanical processing,

undergrad course).

TECHNICAL PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS

• Bo Liu, Sachin Bhaladhare, Peng Zhan, Long Jiang, Jinwen Zhang “Morphology and

properties of thermoplastic sugar beet pulp and poly (butylenes adipate –co- terepthalate)

blends”. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 2011, 50, 13859 – 13865.

• Sachin Bhaladhare et. al. “Correlation of secondary phases (SPs) with mobility lifetime

(μτe) of the electrons in CZT crystals using IR microscopy”. Proc. SPIE 8142, 81421O

(2011).

• Amlan Datta, Santosh Swain, Sachin Bhaladhare, Kelvin Lynn “Experimental Studies on

Control of Growth Interface in MVB Grown CdZnTe and its consequences. Submitted to

IEEE Nuclear science symposium conference record, 2011.

• Poster presentation on “Correlation of secondary phases (SPs) with mobility lifetime (μτe)

of the electrons in CZT crystals using IR microscopy” in SPIE conference, Sep. 2011,

San Diego, USA.

• Poster presentation on “Characterization of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF from

Hot-Water extracted hardwood” in Wood symposium, April 2008, Seattle, USA.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY

• Member of Material Research Society (MRS), Washington State University.

• Volunteered for Indian student association (ISA), Washington State University.

• Volunteered for Wiley Research Expo. Washington State University.

REFERENCES

References provided on request

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