Harish Nimmala
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Three years of professional experience as a Chemical Engineer. Over two years of research experience in
process development and about an year of experience as a strategy consultant for chemical, polymer,
adhesive, oil and gas related industries.
Education University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 2008-2010
Master of Science in Engineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Osmania University, India 2004-2008
Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Relevant Coursework Reaction Kinetics & Design Transport Processes
Process Design & Control Process Equipment Design
Advanced Thermodynamics Simulation &Design
Skills
Software : Matlab, MAPLE, MS-Office, Mathematica, PRO-II,ASPEN
Instrumental Expertise : HPLC, GPC, DSC, POM, TGA, Melt Indexer, Rheometer.
Laboratory Expertise : FTIR, UV Spectroscopy, Polymer Extrusion, Injection & Blow molding.
Work Experience : Chemical Market Resources, Inc. Analyst/Consultant 2010-Present
Analyzed and tracked key market & technology drivers for
petrochemicals. Evaluated and executed multiple proprietary
client studies giving an overview on markets, supply/demand,
cost analysis and provided key strategic points to develop the
business. Developed several planning strategies and handled
multi-million dollar projects individually.
University of Pennsylvania Research Assistant 2008-2010
Bio Fuel Production : Conducted research on the possibility of replacing methanol by
bio ethanol in the production of Bio-fuels.
Evaluation of forces on : Evaluated stress and strain developed on a polymer caused by
Polymers the flow of newtonian and non-newtonian fluids in a T-channel
using filament thinning and microfluidic technology.
Thermo Sensitive : Synthesized a thermo-responsive polymer using emulsion &
Multi-Chromatic colloidal technologies. Studied the effect of temperature on
Polymers the color and molecular alignment of these polymers.
Bio Friendly Smart : Formulated a Smart Polymer using cross-linking technology.
Polymers Stem cells were grown using tissue culture and the effects on
healing time of the tissue were studied.
Reliance Industries Limited Summer Intern 2009
Thermal & crystallinity : Analyzed and modified the thermal and crystallinity behavior of
modification of Linear Linear Low Density Polyethylene(LLDPE) by synthesis of a
Low Density novel blend of catalysts. This resulted in better crystal and
Polyethylene spherulite formation.
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Intern 2009
R&D intensity in Indian : Reported the market analysis of R&D Intensity in Indian
Chemical industries Chemical Industries by analyzing markets in USA, European
Union, Japan, China and South Korea.
Enfab Industries Pvt. Ltd. Intern 2007
Design & Fabrication of : Optimized and fabricated chemical equipment- heat exchangers
Chemical Equipment and boilers with higher effectiveness. Designed the equipment
& testing methods for commercial applications.
University of Pennsylvania Teaching Assistant 2009-2010
Introduction to Optics, : Tutored Freshmen and Sophomore students in Optics, Circuits
Circuits and Magnetism & Magnetism and assisted them in conducting experiments.
Introduction to General : Assisted students in conducting lab experiments and helped
Chemistry them with their queries during office hours.
Academic Projects : University of Pennsylvania Team Member 2008-2010
Percolation Cluster : Simulated the growth of percolation cluster for various values of
Analysis cluster probablility using MatLab. Prepared a conclusive report
on the conditions favorable and unfavorable to its growth.
Lotka-Voltera : Implemented MatLab code to solve Lotka-Voltera differential
Simulation equations using customised functions & proved its efficiency.