Quality Control Assurance
Resume:
OBJECTIVE: Looking for opportunities in Industrial R & D for
pharmaceuticals, polymer chemistry, and analytical research.
SCIENTIFIC Materials Characterization, Multi-variate data analysis, PCA,
PLS, k-ANN and their
DOMAIN: applications to Spectroscopy, FT-IR, Laser Raman and X-Ray
spectroscopy Familiar with ASTM standards for Spectroscopy,
Thermal Analysis, Polymer Chemistry, Synthesis, Dental
Biomaterials, Structure/Property Relationships, Chemical
Analysis and Imaging, Microscopy, Process Analytical Chemistry
and Technology, Molecular Modeling and QSAR.
EXPERIENCE:
2010-Present University of Michigan- Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Postdoctoral Researcher
. Investigating the feasibility of microprobe or fiber optic
probe for Raman signal collection, which will provide
opportunity for in-line manufacturing process control
variables.
. Researching on cultured human keratinocytes HK as possible
replacement for damaged oral tissues.
. Designing experimental protocols for managing the problems
that arise out of non-confocal optics in a turbid system,
sampling protocols needed to detect local stress in the
cultured HK as well as protocols for removal of interfering
Raman bands arising from the culture petri-dishes.
. Utilizing Raman spectroscopy to evaluate the quality of
cultured HK.
2003-2010 PhD Physical Chemistry (Molecular Spectroscopy)
University of Missouri
Kansas City, MO, USA
. Determined the structural parameters of cyclobutylamine,
despite the absence of symmetry in the molecules. Utilized a
combination of microwave data and theoretical ab initio method
by using least squares technique. This study establishes a new
method for structural determination of four member ring
molecules lacking any symmetry.
. Established the conformational stability of cyclobutanol in
xenon solutions, while avoiding the complications due to
dimerization. Utilized the special technique of performing the
temperature dependent infrared spectra in liquefied xenon
solutions. The outcome of the study provided the relative
energy difference between the conformers.
. Accomplished a comprehensive vibrational, structural and
conformational stability analysis of fluorinated alcohols
which are substitutes for CFCs (Freons). The result obtained
in this study provides a platform for future investigations of
fluorinated alcohols and amines.
. Researched the effect of cross-linking agents on the dentin
bonding interface as hybrid layers using model adhesive
systems.
. Comprehensively investigated the evidence of twist conformer
for a five-membered ring molecule utilizing experimental and
theoretical techniques. Established a new model for predicting
the conformational stability of five member cyclic molecules,
and provided experimental evidence of pseudorotation and twist
conformation.
2000-2002 M.Sc. Polymer Science and Functional Ceramics
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, INDIA
. Synthesized a biodegradable polymer core to be used for
sustained release of drugs and active substances.
. Created synthetic roadmap as per the available scientific
literature for Grafting (MMA) onto Gum Acacia which was
utilized as the matrix for the drug.
2002-2003 Johnson Matthey India Gurgoan, INDIA
Quality Control Chemist
. Delivered high quality and timely analyses of chemical assays
to assist in catalytic converter manufacturing.
. Ensured fulfillment of production requirements and
constraints by working with engineers, operators' supervisors
and quality assurance.
. Collaborated with cross-functional team to achieve production
and quality control goals in a manufacturing facility.
. Conducted quality control tests including XRD, ICP and van't
isotherm for assessing catalytic converter efficiency.
. Experienced in operating Malvern Particle Size Analyzer,
Philips X-Ray Spectrometer, and Perkin Elmer ICP which was
utilized in order to determine the catalyst composition and
monitor the quality.
EDUCATION:
2003-2010 PhD Physical Chemistry (Molecular Spectroscopy)
University of Missouri Kansas City, MO, USA
Thesis Title:- "Conformational and Structural Analyses of Some
Alcohols and Amines of Molecules with Low Frequency Large
Amplitude Anharmonic Vibrations"
2000-2002 M.Sc. Polymer Science and Functional Ceramics
Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi, INDIA
1997-2000 B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
University of Delhi New Delhi, INDIA
SPECIALTIES: Multi-discipline expertise in analytical characterization,
spectral interpretation and computational methods including: FT-
IR, Laser Raman and X-Ray spectroscopy, NMR, XRD, ICP, Malvern
Particle Size Analysis, Wet Chemistry.
AWARDS:
2010. Society of Applied Spectroscopy Poster Award PITTCON
2010. FACSS Student Poster Award FACSS
2009. Society for Applied Spectroscopy Graduate Student Award
2009. Coblentz Society Graduate Student Award
2008. FACSS student poster award
2009 Mr. & Mrs. Fung Wu Cheng Scholarship for Outstanding Graduate Student
(University of Missouri-Kansas City, College of Arts and
Sciences)
1998. ARSD College, University of Delhi, Merit Award.
REFERENCES:
Dr. James R Durig Dr. Michael D. Dr. J David Eick Dr. Yong Wang
Curators' Morris Curators' (Director of
Professor of Professor of Professor of Oral UMKC-CRISP Center
Chemistry & Chemistry, Biology, for Research on
GeoSciences) College of Department of Oral Interfacial
Department of Literature, Biology, Structure and
Chemistry, Science, and the School of Properties),
University of Arts, Dentistry, Department of Oral
Missouri-Kansas Department of University of Biology,
City, USA Chemistry, Missouri-Kansas School of
University of City, USA Dentistry,
Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of
USA Missouri-Kansas
City, USA
ADDENDUM
PUBLICATIONS
. The r0 structural parameters, conformational stability, barriers to
internal rotation, and vibrational assignments for trans and gauche
ethanol, Durig, J.R.; Deeb, H.; Darkhalil, I.D.; Klassen, J.J.; Gounev,
T.K.; Ganguly, A.; Journal of Molecular Structure (2011) 985, 202.
. Conformational and structural studies of 2,2-difluoroethylamine from
temperature dependent infrared spectra of xenon solutions and ab initio
calculations, Durig, J.R.; Klaassen, J.J.; Panikar, S.S.; Darkhalil,
Ganguly, A.; Guirgis, G.A.; Journal of Molecular Structure
(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2010.10.028).
. Grape seed proanthocyanidins increase collagen biodegradation
resistance
in the dentin/adhesive interface when included in an adhesive, Green,
B.D.; Xiaomei, Y.;
Ganguly, A.; Changqi, Xu.; V. Dusevich,; Walker, Mary P.; Wang, Y.;
Journal of Dentistry (2010)
(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2010.08.004)
. Conformational and structural studies of 2-fluoroethylamine from
temperature dependent FT-IR of krypton and xenon solutions and ab
initio calculations, Durig, J.R.; Ganguly, A.; Zheng, C.; Guirgis,
G.A.; Herrebout, W.A.; van der veken, B.J.; Gounev, T.K. Journal of
Molecular Structure (2010) 968, 36.
(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2010.01.017)
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
. Conformational stability, r0 structural parameters, and vibrational
assignment for 2,2-difluoroethylamine, Ganguly, A., Durig, J.R., 37th
FACSS National Meeting, Raleigh, NC, October 17th-21st, (2010).
. Raman spectra and Conformational stability of gaseous, liquid and solid
CF3CF2CH2NH2 and CF3CF2CH2ND2, Ganguly, A., Guirgis, G.A.; Durig, J.R;
22nd ICORS, Boston, MA, USA (2010).
. Conformational stability, r0 structural parameters, ab initio
calculations, and vibrational assignment for cyanocyclopentane, Durig,
J.R., Ganguly, A. 239th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, San
Francisco, CA, USA, March 21st-25th, (2010).
. Conformational stability and structural parameters of trans and gauche
Isopropylamine, from temperature dependent infrared spectra of krypton
solutions, and vibrational assignments, Ganguly, A., Durig, J.R.,
PITTCON 2010 Conference and Exposition, Orlando, FL, United States, Feb
28th-Mar 5th, (2010).
. Complete list of publications, conference presentations and reprints
available upon request.
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