Engineering Injection Molding

Nikita Surve

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Rochester, NY 14623

Phone no: 585-***-****

Email: abmuvy@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To seek a full-time position involving applications of materials

science to enhance my skills and help organization achieve its goals.

Available: Beginning September 2010

Education:

M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering Rochester Institute of Technology,

Rochester, NY

Course Work: Theoretical methods in physical science, Design of

Experiments, Micro/Nano-Characterization, Introduction to Microscopy,

Materials Degradation and Instrument Analysis, Display Technology, Solid

state physics.

Expected: August 2010

GPA: 3.2/4.0

Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Engineering University of Pune, Pune,

India

Course Work: Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Materials, Structure Property

Relations of Polymers, Multiphase Polymer Systems, Polymer Rheology,

Polymer Processing Operations, Mold and Die Design and Engineering

Mathematics

May 2005

(60.8%) First class

Research/Work Experiences:

Packaging Engineering internship, Vicor, MA

8 Sept 2009 - 26Feb 2010

This position supported the developmental needs in materials and assembly

processes. Worked closely on challenging projects ranging from material

characterization, IC packaging process optimization, electrical, mechanical

testing and failure analysis & troubleshooting, and reliability testing.

MS thesis, Center for Imaging Science, RIT, Rochester, NY

September 2008 onwards

Fabrication and characterization of Polymer Light Emitting Diodes (PLEDs)

for display applications: The scope of this research work is focused to

fully understand and improve the configuration, mechanism and efficiency of

the organic light emitting diodes. The devices are fabricated using varying

blend ratios of polyfluorene polymers, cathodes and buffer layers.

Characterization is done to optimize the devices and morphological

examination to facilitate additional development in the technology.

Project assistant, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India

April 2006 - August 2007

Assisted Dr. Guruswamy: Projects included enhancement of mechanical

properties of polymers by adding additives. Got an opportunity to design

and setup procedure for making single crystals of polymer, learn various

characterization techniques, presented ideas before group.

In-plant training, Mahindra Engineering and Chemical Products Ltd, India

15th June 2004 and 25th June 2004

Studied various methods of manufacturing; Physical, chemical and electrical

testing on raw and processed EPDM material for cable joint application.

Study project, Priya Industries, Pune, India

June 2004 - May 2005

Designed a 16 cavity family mold and built manufacturing process for a

Biofilter using Moldflow, Unigraphics-Nx softwares and designing skills.

Research Experience and Technical Skills:

Fabrication, Characterization and other Equipments used for analysis:

Vacuum Coater, Spin Coater, Profilometer. DSC, TGA, FT-IR, DMA, UTM,

Optical microscope, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Atomic

Absorption Spectroscopy. Compression molding, Injection molding, Blow

molding, Advanced Rheometric Expansion System (ARES) rheometer, Linkam

Shear Cell, DSM Micro-compounder, Carver Compression Press.

Basic training in Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron

Microscopy and Transmission Electron Microscopy.

*Clean room experience.

Computational / Other skills:

. Literature search: Using Scopus, Sci-finder, CA-on-CD and Online

Journals.

. Softwares: Unigraphics - NX, Plastic mold flow, Chem3D, Basic computer

knowledge, Programming Language C., MS Office, MINITAB

Publications/Conferences:

. Paper expected to be published soon in "Macromolecules" on the

recent work done in NCL.

. Attended MRS fall meeting in Boston (2007).

. MACRO 2006': International conference on developments in polymer

science, Pune, India (December 2006).

. Poster presented in a national level technical poster competition-

Macrogalleria "AFFINITY 2003" (India)

Academic Honors and Affiliation:

. University Graduate Scholarship (RIT)

. Member of the Materials Research Society (MRS)

. Secretary of MRS - RIT Chapter 2008-09

. Vice-president of MRS-RIT Chapter 2007-08

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