Engineering Human Resources
Resume:
Rohan Khushal Labde
Toledo OH 43607
abnj7h@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
I am seeking a position in the chemical/polymer industry to expand my skills, knowledge and experience
with polymeric materials, product process development and pilot plant operations which will be an asset
for your organization.
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (GPA: 3.7/4.0)
(Minor:-Polymer Science & Engineering) (2007-2009 Expected)
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
Important courses during MS:
Chemical Reaction Engineering Advanced Thermodynamics
Polymer Science and Engineering Properties of Polymer Systems
Transport in Plastic Polymer Laboratory Course
Physical Chemistry Of polymers Membrane Separation Methods
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (2003-2007)
Institute of Chemical Technology (formally known as UDCT), Mumbai (India)
Important elective courses during BS:
Catalytic Green Science and Technology Petroleum Reservoir Engineering
Perspective of Science and Technology Industrial Management
Industrial Psychology and Human Resources Management
QUALIFICATION:
MS Project (Major): Passive barrier- Successfully developed method for preparation of almost Exfoliated
Polymer (Polyethylene Terephthalate)/Pristine MMT Nanocomposite
MS Project (Minor): Active Barrier- Preparation of PET/HTPB polymer blends and determining oxygen
scavenging capacity
Proficient in twin-screw extruder and pelletizer operations
Experienced with single screw extruder and injection molding operations
Skilled with characterization of polymer materials using different techniques such as
DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimeter) FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)
XRD (X-ray diffraction) SSP (Solid State Polymerization)
Rheological Analysis TGA (Thermal Gravimetric Analysis)
TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy) SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy)
Mechanical Property Tester (Instron-4400R) NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance)
Optical Microscopy & SA Light Scattering GC (Gas Chromatography)
PROJECT PRESENTATION S:
Won Research Presentation Prize at PINO2009 (Polymer and Chemical Engineering Innovation
Northeast Ohio @ Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland) (July-2009) : Preparation and
characterization of PET/MMT Nanocomposite by In-situ Polymerization Method
Research Presentation at PET CONSORTIUM (Oct 2009) : PET/NaMMT nanocomposite : - For improved
barrier and physical properties of PET polyester
Research Presentation at PET CONSORTIUM (May-20009): Preparation and characterization of
PET/MMT Nanocomposite by ES and PC clay addition In-situ Polymerization Method
Research Presentation at PET CONSORTIUM (Oct-20008): Preparation and characterization of
PET/MMT Nanocomposite by ES clay addition In-situ Polymerization Method
Research Presentation at PET CONSORTIUM (May -20008): Literature review and detail report of
advanced techniques for PET/Clay Nanocomposite preparation
Chromatographic techniques: Advanced techniques for racemic mixture separation (Dec 2006)
Stress and Strain relationship for different materials (April 2005)
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENC E:
Eight weeks Industrial (In Plant) Training at Alkyl Amines Chemicals Ltd., Pune, India.
Lead a group of three Chemical Engineer Interns to prepare following reports:
Prepared detail study report of design and heat calculation of distillation column of Ethylene Amine
Reactor
Prepared detail report and suggested ways to increase efficiency of Thermal Oil Heater by 20%
Prepared detail report and suggested ways to increase efficiency of Baggase Boiler by 25%
SKIL LS:
Computer: Microsoft office, C, C++ languages, MATLAB, ChemCAD, Polymath, COMSOL
Worked as teacher assistance for undergraduate students to help them to understand fundamentals in
chemical engineering courses
Conducted chemical engineering laboratory for undergraduate students
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, work well as a team member with people at
organization and of various culture
Versatile and hard working individual, creative problem solver, seek challenges and driven to meet and
exceed expectations
Languages: Proficient in English, Hindi, Marathi, Basic knowledge of Sanskrit
PROFESSIONAL REFEREN CES:
Professional references available upon request
PET INDUSTRIAL CONSORTIUM (past and present members):
Amcor PET Packaging PespiCo
Coca-Cola Company DAK Americas
Plastipak SK Chemicals
Constar International Wellman, Inc
BP Chemicals
UOP
Graham Packaging Tetra-Pak (Suisse)
Buhler AG Associated Packaging Enterprises
Procter and Gamble Voridian (div. of DuPont SA Eastman Chemical)
(Available for work as soon as possible and ready to relocate anywhere in the United States of America
with/without relocation package)
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