Project Assistant

YAMUNA REDDY CHARABUDLA

* ****** *******, *** **, Parlin, NJ - 08859

Mobile: 859-***-**** ● ****************@*****.***

SUMMARY:

Over 2 years of Research Assistant experience

Experienced in chemical synthesis, characterization, laboratory instrumentation and techniques

Proficient in generating PFDs, P&IDs and data sheets

Green Belt in Six Sigma, and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Design of Experiments

Good Knowledge of GMP regulations

High degree of problem solving skills by application of standard principles, theories, concepts,

techniques, and computer software

Energetic self-starter, with effective problem solving and computer skills

Multitasking, result oriented with ability to consistently meet deadline

EXPERIENCE:

Research Assistant – University of Kentucky Aug ‘07-Dec ‘08

Process for formation of cationic Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles for DNA / drug delivery

using static mixers

The work is aimed at developing a continuous bench scale synthesis technique for PLGA

nanoparticles that is easy to scale up for industrial production.

Developed proof of concept data using a static mixer to generate PLGA nanoparticles in aqueous media

by emulsion-diffusion-evaporation technique.

The particle size distribution using light scattering, pH, zeta potential and TEM images of PLGA

nanoparticles were obtained.

The effect of the different components, dilution ratio and speed through the static mixer on the size of

nanoparticles was determined.

Research Assistant – University of Kentucky Jan ‘07-May ‘07

Tailoring of amine functionalized nanoporous silica through supercritical CO2 processing

Ordered nanoporous amine-functionalized silica was synthesized using cationic fluorinated surfactant

template in this work.

The silica was characterized by X-ray diffraction, BET (Nitrogen adsorption) analysis and FTIR

analysis.

The effect of hydrocarbon chain length, and supercritical CO2 on the pore size and accessibility of amine

group in the silica were examined.

Teaching Assistant, Thermodynamics – University of Kentucky Aug ‘06-Dec ‘06

Solved and graded assignments of students in undergraduate thermodynamics course.

Assisted students in using Aspen Plus to solve thermodynamics problems.

Project Trainee, Satish Dhawan Centre, India Jan ‘06-Jun ‘06

Estimation of powder flow behavior and typical failure modes

The objective of the project is to provide data to solve the solid powder handling problems faced when

using a conical hopper bin.

This work involves characterization of flow of chemical used in plant, and comparison of properties of

those with that of non-specialty chemicals.

Angle of repose, bin density index, arching index, chute index and hopper index were experimentally

determined for all the chemical samples.

Dew point control of natural gas by TEG dehydration Jul ‘05-Dec ‘05

This project deals with dew point control of natural gas. The objective of this project is removal of water

from the natural gas by TEG dehydration to meet pipeline specifications and prevent hydrate formation.

The simulator used in the design of the plant was HYSYS.

The effect of using stripping gas in TEG regeneration unit was studied and the results obtained with and

without using stripping gas were compared.

Simulation of plant for manufacturing Styrene from Ethyl benzene using Aspen Plus Jul ‘05-Dec ‘05

Developed a steady state simulation model for Styrene production from ethyl benzene using Aspen

Plus.

Process was optimized for the given design specifications.

Cases for sensitivity study and profitability of plant were presented.

A feasibility study of DME recovery Jan ‘06-Apr ‘06

The project is aimed at designing a process model for DME recovery from byproduct gas streams of

MTBE and TAME units.

Binary interaction parameters of DME–hydrocarbons were calculated using regression analysis of

PRO/II simulation software. The simulator HYSYS was used to design the DME recovery unit.

EDUCATION:

University of Kentucky December ‘08

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

J.N.T.U. India April ‘06

Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering

KEY COURSES:

Advanced Biochemical Engineering

Optimization of chemical processes

Mass transfer operations

Process modeling and simulation

Heat transfer

Advanced chemical reactor design Drug Delivery

Advanced thermodynamics

SOFTWARE SKILLS:

Windows 9X/2K/XP, MS-Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project

Process design/simulation software: ASPEN PLUS, HYSYS, PRO II, KG-TOWER

Basic knowledge of software: C, PERFORM, OILWAT/GASWAT, Auto CAD

Mathematical and statistical software: MATLAB, Maple, Minitab, SPSS

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS:

Student member of “Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers”

Awarded Second prize for presenting “Chemical Vapor Deposition”, at a national conference

CHEMPODIUM, SRTIST, Nalgonda, India.

Recipient of student scholarship at Sri Chaitanya Junior College, Vijayawada, India.

Placed among the top 7% in Engineering, Agriculture and Medicine common entrance test with over

1,75,000 participants (April 2002).

AVAILABILITY:

Immediate & willing to relocate

REFERENCE:

Furnished upon request

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