Hemalatha Velavan

****, ** **** ******, **#***, Gainesville, FL-32608; Phone (352) -256-9677; absyvv@r.postjobfree.com

Chemical Process Engineer specializing in process engineering, materials science and bioprocess

Fast learning recent graduate with a master of science (with thesis) from University of Florida. Competent in working with different simulation, equation and

problem solving software. Reliable and supportive team member who is able to organize and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

singlehandedly. Experience in designing experiments, maintain inventories, archiving, documentation and optimizing and troubleshooting processes.

SKILLS

Technical skills : Spin coating, P&ID, PFD, lithography, self assembly techniques, etching, dip coating, electrophoreses, scale up and

optimization, titration, simulation, polymer characterization, analysis of SEM, TEM images

Equipment Handling : Microscope, rotaevaporator, RO systems, gel filtration, chromatography, dryers, leaching, distillation columns,

blenders, mixers, syringe pump, microtome, pilot scale reactors, PCR-thermocycler, DNA analyzer, centrifuge, speed vac, ultrasonicator,

spectrophotometer, crystallizers, heat exchangers,sterilization, HPLC, GC, lyophilizer

Computer skills : MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Project, Image J,Origin, C, Web Designing (HTML), Polymath, Matlab,

Minitab, LABVIEW, LIMS and equipment related softwares

EDUCATION

Masters of Science, Chemical Engineering May 2013

University of Florida, Gainesville

Relevant coursework: Computer Control of Processes (Introduction to Advanced Process Dynamics and Control), Soft Biological

Mechanics, Polymer Characterization, Materials self-assembly in all length scales, Pharmacokinetics, Fluid Mechanics, Molecular Basis

Bachelor of Technology May 2011

SRM University, India

Relevant Coursework: Instrumentation and Process Control, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics,

Momentum transfer, Process equipment designing and drawing, Statistics, Analytical Techniques, Chemical Process Calculation,

Bioprocess Principles, Bioreactor Design, Fermentation Technology, Bioseparation Technology, Bioprocess Engineering

EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant at Nanofabrication lab in the Department of Chemical Engineering – Advisor : Dr.Peng Jiang

• Anti-Reflection Coating (ARC) fabrication (2011 – present)

• SERS based biosensors

• Anti-fouling filtration membranes

• Advanced coating methodologies

• Statistical analysis, testing and material characterization of polymers

Thesis : Biomimetic antireflection coatings using floating assembly and soft lithography; Floating assembly of cells at air/water

interface

Technical Assistant at Sanger Sequencing - DNA Sequencing Core, CGRC/ICBR, Gainesville (2011 - present)

Equipment Handling – Thermocycler, Centrifuges, 3730XL and 3130XL DNA analyzer, Speed Vac, General equipment support and

troubleshooting

Database Management – Helix 2; 3730XL DNA Analyser; Sequence Analyser 5.2

Techniques – Rolling Circle Amplification(RCA); Polymerase Chain Reaction(PCR) and Purified PCR and general sequencing reactions

Administration and clerical –Billing, analysis and data transfer using information management system, train lab assistants

PROJECTS

Simulation and control design of hypothetical batch reactor - open loop simulation, closed loop simulation of linear and non-linear system,

state estimator design

Mode analysis of semi-flexible polymers - Image processing, fiber identification to Single Pixel Resolution; Sub-pixel refinements and

conversion to (s,theta) coordinates; Fourier analysis of filament shape

Analyzing vesicular drug delivery systems using layer by layer self-assembled ISFET

Pharmacokinetic Analysis of a Novel Tetrahydroquinoline Analog using MATLAB, Excel and Polymath

AWARDS

Achievement award for academic excellence for new graduate students - University of Florida, Gainesville

Silver and bronze standard - International award for young people (IAYP)

Akara Certificate for achievements in adventure sports

Diploma in web designing with 91% aggregate - Pitmans Computech

LEADERSHIP

Decoration and Disciplinary Committee Coordinator - International conference on bioengineering, SRM University

Event coordinator - National Level Cultural event - Eufforie’10

Disciplinary Committee Member - National conference on Recent trends in environmental biotechnology, SRM University

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