Quality Control Project

S ACHIN C HAVHAN

*** **** *** ** ***. A Norman, OK, 73069 ***********@*****.*** 405-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To apply paint formulation, organic chemistry, and polymers knowledge and experience in a

chemical company

SKILL SUMMARY

Laboratory experience in formulation and testing of decorative, automotive paint, and security inks

Manuscript in preparation for “The use of Ferrocenyl Group Oxidation to Study Linear Free

Energy Effects: Determination of the Electron Donating ability of [2.2]Paracyclophane Groups

towards Electrochemical Oxidation”

Won Project Prize at state level project competition for “Eco-friendly marine coatings” by

Maharashtra academy of Engineering, held at Pune, India. 2003

Poster presentation on “ Electropolymerization of amino[2.2]paracyclophane” at 67th Southwest

regional American Chemical Society meeting, held at Austin, TX on 11th Nov 2011

Oral research presentation on “The use of Ferrocenyl Group Oxidation to Study Linear Free

Energy Effects: Determination of the Electron Donating ability of [2.2]Paracyclophane Groups

towards Electrochemical Oxidation” at ACS Oklahoma Pentasectional meeting 2013

Hands-on experience and strong understanding in analytical techniques such as Potentiostat, NMR,

EPR, IR, UV-vis, GC/MS

Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate and collaborate effectively with co-workers at

all levels, positive attitude

Certified training in Professional Ethical Research

Familiar with various documentation system, SOPs, validation, compliance and regulatory systems

Proficient in Microsoft office, Scifinder (Scientific literature research), Chem draw (Chemical

Structure drawing)

SELECTED PROJECTS RESEARCH

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Research Advisor: Dr. D.T. Glatzhofer

Studied electrochemical polymerization experiments of aromatic compounds and their film

forming properties on electrodes in aqueous and non-aqueous systems.

Studied electro-polymerization of 2, 2’-bithiophene in water by using surfactant sodium dodecyl

sulfate.

Synthesis and electronic coupling studies of poly-ferrocenyl-Schiff bases between two iron centers

spaced by [2.2]paracyclophanes.

Synthesis and characterization of Schiff base ligands based on the [2.2]paracyclophane

Preparation and characterization of metal complexes based on these ligands.

PRESENTATION

Poster presentation on “ Electropolymerization of amino[2.2]paracyclophane” at 67th Southwest

regional American Chemical Society meeting, held at Austin,TX on 11th Nov 2011.

Oral research presentation on “The use of Ferrocenyl Group Oxidation to Study Linear Free

Energy Effects: Determination of the Electron Donating ability of [2.2]Paracyclophane Groups

towards Electrochemical Oxidation” at ACS Oklahoma Pentasectional meeting 2013

PUBLICATIONS

Daniel T. Glatzhofer and Sachin Chavhan, “The use of Ferrocenyl Group Oxidation to Study

Linear Free Energy Effects: Determination of the Electron Donating ability of

[2.2]Paracyclophane Groups towards Electrochemical Oxidation” Journal of Physical Organic

Chemistry, manuscript in preparation.

Daniel T. Glatzhofer, Sachin Chavhan, Anna Jozwiuk, “Structural Parameters for Effective

Paracyclophane Schiff-Base Ligands Used in Asymmetric Catalysis”, Journal of Molecular

Structure, Manuscript in preparation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graduate Teaching Assistant University of Oklahoma Norman, OK Aug 2006 – May 2013

Instructor for upper level undergraduate Organic Chemistry course as well as head of TAs

for organic chemistry laboratories

Technology Officer Asian Paints Ltd Mumbai, India Feb 2005 – June 2006

One of the largest paint manufacturing companies in India

Worked on formulation of architectural water based paints (emulsion paints) and

automotive paints and improved formulation efficiency of existing products.

Hands on experience making polymers such as alkyd, phenolics, epoxy resins.

Collaborated with diverse research teams, production, quality control and marketing

personnel to develop new strategies for product development.

Performed field visits to analyze exterior wall surfaces and climate for the development of

water based paints for exterior surfaces.

Scaled up the lab-based formulation of paint at the production level

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CONT’D

Production Executive SICPA India Ltd Bhiwadi, India June 2003 – Feb 2005

Acquired by Siegwerk, third largest provider of printing inks- security as well as

commercial inks

Managed manpower and production planning for the production of commercial and

security inks

Tested various pigments and resins for their paint formulations and color matching

Managed varnish reactor for ink manufacturing and performed quality control for its use in

inks

Coordinated inventory, quality control, marketing and sales departments for on time

production of inks

Handled customer complaints related to production and implemented solutions to improve

productivity and reduced customer complaints

EDUCATION

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

PhD in Organic Chemistry May 2013

Relevant coursework: Advanced Organic Synthesis Organic materials Physical organic

chemistry

University of Nagpur, India

Bachelor of Technology in Surface Coating Technology May 2003

Relevant Coursework: Chemistry of film forming materials and their analysis for film formation

Organic Coating technology involves general chemistry and technology of oils, resins, varnishes,

pigments, additives and high polymers as applied to surface coatings Manufacturing processes

and analysis of coatings

HONORS

Recipient of Sooner Heritage Scholarship (2007- 2012)

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