PRATIK JAISWAL ********.***@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of California, Irvine, California December 2013
Master of Science, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering GPA : 3.40/4.00
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India May 2012
Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering GPA : 3.50/4.00
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Researcher Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Irvine Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Master's Project :"Characterization of novel synthesized Germanium nano materials for thermoelectric and
photovoltaic devices"
Utilize diverse analytical techniques for characterization of nanoparticles and interpreted experimental data which
helped fast track project efficiently
Formulate procedures to solve technical problems and documented research data for future research purposes
Coordinate with maintenance of laboratory including installation of High Temperature Tube Furnace and
maintain lab purchase notebook
Train and supervise new incoming graduate students on analytical facilities in laboratory
Laboratory Assistant Innova Laboratories, Nagpur, India May 2011 - July 2011
Conducted analysis of arrays of modified pharmaceutical drug using High Performance Liquid Chromatography
(HPLC) technique
Investigated the impact of impurity of an active component in the drug
Assisted in commercialization of pharmaceutical product by detailed systematic investigation
Acted as primary liaison between Lab Manager and support group by providing research updates in meetings
Process Engineer Hindustan Petroleum Co. Ltd. (HPCL), Mumbai, India April 2010 - June 2010
Controlled production processes using Distributed Control System (DCS) as a part of process engineering group
and investigated Distillation Process at refinery
Evaluated fouling factor data and submitted findings which improved efficiency and reduced working cost of
functioning heat exchanger at refinery
Identified and prevented a potential petroleum fire hazard by recommending corrective actions
Process Engineering Experience : Heat & Material Balance, P&IDs, Process Flow diagrams and HAZOPs
SKILLS
Research Experience in Material and Chemical Analysis Techniques :
Thin Film Preparation and Characterizing Techniques : Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), X-Ray
Diffraction (XRD), Thin Film Spin coating, Optical Microscopy and working with Glove box
Spectroscopic Techniques : FTIR Infrared, Raman and Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis-NIR), DLS
Thermal Analysis : TGA, DSC, Heat Treatment procedures
Strong Interpersonal, Organizational, Communication and Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and
miscellaneous technical software programs
ACADEMIC PROJECT WORK
Colloid under Confocal Microscope Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Recognized for project aimed at generating better images of a colloid by Confocal Microscope
Designing of Commercial Sodium Carbonate Plant Jan 2012 - May 2012
Designed large-scale commercial sodium carbonate plant and presented the report to a panel of design experts
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER WORK
Member of Associated Graduate Students (AGS) International Committee of UC Irvine
Member of Chemical Engineers Association (ChEA) of NIT, Tiruchirappalli, India
Deputy Manager, Workshops Team for ALCHEMY’11, Symposium, Department of Chemical Engineering
Member of UC Irvine's Varsity Cricket Team