SOUJANYA MURALIDHARA

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EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Doctor of Engineering: Polymer/Plastics Engineering Anticipated July 2016

Master of Science: Plastics Engineering April 2014

Visvesvaraya Technological University, SJCE, Mysore, India

Bachelor of Engineering: Polymer Science & Technology May 2009

SKILLS

Analytical Characterization techniques:

DLS, FTIR, SEM, TEM, TGA, TMA, DSC, GPC, Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy(LSCM), UVVis, Raman and

Fluorescence spectroscopy, Optical profilometry, Parallel plate rheometry, Contact Angle, Abrasion, Friction, Instron

(Tensile, Shear, Peel, Tack).

Processing techniques:

Single Screw Extrusion Rods, tubes, flat film and sheet, blown film, Compounding, Extrusion and Injection Blow

molding, Thermoforming.

Software:

Origin, Autodesk MoldFlow, Universal Analysis, TRIOS, Waters Empower, ImageJ.

EXPERIENCE

n Plastics Engineering

Research Assista t, January 2011 Present

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Exploring the use of polymer encapsulated nanocrystal colloids to fabricate barrier coatings with potential use in

electronic devices.

Explored the use of surfactantfree nanoclay based colloids as potential bio imaging probes and developed a strategy

to synthesize and characterize polymer encapsulated nanocrystal colloids via a Pickering emulsion approach.

Explored the use of graphene oxide as a colloidal stabilizer to synthesize conducting polymer films with potential

use in photovoltaic cells.

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Supervised and mentored undergraduate students as a part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research

Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program.

Presented and communicated research projects to technical audiences at international conferences and meetings annually.

Instructor, Plastics Engineering Ja nuary 2016 Present

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Advanced Plastics Processing Engineering Laboratory for Graduates

Teaching along with planning and coordinating laboratory lessons with teaching assistants.

Supervising timely preparation and execution of weekly laboratory lessons;

Maintaining and updating class roster and student grades.

Troubleshooting processing laboratory machines and equipment.

Product Development Intern, Sportswear Technical Services May December 2015

Bemis Associates, Shirley, MA

Gained extensive exposure to thermoplastic adhesives and familiarity with sports/performance wear fabrics and their

styles.

Handled technical requests involving testing, data collection and created reports presenting results and analyses.

Carried out testing of adhesive films via FTIR, thermal and thermomechanical analyses.

Trained on sample preparation, along with extensive tensile (Instron), abrasion, moisture vapor transmission and air

flow testing.

Provided quick turnaround time on testing requests while handling multiple tasks at once.

s n Plastics Engineering

Teaching As ista t,

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Plastics Processing and Physical Properties Laboratory for Graduates Sept 2013 May 2015

Taught and supervised thermoforming and extrusion of pipes and rods.

Taught measurement and analysis of thermal and surface properties of plastics using standardized ASTM

techniques

Polymer Science Laboratory for Juniors Sept 2011 May 2013

Involved in the preparation and teaching of synthesis and characterization of polymers; Graded weekly

laboratory reports and assessed student presentations.

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JOURNAL PUBLICATION AND PATENT

Quantum Dot Encapsulated Polymer Colloidal Bio conjugates Function as Bioprobes for InVitro

S. Muralid, K. Malu, P. Gaines, B. Budhlall. Biomacromolecules. Submitted and

Intracellular Targeting. hara

under review. 2015.

Encapsulated Semiconductor Quantum Dots in Polymer Colloids. B. Budhlall, S. Muralidhara, N. Pardhy.

Application submitted and under review. 2015.

AWARDS

Outstanding Graduating Graduate Student Award, Plastics Engineering, College of Engineering, UMass Lowell,

2016.

Graduate Research Grant Award (GRGA), Graduate Students Association, UMass Lowell, 2015.

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