Chemical Engineering Microsoft Office
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NAGARPITA (ARPITA)
MOKA VIDYANAG
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Los Angeles, CA 90007
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a Full-Time position where I can use my analytical and problem solving skills to learn more about, and to work on developing sustainable products and solutions in the R&D space. EDUCATION
Master of Science, Chemical Engineering [GPA: 3.37/4.0] Anticipated May 2017 University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA Relevant Coursework: Process Data Analytics and Machine Learning, Solid State Processing & Integrated Circuit Processing Nanotechnology and Nanoscale Engineering through Chemical Processes, Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, Thermodynamics (Classical and Quantum Mechanics), Chemical Engineering Mathematics and Modelling, Transport Phenomena
Bachelor’s of Engineering, Chemical Engineering [GPA: 86%] Sept 2010-May 2014 Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE), Bangalore, India Relevant Coursework: Instrumentation and Process Control, Biotechnological Engineering, Reactor Kinetics, Energy Technology, Transport Phenomena, Composite Materials & Material Science, TECHNICAL SKILLS
Equipment Operation: DMA, DSC, FTIR, TGA, SEM, AFM, XRD, UV-Spectrometer, HPLC, GC, Mass Spectrometer, Photolithographic Tools and Electrical Characterization (Clean Room Experience), Nano-Indentation, Compression Molding, Tensometer, Brabender Plasticorder, Rheometer, Buhler Hardness Tester Programming:
• Proficient in SolidEdge and Microsoft Office
• Familiar with C++ Programming, Statistical Programming (using R), AutoCAD, MatLab and ASPEN design software WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Consultant, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), India Aug 2014 - May 2015 Project Title: Microwave Assisted Synthesis of Superabsorbent Bio Polymeric Nano-Composite
• Developed super absorbent nanocomposites based on a biodegradable natural polymer with inorganic clay as filler for applications in dye removal.
• Studied the improved water-absorbing capability, water-absorbing rate, pH-resistance and re-swelling properties of these super absorbents.
• Synthesized grafted biopolymers, Chitosan and Carboxy Methyl Chitosan (CMC) composites that demonstrated a high water absorbency at a wide pH range from 4 to 11, which was advantageous for potential applications in agriculture.
• Characterized the grafted super absorbents using FTIR; examined their dispersion and morphology using AFM and XRD. Research Volunteer, McGill Composites Centre, USC, CA June 2016-Present Advisor: Dr. Steven Nutt
• Investigating the effects of chemical curing and aging of a Polyimide Composite used for high-temperature applications.
• Experience in hand layup and vacuum bag preparation for the synthesis of neat resin, glass fibre-reinforced composite panels.
• Hands-on experience in performing Surface Characterization, Testing and Analysis of thermal, mechanical, and rheological properties of the aged and un-aged polymer resins. Laboratory Assistant, Chemical and Material Science Engineering Laboratory, USC, CA Sept 2015 – Present
• Developing techniques for the experiments and running trials prior to the labs.
• Train the undergraduate students on device handling and to perform the experiments.
• Monitor and update lab inventory for all chemicals and supplies.
• Prepare proper disposal methods for chemical & bio waste, and deliver the safety instructions. RELEVANT PROJECTS
Project Title: Development of Fire Retardant Composites, DSCE, Team Size: 4 Feb 2014 – June 2014
• Synthesized a Fire Retardant Polypropylene (FRP) composite with varying percentages of carbon nano-tubes and cenospheres.
• Optimized the mechanical properties of the FRP composite by varying the amounts of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, Glycidyl Methacrylate, and Pentaerythritol Phosphate alcohol.
• The polypropylene blend obtained showed ~50% drop in the Heat Release Rate and a 10s delay in the time of ignition.
• This project was awarded 2nd place by The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE) Association.
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