Chemical Engineering Full Time

Anirudh Swaminathan Ramesh

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Masters in Chemical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL - GPA: 3.6 / 4.0 May 2017 Bachelor of Technology Chemical Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India - GPA: 3.2 / 4.0 May 2014 RELEVANT COURSES

Statistical Analysis: ANOVA Testing, Hypothesis Testing, Error Analysis, Regression Testing, Quality Analysis

Statistical Process Control: Lean Manufacturing Analysis, Six Sigma Principles, Control Charts, Design of Experiment

Process Control: Product Development, Product Design, Process Engineering, Process Optimization & Simulation

Renewable & Sustainable Energy: Environmental Engineering, Electrochemistry, Green Energy, Fuel Cells INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

Quality Intern, Tablets India Limited, Chennai, India Jul 2013

Monitored and assisted in auditing the quality analysis for select tablets using HPLC and GC. Trained in GMP and GLC compliance. Analyzed fat soluble vitamins using UV Spectrophotometer Process Intern, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Chennai, India Jul 2012

Conducted study on viscosity and corrosivity of the fluids affecting the transportation of the fluid through a pipe. Studied the design of storage vessels. Modified calculations on the sizing of vessels & pipes which increased efficiency by 73 % Technical Intern, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, Chennai, India Jun 2012

Studied Process involved in petroleum refining and operating conditions of Fluidized Catalytic Cracking (FCC) unit. Conducted a detailed study of the distillation unit and compared the different trays used in the distillation process ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Impact of Product Manufacturing Process on Society, Environment & Sustainability, IIT Chicago Jan 2016 - May 2016 Analyzed implications of recovery, reuse and recycle of the raw materials used in the present and future manufacturing process. Reviewed the practical issues surrounding OSHA, EPA, FDA and USDA Water Electrolysis Based Hydrogen Refueling Stations, IIT Chicago Aug 2015 - Dec 2015 Determined feasibility of developing hydrogen fueling stations in India using the PEM Electrolysis models. Estimated the total installation and operation costs of the gas stations to be ~ 1500 million with a net income to be ~1600 million/year Synthesis and Characterization of Zeolite Catalysts, Amrita, India Aug 2013- May 2014 Developed aluminosilicate catalysts which can be used in pyrolysis or other applications. Synthesized zeolites of different Si/Al ratio using sol-gel technique. The synthesized samples were subjected to FTIR, SEM, and XRD Design and Construction of a Continuous Pyrolyzer Using Fixed Catalytic Bed Reactor, India Aug 2013- May 2014 Designed and fabricated a catalytic reactor and a condenser unit for solid polymeric feed (Polyethylene and Polystyrene) to liquid fuel oil. Fuel from plastic waste can contribute to proper waste management and current economic scenario Design and Sizing of a Fuel-Fired Incinerator, Amrita, India Aug 2012- Dec 2012 Theoretical design and construction of a fuel-fired incinerator to produce energy by burning sanitary waste. Incineration of polyethylene, acrylic polymers and cellulose wood pulp reduces the volume of waste, toxicity and air pollution PRESENTATION & PUBLICATIONS

An Alternate Method to Synthesis of Zeolites for Biological Applications Jul 2014

Pavitra E.R, Arun M, Anirudh Swaminathan R, Muthu Balaji S.M, Prasana Ramani. “An alternate method to synthesis of zeolites for biological applications”, SCICON 2016, Elsevier Publication, (Accepted)

Reported synthesis of 3 zeolites of varying Si/Al ratio using Aluminum Nitrate Nonahydrate (ANN) & Tetra Ethyl Ortho Silicate (TEOS). The new zeolites were characterized using SEM, XRD, EDAX and FTIR analysis. SKILL SET

Computer Skills: MATLAB, ASPEN HYSYS, Auto-CAD, JMP, Oracle, SQL, C, C-Sharp, JAVA MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint