PRASHANT JAIN

Email:adjclc@r.postjobfree.com Address: 173, University Avenue, Lowell, MA Mobile: 617-***-**** EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA, United States (3.7 GPA) December 2019- Present Master of Science in Plastic Engineering

Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune June 2015 – July 2019 Bachelor of Technology in Plastic Engineering

Relevant Coursework: Polymer Science and Technology, Advanced Plastic Processing, Plastic Product Design, Thermoplastics, Thermosets and Elastomers, Analytical Chemistry, Pigments and Additives, Materials Technology, Nanomaterials, Processing of Paints, Green Coating SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Technical Skills: Polymer Synthesis, Material Chemistry, Polymer Rheology, Extrusion and Injection Molding, Blown Film and Flat film extrusion, Thermoforming, Failure Analysis, Surface Coating, UV curing

• Characterization Skills: FT-IR, TGA, DSC, I-Mass Peel Tester, T-Peel and Shear Tester, Rheometer, Mechanical Property Testing (Tensile, Impact, Flexural)

• Software Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Moldflow, SolidWorks, Minitab, Agile WORK EXPERIENCE

University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA November 2020 -Present Graduate Research Assistant (Prof. Bridgette Budhlall’s Group)

• Prepare, screen, and characterize nanocomposites and nanocoatings for Xheme Inc.

• The project focuses on the preparation and characterization of CeO2 NPs/polymer composites and coatings that have antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-fouling properties using UV spectroscopy and HPLC

University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA November 2020 - Present Graduate Teaching Assistant (Prof. Soucy)

• Acted as SME on blown and flat film extrusion process, equipment and process parameters and assisted students to solidify their knowledge as they work through calculations and analysis Covestro (India) Private Limited, Greater Noida, India December 2017 - January 2018 Technical Assistant intern in Production and Quality Control Department of Polycarbonate

• Studied Compounding process parameters, standard operating procedures and raw material specifications. Conducted product validation testing as per customer specification

• Coordinated with sales team and promoted the product to the customers

• Expanded portfolio of the existing product in new industries JK Paraspolycoat Private Limited, Delhi, India June 2018 – July 2018 Product Development Summer Intern

• Formulated and processed colour and additive masterbatches for flexible packaging in the applications of food packaging

• Conducted product testing as per customer specification Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited, Mumbai, India June 2019 – November 2019 Technical Officer in Research and Development Department of Automotive Paints

• Formulated and processed paints according to project assigned

• Conducted product validation testing as per customer specification.

• Performed shade matching (using manual application and bell application)

• Approved four new shades of SUV car models for Mahindra and Mahindra Limited ACADEMIC PROJECT

Compounding and Characterization of PLA and 6 Lignin Blend

• Formulated blend of PLA with Lignin over a range of compositions using twin screw micro - compounder

• Characterized the different formulated compounds for their differential thermal and mechanical behavior using ASTM standard.