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Dr. Saisy Esthappan

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Boyertown, PA-19512

adqzwy@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 610-***-****

• PhD in Polymer Technology, M.S in Chemistry with five months of plastic recycling industry experience, five years of polymer, plastic and rubber research and teaching experience.

• Authorized to work in the US for any employer (permanent resident) Career Objective

To obtain a position of responsibilities that utilizes my skills and keen to work in an environment where I can acquire new knowledge and sharpen my skills. Work Experience

1. Quality control Technician

Alpek Polyester DAK Americas, 4030 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA March 2021 to August 2021

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform quality testing and record results • Provide accurate, clear, and immediate feedback on test results • Assist with classification of material by grade and type • Assist with data review, looking for trends and opportunities • Assist with maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab • Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices • Validate and approve Certificate of Analysis for all shipments • Support creation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instruction. 2. Post-Doctoral Researcher

Post-Doctoral Researcher at Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA November 2018 to July 2019 (part time)

• Dr. Nicolas Alvarez's research group, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University.

• Melt spinning of pitch-based carbon fibers as a part of an industrial project from ExxonMobil.

3. Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Mangalam College of Engineering – Ettumanoor, Kerala July 2012 to December 2017

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise laboratory experiments.

• Deliver lectures to students and coordinate the activities of a class.

• Prepare, administer and grade examinations, assignments and seminars.

• Published research findings in various international journals and at conferences.

• Actively involved in the coordination of admission programs and perform a variety of administrative duties.

4. Project Fellow

Bharata Mata College - Kochi, Kerala

October 2007 to August 2008

• Research on synthesis of polyaniline, low temperature vulcanization of natural rubber latex and production of antistatic sheets.

5. Research Fellow

Cochin University of Science and Technology-Kochi, Kerala September 2008 to May 2012

Duties and Responsibilities

Synthesis of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide nanoparticles, Preparation of PP/ZnO and PP/TiO2 nanocomposites, Preparation of PP/ZnO and PP/TiO2 nanocomposites, Mechanical and Thermal analysis of polymers, particle size analysis using XRD, SEM, TEM Education

1. PhD in Polymer Technology

Cochin University of Science and Technology - Kochi, Kerala September 2008 to March 2013

2. Master of Science in Chemistry

Mahatma Gandhi University - Kottayam,

Kerala June 2003 to March 2005

GPA Score:3.27

3. Bachelor of Education

Mahatma Gandhi University - Kottayam, Kerala

September 2006 to September 2007

4. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Mahatma Gandhi University - Kottayam, Kerala

June 2000 to March 2003

Undergraduate GPA score total: 3.73

Skills

•Microsoft office (10+ years) • melt mixing of polymer • preparation of composites

• compression molding • melt spinning of thermoplastic nanocomposite fibers and pitch fibers • mechanical property testing • melt flow index •DSC• TGA• DMA • analysis of SEM, TEM, IR, UV, XRD, NMR • synthesis of nano materials • preparation of epoxy nanocomposites • synthesis of polyaniline• latex/PANI composite preparation • rubber composites mixing and mechanical testing. Awards

Best poster award

November 2010

Best poster award in the International conference on Polymer Science and Engineering Emerging Dimensions held in 2010, Chandigarh, India for the poster on Melt spinning and mechanical properties of Polypropylene/Titanium dioxide Nano composite Fibers. Additional Information

• Working knowledge on basic microbiological culture techniques, antibacterial studies, DNA isolation, PCR, Electrophoresis and basic cell culture techniques.

• Organizing committee member of WAMPS 2015 (national seminar) organized by Department of Basic Science, Mangalam College of Engineering, Ettumanoor, Kerala, India in May 2015.

• Editorial board member of Mangalam Herald newsletter by Mangalam College of Engineering Ettumanoor, Kerala, India.

References

1. Dr. Nicolas J Alvarez, Assistant Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, email: adqzwy@r.postjobfree.com, Phone: 215-***-****. 2. Prof. Dr. Sabu Thomas, Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, India, Professor of School of Chemical Sciences, email: adqzwy@r.postjobfree.com, adqzwy@r.postjobfree.com, Phone:91-944*******.

3. Prof. Dr. Rani Joseph, PhD Advisor, Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, CUSAT, India, email: adqzwy@r.postjobfree.com, adqzwy@r.postjobfree.com, Phone:91-944*******

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