Chemical Engineering Los Angeles
Resume:
Shrirang Sabde, Dual Ph.D.
Los Angeles, CA, *****
Phone: +1-517-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An accomplished researcher with a strong background in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, specializing in research and development in chemical transformations, specialty chemicals, and synthesizing advanced materials. I am skilled in the modeling and simulation of chemical processes, as well as the synthesis and optimization of specialty materials. Proficient in advanced characterization techniques to analyze material properties and structure-property relationships. Adept at leading innovation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. I have experience in process engineering working on projects lab to pilot scale, new product commercialization, capacity expansion in existing processes. I worked on engineering and designing the equipment for the process.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University College of Engineering East Lansing Advisor: Dr. Ramani Narayan Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Chemical Engineering and Material Science May 2019 – Sep 2023 Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai ICT Mumbai Advisor: Prof. G. D. Yadav Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Chemical Engineering March 2015 – May 2019 TECHNICAL ON HAND SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Enviornmental Engineering /Compost reactor
• Developed the existing compost reactor system
• Waste water treatment plant study and use of waste water from East Lansing plant for application of solid waste treatment.
• Monitor and analyze green house gaseous from compost reactor system on real time basis.
Catalyst Synthesis & Reaction Engineering (Advanced)
• Synthesized Metal-organic framework (MOF) for
Heterogeneous catalysis, polymer and chemical
transformations (100 gm scale)
• Reaction engineering for polymerization and degradation
• Multiphase processes and technology for chemical transformations.
• Modeling and simulation of polymerization reactor Materials Synthesis & Polymer Chemistry (Advanced)
• Synthesized and analyzed covalent bonded material complex
• Testing of material (MOF and COF) for various applications such as chemical transformation and separation processes
• Biobased materials and sustainable polymers
• Depolymerization and biodegradation processes
• Reactive extrusion (twin-screw) for solid-solid and solid- liquid systems
(e.g., cellulose and starch acetate)
• Knowledge of ASTM, ISO Standards
Scale Up and Engineering
• Scaled up and engineered chemistry of material synthesis and new product development from laboratory to commercial plant
• Process Engineering, Capacity Expansion, Technology Transfer, Utility Calculation, Project Management
Commissioning, Basic Engineering, Detail Engineering
• Preparation of Equipment list, mass & energy balance, utility calculation, BFD, PFD, P&ID, material balance, energy balance, PDS Preparation, Conceptual Layout, HAZOP Discussion, Process Safety Study, PSI Documentation, and commissioning of new products.
• Sizing of different equipment like Reactor, Pump, Heat Transfer Equipment’s, Filters, Dryers & Piping design.
• Preparation of Data sheet of new equipment’s, Instrument process data sheet, Scope drawing of new equipment’s, Equipment list, Instrument List, conceptual layout etc. Analytical Techniques (Quality control and analysis)
• Chromatography (GPC, HPLC, GC-MS)
• Thermal analysis (TGA, DSC, FTIR)
• Polymer specifications expertise (creating automation of analytical method)
• Real-time analysis of chemical processes
Computational & Simulation Skills
• Polymer molecular modeling (Materials Studio) (beginner level)
• Aspen Plus for process simulation and modeling
• Response surface methodology (Design of experiment) Shrirang Sabde, Dual Ph.D.
Los Angeles, CA, 90017
Phone: +1-517-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Scientist Sep 2023 – present
Ambercycle, Los Angeles, California
• Led R&D for synthesis of material using polymerization process design and scale-up support.
• Developed product specifications as per ASTM and international standards.
• Designed experiments for process optimization and technology transfer.
• Analyzed data and provided recommendations for pilot (100kg reactor) and commercial scale plants.
• Managed lab equipment procurement and maintenance. Graduate Research Assistant May 2019 – Sep 2023
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Material synthesis Polymerization & Material Development
• Synthesized biobased high molecular weight polymers (200–300 g batch scale).
• Formulated polymer backbones using diacids, 1,4-butanediol, NPG, and ISA.
• Redesigned biobased polymers potential application for coatings, glass adhesives and interlayer technology Compost Reactor System
• Designed a compost reactor for onsite food and plastic waste treatment.
• Developed an analytical technique using Solvita compost analysis for maturity assessment.
• Integrated polymer disposal with food waste treatment at a 250 kg reactor scale.
• Cabron capture using solvent absorption column design and engineering Researcher Jan 2021 – Apr 2021
Fairlife & Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
• Conducted Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of PET synthesis from lactose recovered from dairy waste.
• Studied reaction pathways for PET synthesis using lactose as feedstock. Senior Research Fellow Mar 2015 – May 2019
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
• Developed reaction mechanism and modeled depolymerization of PET and Nylon using phase transfer catalysts.
• Synthesis, Characterization and Testing of metal organic framework and covalent bonded material for heterogenous catalyst and material using different techniques
• Improved the process for an environmentally friendly catalyst. Junior Research Fellow Jul 2011 – Jul 2013
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India
• Worked on removal of methylene blue from wastewater using activated carbon prepared from Vedanta Aluminum waste.
• Designed and conducted experiments using response surface methodology (statistical analysis). Undergraduate intern ( Chemical Process Engineer)
Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd., Roha (MH) Jan 2011- Jun 2011
● Preparation of Equipment list, PDS, PFD, P&ID, mass & energy balance, utility calculation
● Executed design calculation of different equipment like Pump, Agitator, Filter Press, Heat Transfer Equipment & Piping Design
● Administered commissioning of expansion & modification jobs; executed projects within company with detailed PhD Intern Aug 2022 – Dec 2022
Eastman Chemical, Kingsport, Tennessee
• Evaluated feedstocks and supported methanolysis process development
• Proposed and demonstrated proof of concept for scale up process from batch (50-500 g) to continuous (1-5 kg).
• Modeling and simulation of decanter, reactor, distillation column for pilot scale operation Shrirang Sabde, Dual Ph.D.
Los Angeles, CA, 90017
Phone: +1-517-***-****
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engineering team
● Checked piping & instrumentation as per P&ID; performed batch trials to get expected results
● Monitored process efficiency of Reactors, Filter Press, Tray Dryer& Blower and processes like Reaction, Filtration, Drying, Blending & Scrubbing
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS ( SS Google scholar )
• S. Sabde, G.D. Yadav, R. Narayan, Conversion of waste into wealth in chemical recycling of polymers: Hydrolytic depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate into terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol using phase transfer catalysis, J. Clean. Prod. 420 (2023) 138312. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138312.
• S. Sabde, Studies In:(A) Recycling Polyesters & Nylons by Depolymerization to Its Constituent Monomers Using Phase Transfer Catalysts & (B) Synthesis and Compostability of Newly Designed Polyester Molecules, (2024).
• V. Kumar, M. Shaker, A. Khan, S. Sabde, S.S. Hamdani, M.O. Alghaysh, Y. Wang, K. Li, M.A. Abdelwahab, S. Barton, J. Haidler, M. Rabnawaz, Design of Compostable and Recyclable Modified Soybean Oil-Coated Paper with Enhanced Water and Oil Resistance, ACS Sustain. Resour. Manag. 2 (2025) 98–107. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssusresmgt.4c00356.
• S. Sabde, Recovery of terephthalic acid from waste PET and intensification of re-polymerization process by reactive extrusion, in: Michigan State University, East Lansing, 2022.
• S. Sabde, Design and Engineering Compost Reactor System to Manage food and compostable plastic waste onsite, in: CHEMS Department Michigan State University, East Lansing, 2022.
• S. Sabde, Combination Of Hydrolysis And Biodegradation For Treatment Of Polyethylene Terephthalate (Pet) Waste, in: Michigan State University, East Lansing, 2016.
REFERENCES
1. Prof. Ramani Narayan, University Distinguished Professsor, MSU East Lansing, Email: *******@***.*** ( RN Google scholar ) 2. Prof. G.D.Yadav, Emeritus Professor of Eminence and Former Vice Chancellor and R.T. Mody Distinguished Professor J.C. Bose National Fellow (Govt. of India), ICT Mumbai, Email: *******@*****.*** ( GDY Google scholar ) 3. Shailesh Swami, Manager process, Yashashvi Rasayan Pvt. Ltd. Dahej Gujarat, India( Email: ********@*****.***)
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