Graduate Chemical Engineer from TU Delft
Resume:
Yash Divekar
Profile
Graduate engineer with expertise
in battery technology and mater-
ial characterization, recognized as
a team player passionate about
driving innovation and advancing
battery solutions.
Contact details
# ************@*****.***
linkedin.com/in/yd2000
Ñ Nieuwegein, Netherlands
Software & Tools
OriginPro, Python, Aspen
Plus
e EDS, SEM, XRD, GCD, CV
ù LaTeX, MS Office, Lucidcharts
Skills
$ Material Synthesis & Data Ana-
lysis
$ Modelling & Experimental
Design
$ Adaptability & Proactiveness
Certificates
2024 edX SEFI Francesco
Maffioli Award of
Excellence
2023 OTIFAS Six Sigma
Yellow Belt
2022 IIChE ASPEN HYSYS
Workshop
Extracurriculars
2023–24 Student Mentor TU
Delft
2022–23 Lecture Response
Group TU Delft
2019–20 Head of Events
Indian Institute of
Chemical Engineers
Education
Delft University of Technology Sep 2022 – Jan 2025 Master in Chemical Engineering Track: Energy
Experience
TNO Energy and Materials Transition Rijswijk, The Netherlands Research Intern Apr 2024 – Aug 2024
Reviewed wet and dry coating techniques and fabricated pseudo-supercapacitor electrodes via doctor blading.
Evaluated eco-friendly, water-compatible binders (CMC, PEO, XG, PEI).
Developed a custom synthesis via material testing and validation, showcasing a proactive and self-motivated work style.
TU Delft Interfaces and Particles Delft, The Netherlands Teaching Assistant Nov 2023 – Feb 2024
Covered key topics like surfactants, emulsions, colloids, and interfacial phenomena.
Performed emulsion stabilization with PVA/CMC, contact angle measurements on PEG surfaces, and polyelectrolyte coagulation studies.
Assisted in course organization, experimental work, and exam development. Urenco Delft University of Technology Delft, The Netherlands Collaborative Student Researcher Apr 2023 – Jun 2023
Implemented molten salt electrolysis for uranium (UF6) extraction achieving 75% conversion and 99.9% purity.
Integrated HSE analysis, UF6 recycling, HAZOP analysis, and CAPEX/OPEX estimates.
Projected annual production of 10 metric tonnes with €24.7 million investment. Aarti Industries Private Limited Mumbai, India
Internship Trainee May 2021 – Aug 2021
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to design and optimize effluent treat- ment and demineralization plants.
Conducted HAZOP, FMEA, and RCA analyses to enhance process safety and imple- mented safety protocols.
Achieved a 53% reduction in energy consumption through process optimization using ASPEN-Plus.
Projects
Advanced Ni(OH)2 Electrodes for Elevated Temperature Applications Battolyser Research Delft University of Technology Sep 2023 – Jan 2025
Developed high-temperature Ni-Fe-Ti hydroxide electrodes for the Battolyser
(battery + H2 and O2 generation) system.
Conducted electrode characterization using XRD, SEM, EDS, and GCD; analyzed datasets with OriginPro.
Performed cell assembly, electrolyte monitoring, and pH/gas evolution analysis. Technology and Innovation Strategy
École des Mines de Paris ATHENS Week Oct 2023 – Nov 2023
Explored innovation frameworks like Open Innovation and Triple Bottom Line.
Delivered case-study presentations (Dell, Zomato) with strategic recommendations.
Analyzed value-creation models such as disruption, licensing, and platform strategies.
EAOP-Based Electrochemical Treatment for Industrial Wastewater DJ Sanghvi College of Engineering Jun 2021 – Apr 2022
Reduced NH3/NH+
4 in dye industry effluent via Electro-Fenton process.
Assessed impact of factors like electrode thickness, material, current, and temper- ature on treatment efficiency.
Evaluated key effluent aspects (TDS, BOD, COD, pH, TSS). YASH DIVEKAR Æ +31-613******
Nieuwegein, Netherlands
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Dear Hiring Manager
Position: Technical Research Technician - Conductive Battery Materials I am excited to apply for the Technical Research Technician – Conductive Battery Materials position through Snaphunt Pvt Ltd. The opportunity to join a high-performing R&D team focused on next-generation lithium-ion batteries strongly resonates with my passion for advancing sustainable energy storage solutions. I am particularly inspired by the role’s emphasis on conductive additives, active material innovation, and lab-scale experimentation for EV and advanced applications. The chance to directly contribute to product innovation through cell fabrication, testing, and characterization aligns closely with my career aspirations and past experiences. In this role, I am eager to assemble and test lab-scale coin and pouch cells, generate high-quality electrochemical and physical data, and support slurry formulation, mixing, coating, and electrode processing. With a strong foundation in electrochemistry, material characterization, and process development, I am motivated to contribute to building in-house R&D capabilities, advancing cell performance, and ensuring rigorous, data-driven decision making, including work under controlled atmospheres and safe handling of hazardous materials. For my MSc thesis, I worked on a hybrid battery–alkaline electrolyser (Battolyser) system that stores energy while producing hydrogen and oxygen. I synthesised nickel-based electrodes doped with iron and titanium using PES as a binder, achieving high battery capacity without limiting the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). My work involved electrochemical testing (CV, GCD), material characterisation (XRD, SEM, EDS, XPS, BET), cell assembly, electrolyte monitoring, and performance analysis using OriginPro, Excel, and Python. This experience strengthened my expertise in interfacial electrochemistry, electrochemical process design, material characterization, and data-driven experimentation— skills applicable to lithium-ion cell testing, electrode development, and performance evaluation. At TNO Rijswijk, I contributed to the development of organic pseudo-supercapacitors by selecting polymer binders
(CMC, XG, PEO) and conductive carbons, formulating slurries, and fabricating electrodes via doctor blading. Working within multidisciplinary teams, I supported method development, material testing, and KPI tracking. These experiences honed my ability to design and refine experimental setups, translate lab methods toward scale-up, and collaborate effectively—skills essential for electrode formulation and capability build-out in battery R&D. At Urenco, in collaboration with Delft University of Technology, I implemented molten salt electrolysis for uranium
(UF6) extraction, achieving 75% conversion and 99.9% purity. I contributed to plant design, integrated HSE considerations, conducted HAZOP/RCA analyses, and performed CAPEX/OPEX estimations to assess scale-up feasibility. This project reinforced my skills in electrochemical process safety, ASPEN-based process optimization, and bridging experimental design with industrial application—skills for ensuring safe, efficient, and industrially viable battery material processes.
Earlier, for my bachelor’s thesis, I designed and built an Electro-Fenton system—an electrochemical wastewater treatment process—where I oversaw electrode selection, constructed the pilot setup, and analysed key operational parameters such as TDS, TSS, BOD, and COD. At Aarti Industries, I contributed to plant design and optimization, performed HAZOP/FMEA analyses, and achieved a 53% reduction in energy consumption using ASPEN-Plus. These projects gave me hands-on experience in lab-scale electrochemical process development, troubleshooting, process simulation, and pilot-to-plant safety translation. I am confident that my expertise in electrochemistry, cell fabrication and assembly, material characterization, electrode formulation, and data-driven experimentation—combined with my Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification and hands-on laboratory experience—makes me a strong fit for this Technical Research Technician role. I am eager to contribute to battery cell testing, electrode development, and process optimization, helping your company expand its R&D capabilities and accelerate innovation in next-generation energy storage technologies. Best Regards,
Yash Divekar
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