Rudraksha “Rudy” Pattnaik
Email: *********@***.*** Phone: 352-***-****
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Objective To obtain a position as a Polymer Chemist.
Education Master of Science in Material Science & Engineering May 2012
University Of Florida, Gainesville, Florida GPA(Major): 3.2/4.0
Key Courses: Materials & Sustainability; Advanced Materials Processing;
Synthesis & Characterization of Electronic Materials;
Physical Properties of Polymers; Polymer Charecterization
Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Science & Chemical Technology June 2010
Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi University, Delhi, INDIA
First Class, GPA: 3.5/4.0 (WES), Departmental Rank: 5/40
Key Courses: Environmental Hazard & Pollution Control, Polymer Processing,
Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Energy Conservation & Recycling
Experience Field Experience
Internship with Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India (June,2009-July,2009)
• Collaborated with a research group consisting of Graduate Students and Post-Docs.
• Explored alternate processes for “Electroless Copper Deposition” using chemical baths
Internship with National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India
• Synthesized Hybrid Nano-composites of Polyaniline and Graphite in the lab.
• Tested samples for conductivity and cast them into PVC films
Internship with Indian Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India
• Compiled data on the solubility of bio-materials in polyelectrolytes
• Explored their use in drug delivery and their compatibility with different pHs.
Himalayan Parivar
• Contributed to the development of the central plan for the carbon footprint reduction in New Delhi,India.
• Participated in a Green Drive for planting trees around Delhi
Teaching Experience
Broward Teaching Center, University of Florida
• Employed as a tutor to help students master concepts in Chemistry, Physics & Calculus
• Engaged in one-on-one as well as group tutoring to help UF undergraduates
Aarohan, New Delhi, India
• Volunteered at a school for underpriviledged children in Delhi,India.
• Created projects and activities for the kids including work, reading and writing.
Projects
• Developed a proposal for improving stability of Bulk Heterojunctions in Organic LEDs
• Collbarated with electrical engineers to design a maze-solving robot to compete in Micromouse event at Asia’s biggest Techfest.
• Led a team to develop a model for a portable water heating system which successfully competed in Solaris at IIT Bombay