Polymer Scientist or Research Engineer or Coatings Chemist or Materials Scien... Resume

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Polymer Scientist or Research Engineer or Coatings Chemist or Materials Scien...

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US-AR-Arkadelphia

Posted
Dec-19-08



Professional Summary
* MS Materials Scientist, expertise in polymers, coatings, adhesives and composites.
* Proficiency in Research, Product Development and Technical Writing.
* Hands-on experience with application, characterization, testing and failure analysis of materials.

Academic Background

* Master of Science (MS), Materials Science and Engineering - Sept 2005
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. Specialization: Polymers, GPA: 3.4/4.0
Recipient of graduate scholarship and research assistantship

* Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Petrochemical Engineering - June 2000
University of Pune, India. GPA: 3.5/4.0

Work Experience

RTD Polymer Scientist (12/2005 - present)
Siplast Inc - Arkadelphia, AR
* Spearheaded research and technical development of catalyzed acrylic polymer coatings and composite membranes for roofing and waterproofing applications
* Provided key contributions towards new product development of company's acrylic resin product line
* Led development of a new roof membrane product by implementing water-borne coatings technology
* Developed a portion of company's commercial technical literature by carrying out hands-on physical, mechanical, chemical and analytical testing
* Analyzed test-cuts and authored official reports for failure analysis of materials on problem projects
* Evaluated polyurethane, unsaturated polyester and epoxy based competitor materials
* Provided product and sales support for roofing, waterproofing and related building materials
* Applied statistical analysis techniques to analyze, interpret and report laboratory experimental data.


Research Assistant (08/2002 - 06/2005)
University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH.

* Designed, implemented and optimized a novel thin film coating process to provide a new surface chemistry to silica-like primer coatings to enhance adhesion and barrier properties
* Formulated a variety of thin film plasma polymerized inorganic silicon coatings by the PACVD process for use as corrosion resistant and adhesion promoting primers
* Developed water-based silane coatings for adhesion of PVC automotive glazing encapsulants
* Gained hands on experience with modern scientific equipment for routine material characterization
* Implemented pre-treatment processes for surface engineering substrates for coating applications
* Performed ASTM tests to investigate physical, mechanical and adhesion properties of materials
* Carried out failure analysis of thin film coatings, adhesives and substrates using analytical techniques


Quality Control Engineer (07/2000 - 07/2001)
Ohm Polymers Limited - Pune, India.
* Implemented routine quality control procedures for manufacture of water-based coatings
* Carried out quality analysis of raw materials and finished products using analytical techniques
* Worked in a cross-functional environment with product development, technical, & customer support.


Profile/Skills

* Expertise in surface and interface characterization: XPS, FT-IR, Ellipsometry, SEM/EDX, AFM
* Experience in polymer analysis techniques: DSC, TGA, ATR, GPC, DMA
* Proficiency with cold plasma reactors, batch processes, mechanical, adhesion testing, accelerated weathering equipment, laboratory paraphernalia and OSHA safety procedures
* Know-how of surface treatment methods: plasma etching/cleaning, wet chemical etching, corona treatment, concrete surface profiling, silane primers
* Experience with coatings application techniques: Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Plasma Assisted CVD, Paint roller, brush and spray application, Trowel and Squeegee type applications
* Experience with composite roofing and waterproofing membranes: polyester reinforced acrylics, fiberglass, polyester reinforced asphalt and fiberglass reinforced polyurethanes
* Familiarity with principles of Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Analysis Techniques
* Hands-on experience with 1K and 2K polyurethanes, acrylics, epoxies, unsaturated PET coatings
* Computer: MS-Word, Excel, PwrPoint, Lotus Notes, Statgraphics, basic programming language skills
* Keywords: R & D, product development, surface engineering, coatings formulation, technical writing, project management, troubleshooting, quality control, liquid applied roofing and waterproofing, GLP.


Scientific Journal Publication

* "Vapor Phase Silanation of Plasma-Polymerized Silica-like Primer films by 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane" Vijay H. Wagh, F.J. Boerio and R.G. Dillingham (Journal of Adhesion, vol 81, pp. 115-142, 2005).


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