Ref. No. : CA - 23318 - (R&D - Raw Material – with 30.3 years in Plastic Industry)

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry From Ranchi University in 2008

P.G. Diploma in Polymer Processing Technology” From Central Institute of Plastic 
Engineering & Technology, Lucknow in 1994

M.Sc. (Chemistry) From Lucknow University in 1995

B.Sc. (Chemistry) From Lucknow University in 1992

Skill Sets

experience in the area of Project management, Research & Development, Quality control & analytical services in the field of Lubricants, Greases, Metal working fluids, Rust preventive coating different petroleum products & polymers based products
Adroit at implementing standards like ASTM, IS, BS, ISO, DIN & Encyclopedia of Industrial chemical analysis etc. for handling characterization, testing and analysis of developed product.
Posses in depth understanding & knowledge of regulatory guidelines. Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Proven abilities in executing various research projects within the allotted time and budget parameters.

Work Experience

Lead Scientist - R&D in Fluid & Lubricant Division
Since Dec 2009
Company Profile: Manufacturer of MPI Equipment, MPI Accessories & Fluorescent Wet Method

Scientist-C in Petroleum Lab In charge.
Nov 1995 to Dec 2009 
Company Profile : Is an independent, self sustaining, not-for-profit multidisciplinary contract research institute conducting research and development in the areas of special significance to industry, government agencies and other organizations.

Job Profile : 
Project planning & execution of project to achieve the objectives
Write project proposals & project reports.
Supervise the team members to complete the task.
Guide project trainees and evaluate technical reports.
Publication of papers & patents
Resolve customer’s problems by meeting, technical discussion, presentations & demonstration.

Research and Development
Involved in the development and Validation of polymers, chemicals & oils of various grades for various applications.
Utilizing techniques like ASTM, IS, BSS, ISO, APHA, AOAC, DIN, AFPC, API ,Encyclopedia of Industrial chemical analysis, chemical abstracts & journals to ensure quality.
Involved in the preparations of validation & stability studies, protocols, reports and conduct studies as per the protocols.
Process Improvement
Identify training requirements of the team and organize training programme for the same
Project planning and resource allocation by interaction with business development team. 
Responsible for planning and execution of projects.
Responsible for investigating the unusual / unacceptable results.
Quality/ Compliance/ Documentation
Maintaining and peer-review documentation as per NABL & ISO.
Ensuring compliance of various quality measures by maintenance of appropriate requisite documentation/ records.
Imparting training to all employees, pertaining to quality implementation and compliance.

Projects Handled
Remarkable efforts towards executing the following research & development projects:
Development of Environment friendly cutting fluid
Development of Vegetable oil based new generation cutting fluid
Development of Multi metal cutting Fluid
Development of NSF approved Industrial lubricant.
Development of High performance Nano greases.
Development of Multi system additives for fuel oils
Development of Hard film Anti-corrosion coating for aviation sector 
Development of coating for car care applications
Development of hygiene product from textile waste for rural women
Development of Disposable speculum for gynecological applications
Development of PMMA Bone Cement for orthopedic application.
Development of Polycarboxylate dental cement.

Technology Commercialized
Environment friendly cutting fluid
NSF approved industrial lubricant
Multi metal cutting fluid
Hard film corrosion inhibitor coating
Disposable speculum
Dental cement

Analytical Projects Handled
Title : Quality evaluation of Transformer oils of NDPL, BSES, NPCI, IGI, Maruti etc.
Description : Evaluation of physico-chemical analysis of transformer oil as per IS for           
various parameters i.e. Breakdown voltage, Dielectric dissipation factor, Resistivity, Flash point, Naturalization Number, IFT, Sediment & sludge, Dissolved gas analysis and Furan analysis.

Title : A study of trace metals in Aviation turbine fuel (DGCI, Delhi) & HSD (NTPC)
Description : Chemical parameters including Al, Cu, Cr, Fe, Ni, Mo, Ag, Pb, V, Na, and K as per ASTM.

Title : A study of their physico- chemical properties of different types of greases. 
Description : Evaluation of physico-chemical properties of greases as per IS and ASTM for various parameters i.e. Drop point, consistency, acidity, alkalinity, heat stability, oxidation stability, extreme properties such as weld point, wear index and scar dia.

Title : Study the effect of additives on different oils for performance enhancement.
Description : Evaluation of physico-chemical properties of oils as per IS and ASTM for           
various parameters i.e. Viscosity & viscosity Index, flash point, foaming tendency / stability, oxidation stability, corrosion property, extreme properties such as weld point, wear index and scar dia.

Technical Purview
Conducted Detailed Analysis of:
Characterization of petroleum products like furnace oil, lubricating oil, engine oil, cutting oil, thermic fluid, HSD, LDO, gasoline, rubber processing oil etc.  for various properties viz. Flash & fire point, K. viscosity & Viscosity index, Acidity, Density, GCV, Pour point, Foaming stability, Oxidation Stability, Emulsion characteristics, Demulsification number, corrosion test etc.
Corrosion studies of metal working fluids e.g. cast iron corrosion, filter paper corrosion, aluminium & copper corrosion.
Tribological studies of metal working fluid e.g. Reichert test, four ball
Hard water stability & circulation studies of MWF’s
Bacterial growth studies of MWF’s
Physico-chemical, electrical, furan and Dissolved gas analysis (DGA) of transformer oil.
Softening point, penetration, ductility, frass breaking point etc. of bitumen and bituminous products. 
Trace metal analysis of fuel oils i.e. HSD, ATF, FO, Used oil etc.
Analysis of Greases and Waxes.
Metal corrosion test for Automotive coolants.
Analysis of fire resistant hydraulic fluid, turbine oils.

Synthesis of novel polymers for various applications:
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) by suspension polymerization technique used for bone cement
Polyacrylic acid by solution polymerization and ZnO based composition for dental cement
Formulation for bone substitute based on tetra calcium phosphate and hardeners 
Euphorbia latex based jute composites
Synthesis of poly chloro tri fluoro ethylene (PCTFE) based oils and greases.  
Polymer Compounding and Blending of Vinyls, Polyolefins, Engineering Plastics using Polymer additives for different end Applications, on Extruder, Roll Mill & Kneader.
Polymer Processing of different Polymer system by extrusion, compression moulding, Injection moulding & blow moulding for variety of application viz. Blood bag, CAPD bags and sanitary napkin.
Testing Physico-mechanical properties viz. Tensile Strength, Elongation, Tear Strength Impact Strength, Compressive strength, Bending strength, Bending modulus, setting time, acid erosion, film thickness as per IS, ISO, ASTM.

Papers & Publications
Influence of citric acid on physico mechanical properties of bone substitute; Amit Kumar & R.N. Updhyay. Journal Chemtracks, vol. 8, no. 1 & 2, 1-8, 2006.
Effect of suspending agent on particle size of polymethyl methacrylate for acrylic bone cement; 
Amit Kumar Pandey, Vinay Tyagi, Amita Malik, R.K. Diwan & R.K. Khandal 
Presented in National Seminar on, “Recent developments in bio medical polymers” held May 2005 at Bangalore. 
Secondary sterilization of bone allografts; Amit Kumar Pandey, Bhupesh Sharma, Amita Malik, R.K. Diwan & R.K. Khandal  Presented in National Symposium on, “Musculoskeletal Allografts” organized by All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi on March 14, 2004.
Technology for manufacture of low cost napkins; Vinay Tyagi, Amit Kumar Pandey, Amita Malik, R.K. Diwan, U.K.Niyogi  & R.K. Khandal, Presented in Workshop on, “Poverty Reduction Strategies” organized by 
Office of the Commissioner of Rural Development, Government of Gujarat on September 7th and 8th, 2004.

Patents
Environmental friendly Cutting fluid”  European Patent No.- EP 2520639 A1
Disposable vaginal speculum Patent application no.-595/Del/2005 
Apolymeric material for use in biomedical application Patent application no.-596/Del/2005
A process for producing sanitary napkins patents application no. 643/DEL/2005.

Future Goals

Seeking Assignments in Research & Development/Quality Control /Technical services/Project Management with an Organization of Repute

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