Ref. No. : CA - 23408 - (R&D - Raw Material – with 29.1 years in Plastic Industry)

Education

Pursuing Ph.D, Polymer Composites Area From Nirma University 

M.E.(Chemical Engineering - Polymer Technology) From M. S. University, Vadodara in 2004

B.E. Plastics Technology, From L. D. College of Engg. Gujarat University in 1995

Diploma in Plastic Engg From Govt. Polytechnic
Ahmedabad in 1990

Work Experience

Head - Chemical Engineering: Dec 2011 to May 2013
Head - Plastic Engineering: Aug 2006 to May 2013
Additional charge for Head of Plastic Engineering Dept: Jan 2006 to Aug 2006
Lecturer Sr. Scale -  Plastic Engineering Dept.: Oct 2004 to Aug 2006
Lecturer - Plastic Engineering: Jul 1998 to Sep 2004
Adhoc Lecturer - Plastic Engineering: Sep 1997 – Jul 1998
Company Profile: Leading institute offering multi disciplinary programmes in Diploma Engineering

Sr. Engineer – Planning
Nov 1995 to Dec 1996
Company Profile: Engaged in manufacturing Injection Moulding, Pipe Extrusion and Blown Film machineries 

Job Profile:
Development and Characterisation of Radiation Hardened Epoxy based Polymer Composite for Electronics Device Packaging as a Ph. D. Research project At Nirma University Ahmedabad. 
Preparation of Polymer flocculant & optimizing the performance of various flocculants It comprises the development of cationic polymeric flocculant for industrial waste water treatment and to optimize it with other polymeric and natural flocculants available in the market. The dissertation was sponsored by ATIRA Ahmedabad. Year 2004.
Nano Composite of Nylon, Polycarbonate and Poly (Ethylene Terphalate) With Three Different Nano Fillers By Prof. Mamta Saiyad, Head, Plastic Engineering Department and Team members for A research and consultancy project from Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute. Year 2010
To develop testing equipment-leak detector tester for GRP pipes- hydrostatic pressure tester for cyclic test in GRP pipes. 
Provided consultancy to different industries for testing of various polymers.

Highlights:
Conducting teaching classes for the students in an environment of interactive learning with focus on their academic and overall personality development.
Playing key role in curriculum development of Diploma in Plastic Engineering since joining the institute. 
Providing leadership to entire departmental faculty /staff and providing administrative support to ensure hassle free operations as Head of the department.
Nominated Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell.
Nominated member of Research Committee 
Chief Editor for Institutional Magazine Samanvay.
Chief Editor for Institutional – Newsletter

Publications:
Technical Papers:
Preparation of water soluble Cationic biodegradable starch as a flocculant Nimish Shah, S.R.Bhatt, R.V.Patel, Proceedings by Chemcon - 2004 

To enhance the impact strength of acrylic polymer by retaining its transparency using interpenetrating Network (IPN)  Dharini Soni, in proceedings, National Seminar on Novel Trends in Polymer Science and Technology, Dept. of Chemistry, S.P.University, V. V. Nagar, 8th – 9th March 2007.

Properties study of Nylon - Nanoclay composites Digant. R. Mandavia, H.C. Bajaj, R.S. Somani, Proceedings, international conference Nuicone at Nirma University on Novel Trends in Technology, 8th – 10th December 2012.

Properties study of Polycarbonate – Nanoclay composites Proceedings, international conference APM 2012 by CIPET Bhubaneshwar, 10th – 12th February 2012.

Study of the Physical Properties of PET Nanocomposites With And Without Comptibiliser Digant. R. Mandavia, H.C. Bajaj, R.S. Somani, Proceedings, international conference Nuicone at Nirma University on Novel Trends in Technology, 8th – 10th December 2012.

“Cross linked Polystyrene used in Radar lens” By Mamta Saiyad, Dharini Soni Proceedings, national conference Nucone at Nirma University, 2006

Polymer Solar Cell By Mamta Saiyad, Dharini Soni published in souvenir of International conference ANTEC2010 organised by Society of Plastic Engineers at Florida, USA during May 16th - 20th,2010

Poster presentation on Biopolymer By Dharini Soni, Nuicone at Nirma University on Novel Trends in Technology, 8th – 10th December 2012.

The influence of stabilisers on resistance to gamma radiation for Epoxy based Polymeric composite material. Dr. N. M. Devashrayee, Dr. R. K. Mewada in Journal of Composites Part B: Engineering, ELSEVIER Publication, Volume 57, February 2014, Pp 71–79.

To study dispersion pattern of nano filler in polymer composite for Radiation Hardened Package. Dr. N. M. Devashrayee, Dr. R. K. Mewada in Journal of Polymer composite, John and Wiley Publication. 

Study the effect of dispersion of filler in polymer composite for Radiation shielding. Dr. N. M. Devashrayee, Dr. R. K. Mewada in Scientific and research Journal, Bharati Vidhyapith University Publication, Vol. 10, Number 1, April 2013, pg 25 - 30

Management Papers:
Strategic planning of manpower at Institutes to meet the challenges for changing scenario of the modern industries requirements, Nimish Shah journal of Technical Manpower Planning in India _ Issues and concerns, at JNTU Hyderabad, September 2004

Role of Women in protecting community for disaster, proceeding of 35th Annual ISTE convention & National Seminar at Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology Davengere – Karnataka, December 15-17, 2005

Education can be more real, proceedings of A National seminar on Best Practices in Engineering Education at Sinhgadh College of Engineering, Pune in February 2007 

Industry institution interaction – Present measures future policy, A National seminar on Best Practices in Engineering Education titled by Sinhgadh College of Engineering, Pune in February 2007.

Role of IQAC in Achieving Quality Engineering Education: A Polytechnic Case Study Anand S. Patel, V.R. Iyer, presented at O P Jindal Institute of Technology, Raigarh from 1st – 3rd November 2012. The selected 50 papers are published in proceedings ISBN 978-93-82338-21-5.

Book Published:
Book title Polymer flocculant is published with international publication. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing - ISBN: 978-3-659-30650-1

Development of Plastic Testing Laboratory.
Assumed total responsibility for development and maintenance of Plastic Testing Laboratory in the Dept. 
Successfully equipped the laboratory with No. of Testing machines. Such as Carbon Black Content Tester, Melt flow Index Tester, Carbon Black dispersion and Melting Point apparatus, Density Gradient column, Abrasion Resistance Tester, Izod Impact tester, weighing balance etc. including needed accessories.
Developed Polymer Identification laboratory.

Distinctions:
Organised a seminar on “Innovations in Plastics” at state level by the collaboration of Plastic Engineering department of Nirma Institute of Diploma Studies and Gujarat state Plastic Manufacturers Association (GSPMA) on 20th July 2002. I worked as a coordinator from the Institute.
Organised four Short Term Training Programme for various department like Electronics and communication Engineering, Computer Engineering Department/ Information Technology Department, Electrical Engineering department and Plastic Engineering department at a time. Worked as a chief coordinator.
Since year 2010 regularly invited by National Institute of Design, Paldi Ahmedabad as an Expert speaker.

Seminar/ Workshop organized:
Organized a seminar on “Innovations in Plastics” at state level by the collaboration of Plastic Engineering Department of Nirma Institute of Diploma Studies and Gujarat state Plastic Manufacturers Association (GSPMA) on 20th July 2002.
Arranged a seminar on “Present Trends in Plastic Technology” at state level at Plastic Engineering Department of Nirma Institute of Diploma Studies 
Arranged a two Days workshop on “Industrial Hydraulics” for State level Technical teachers on May 1st & 2nd 2008.
Department has two time participated in “PLEXPO India” – A national Plastic Packaging and Product Exhibition in year 2007 and year 2010

Membership / Affiliations:
Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
Life Member of Nirma Institute of Diploma Studies Alumni Association. (NIDSAA)
Member of Society of Plastic Engineers. (SPE)
Member of Education Committee of Gujarat State Plastic Manufacturers’ Association. (GSPMA)

Area of Interest
Polymer Microstructure Analysis and Modifications for Advance and Specialty Polymers
Research & development of newer applications of polymers in different fields.
Awareness of plastics in society.

Teaching Awards:
Received ISTE Best Polytechnic Teacher Award in Gujarat State by Charutar Vidyamandal Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat for year 2008 at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneshwar Orissa

Future Goals

Growth

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