• Gender: Male
• Age: 40
• Designation: Executive
• Highest Education Level: Doctrate
• Notice Period: 30  Days
• Work Experience: 12.3 Year(s)

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry From University of Rovira I Virgili in 2013

Master of Chemistry From National Institute of Technology, Trichy in 2007 with GPA - 9.0/10.

Bachelor of Chemistry From Voorhees College in 2005 with 78%

H.S.C. From N.K.M Hr. Sec. School, Vellore in 2002 with 80%

S.S.C From N.K.M Hr. Sec. School, Vellore in 2000 with 82%

Skill Sets

An innovative and enthusiastic researcher having research experience in synthetic and analytical chemistry in chemical industry
Well versed with encapsulation technology, antioxidants, natural extracts - purification, extraction and spectroscopic characterization, natural preservation.
Adequate experience in analytical instrument handling.
Experience in managing a team, technical write up, project planning, customer service and quality
Quick learner and possess good communication skills

Encapsulation
Emulsion technology
Flavours
Antioxidants
Paints

SEM/TEM – Morphological analysis
GC – spectral analysis
FTIR, AAS, UV – Spectroscopy
Rancimat – Oxidative rancidity
Mastersizer – Particle size analysis

Work Experience

Executive : Formulation and Regulatory Affairs
Since Nov 2014
Company Profile: Manufacturer of fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic base materials and substances as well as functional ingredients.

Research Executive
Oct 2013 to Nov 2014
Company Profile: Manufacturer of analytical services, natural preservatives & oils fats

Officer – QC and QA
Jun 2007 to Dec 2008
Company Name: Asian paints limited

Job Profile: 
Generate and review new ideas in R&D
Taking care of all chemistry related activities like process optimization, QC specification for all raw materials/finished product, in-house method transfer and all analytical equipment’s maintenance
Technical write up for customer understanding - antioxidant mechanism, oxidative stability.
Process scale up activities of metal propionates from lab scale to production
Taking care of all safety related things in R&D like chemicals storage, disposal and evacuation
Design, Execute, Control and Monitoring of project team
Prepared SOP methods for natural extract and antioxidants.
Provided technical support to marketing and technical team on products
Worked on six-sigma management program for manufacturing process improvement and reduces wastage.
Developed in-house analytical method to various natural antioxidants
Provided technical support to marketing and technical team on products

Extraction & Purification
Isolation of active ingredient from Rosemary extract Carnosic acid content by HPLC 
Acrylamide content evaluation of synthetic and natural antioxidants for fats and lipids by  
analytical instruments. 
Extraction of catechins from Green tea antioxidants by extraction technique.
Antioxidant mechanism evaluation of synthetic antioxidants – TBHQ, BHT, BHA by analytical methods.

Academic Prizes and Distinctions 
Jan 2011 - FPU scholarship from Ministry of Spain for doctoral studies.
Feb 2011 - Won second prize in poster presentation in URV, Spain. 
Apr 2011 - Won second prize in poster presentation in URV, Spain.  
Sep 2010 - Summer school scholarship for nano membrane course, European research council .
June 2010 - Training scholarship award for membrane course, University of Calabria, Italy.
Jan 2009 - URV Fellowship award form URV, Spain for doctoral studies. 
Jun 2007 - Second rank holder in Master degree, NIT, Trichy.
Jun 2005 - Frist rank holder in Bachelor Degree.

Scientific Publications 
Ferrnando, M., Acena-Munoz, L.,  Mestres, M., De Lamo-Castellvi, S., Guell, C., Influence of emulsification technique and wall composition on physico chemical properties and oxidative stability of fish oil micro-capsules produced by spray drying, Food and Bio-process Technology, 2013, 7, 1959 - 1972. 

Ferrnando, M., Acena-Munoz, L., De Lamo-Castellvi, S., Guell, C., Fish oil microcapsules from o/w emulsions produced by premix membrane emulsification, Food and Bio-process Technology, 2013, 6, 3088-3101. 

Ferrnando, M., Guell, C., Food Grade microcapsules produced by membrane emulsification, Procedia Engineering, 44, 1530-1533.

Fernanda Khun, Jacir Dal Magro, Monste Ferrnado, Encapsulation of fish oil for food use by membrane emulsification followed by atomization, A Brazilian journal, Revista Brasileria de Pesquisa em alimentos, 2014, 5, 2 , 1-8.

Ferrnado, M., Guell, C. Production of reinforced microcapsules combining premix membrane emulsification and spray drying, Journal of Microencapsulation (Manuscript under preparation). 

Papers Presented In Conferences
Ferrnando, M., Guell, C., Food grade microcapsules produced by membrane emulsification, 2012, Euro membrane, held in London, England, Poster contribution.

Ferrnando, M., Guell, C., Edible delivery systems produced by membrane emulsification and spray drying, ANQUE-ICCE, held in Sevilla, Spain, Oral Contribution.

Ferrnando,  M., Guell, C., Production of fish oil microcapsules from o/w emulsions obtained by membrane emulsification, ICOM 2011, held in Amsterdam, Holland, Poster contribution.

Ferrnando, M., Guell, C., Characterization by SEM of fish oil microcapsules obtained by membrane emulsification, ICOM 2011, held in Amsterdam, Holland, Poster contribution.

Ferrnando, M., Guell, C., Production of fish oil microcapsules by premix membrane emulsification, Network young membrane (NYM), 2011, held in Unviersity of Twente, Holland, Oral contribution.

Ferrnando, M., Guell, C., Production of fish oil microcapsules by low energy methods, University of Rovira I Virgili, 2011, Tarragona, Spain, Poster contribution.

Ferrnando, M., Guell, C., Gas and vapour separation based on supported ionic liquid membranes (SILMS), University of Rovira I Virligili, Tarragona, Spain, Poster contribution.

Anand, S., Preparation of Au-TiO2 nano catalyst with photo degradation of textile dye (Acid red 88), International conference – nano materials and applications, 2007, held in National Institute of Technology, Trichy, India, Poster contribution.

Anand, S., Preparation of Ag-TiO2 nano catalyst with the degradation of environmental pollutants (Acid red  88), International conference – nano materials and applications, 2007, held in National Institute of Technology, Trichy, India, Poste contribution. 

Visiting Countries
Spain, Italy, Holland, China, Switzerland, France.

Overseas Experience
Fellowship for doctoral studies 
Scholarship from University of Rovira I Virgili, Spain (Jan 2009 – Feb 2011) and ministry of spain scholarship (March 2011 -2014) – worked under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Carme guell, URV, Spain.
Encapsulation technology – edible delivery system.

Summer School Fellowship 
Got summer school scholarship from University of Calabria, Italy for catalytic and bio-catalytic membrane reactors.
Got summer school scholarship from European research council (ERC) for Nanomem Course.

Future Goals

Growth