• Gender: Male
• Age: 39
• Designation: Executive
• Highest Education Level: Doctrate
• Notice Period: 30  Days
• Work Experience: 11.3 Year(s)

Education

Ph.D in Chemical Engineering /Polymer Engineering From Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

M.Tech (Chemical Engineering) From Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University in 2009 with 77.5%

B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) From Institute of Engineering & Technology, C.S.J.M. University in 2007 with 67%

Skill Sets

Experience in academic and industrial R&D with expertise in General R&D Management and Interdisciplinary, co-operative (teamwork), versatile
research experience and capability. Experience in managing and supervising undergraduate and master’s student projects, technical leadership, organizing meetings and independent research abilities in diverse areas

General R&D Management
Applied Polymer Research
Polymer nanocomposites, blends
Polymer processing, Polymer Rheology,
Polymer films, Carbon nanotubes
Polymer Bio-composites, Dielectric materials
Piezoelectric materials

Work Experience

Research Scientist
Since Jun 2014
Company Profile: Manufacturer of HDPE, LLDPE, High & Low Density Polyethylene, UHMWPE, Homo polymer.
Job Profile:
High performance Polymer composite for energy storage applications
Design and development of new polymer bio-composites based on renewable resources
Synthesis of spatiality materials like carbon nanotubes (CNT) and low sulfur fuel oil
Design and development of new process technology
Handling the instruments for polymer characterization

Skills/Techniques Learnt
Mechanical laboratory
Universal Testing machine (UTM), Impactometer.

Rheological Laboratory
Haake Torque Rheocord, Haake twin-screw extruder, Brabender twin screw extruder, Specific
Engineering Twin screw extruder, Rotational Rheometer.

Characterization Laboratory
Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared
Spectrophotometer (FTIR), Hot stage polarizing microscope, Optical microscopy, Dielectric spectrometer.

Processing Laboratory
Microprocessor controlled injection-molding machine, Mini injection molding machine,
Compression Molding Machine, Film Stretching Unit, Twin screw microcompounder, Single screw
extruder.

Other Professional Course / Workshop
Attended SERC school & sixth National Symposium on Rheology of Complex Fluids
organized by IIT Guwahati, during January 03-07, 2012.
Attended workshop on Imaging at nanoscale in an international conference on nano science and
technology ICONSAT 2010 organized by IIT Bombay, on 17th February 2010.

Professional Affiliations
Student Member, Associazione Italiana di Scienza e Tecnologia delle Macromolecole (AIM)
Academic Distinctions / Awards
6th rank in M.Tech (2007) at IIT BHU.
National Talent scholarship
Qualified Gate exam in 2006
IIChE Ambuja's Young Researcher's Award-2009

Publications
Patent
A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar High dielectric constant PVDF films with onium
compounds, Patent Application No 1658/MUM/2013. (Patent filed).

Manuscript Published:
A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, Benzyl triphenyl phosphonium chloride as an additive
for polyvinylidene fluoride: effect on melt rheology, crystal phase formation and electrical
properties; accepted in Journal of Polymer Engineering and Science. (DOI: 10.1002/pen.23795),
link:http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pen.23795/abstract;jsessionid=E0B24E272B80B7B5F7C9B
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Ganesh S. Bajad, R.P. Vijayakumar, Synthesis and characterization of CNTs using polypropylene waste as precursor; Materials Science and Engineering B 194 (2015) 68–77.

Manuscripts under Preparation:
A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, Arup R. Bhattacharyya, PVDF/MWCNT composites:
influence of organic modifier on state of dispersion of MWCNTS, electrical conductivity, crystallinity and crystal structure”. (Submitted in PCCP)

A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, Studies on phase transformations in mechanically deformed PVDF films at various temperatures. (Under preparation)

A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, “Frequency and temperature dependent dielectric
constant of PVDF/BTPC Films”. (Under preparation)

A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, “Studies on morphological, mechanical and electrical
properties of injection molded PVDF/BTPC blends”. (Under preparation)

A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, Phase transformation and effect of tensile strain on electrical properties in PVDF/BTPC Films”. (Under preparation)

Peer-reviewed Conference Proceedings
A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, Effect of Benzyl triphenyl phosphonium chloride on melt rheology of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), presented in 28th international polymer processing society conferences, held in December 2012, Pattaya, Thailand.

Manoj K. Mondal, Phenol Biodegradation” Presented a paper in national
conference on Recent Advances in Waste Management” and selected for proceeding.

Manoj K. Mondal, Phenol Biodegradation and kinetics” International
Conference of Separation Processes (ICSP-2009), 20 - 22nd October, 2009, IT BHU, Varanasi, India.

Conference Abstracts / Presentations
A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, Effect of BTPC additive on morphological, mechanical and electrical properties of PVDF, PPS Asia/Australia Conference (PPS-2013), December 4-7, 2013, Mumbai.

Shubhang S. Garodia, Vijayakumar R. P., Ashok Misra, Devang V. Khakhar,
Studies on Crystallization Behavior and Electrical Properties of PVDF/TAP Films, AWPP-2013, December
8-11, Goa, India.

Suryanarayana S., Vijayakumar R. P., Ashok Misra, Devang V. Khakhar, Effect of Processing Condition on Structure and Properties of Injection Molded PVDF/BTPC Blends, CHEMCON-2013, December 27-30, Mumbai, India.

A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, Studies on morphological, mechanical of injection molded PVDF/BTPC blends, presented in European Polymer Federation (EPF 2013), held in June 2013, Pisa, Italy.

A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, Effect of Benzyl triphenyl phosphonium chloride on melt rheology of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), presented in 28th international polymer processing society conferences, held in December 2012, Pattaya, Thailand. 

A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, Phase transformation and effect of tensile strain on electrical properties in PVDF/BTPC Films. Presented a poster in international conference, 3rd FAPS-MACRO, May 15-18, 2013, Bangalore, India.

A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, Crystal phase formation and electrical properties of PVDF/BTPC films, presented in international conference ANTEC, December 2012, Mumbai, India.

A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, Benzyl triphenyl phosphonium chloride as an additive for polyvinylidene fluoride: effect of crystal phase formation and properties, presented in  
international conference Plast India, February 2012, New Delhi, India.

S. Suryanarayana, Vijayakumar R. P., A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, Studies on Structure and Properties of Injection Molded Polyvinylidene Fluoride, presented in 2nd international conference, ICMF 2011, February 2011, Kerala, India.

A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar Presented a poster in Research scholars’ symposium (RSS 2012) at IIT Bombay.

Major Projects (as a part of curriculum)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ongoing)
Thesis Title: Processing and Characterization of PVDF Piezoelectric Polymer Films

Benzyl triphenyl phosphonium chloride as an additive for polyvinylidene fluoride: effect on melt
rheology, crystal phase formation and properties.

In this study the effect of onium salt like benzyl triphenyl phosphonium chloride, BTPC; on the melt
rheology, crystal phase formation of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) from melt and electrical properties have been determined. The ß phase of PVDF crystals is polar and has very good piezoelectric properties as compared to the nonpolar a phase. Different amounts of BTPC were melt mixed into PVDF using a micro
twin screw extruder to study the rheology of the blends. The storage and loss modulus both increase with increase in frequency at different temperatures, at low frequency, storage modulus reaching a secondary plateau. Due to network formation at low frequency storage modulus is independent of frequency. Complex viscosity decreases with increase in weight percentage of BTPC over the range of frequency. Change in loss tangent is much more significant at low frequency region than the high frequency region; it decreases with increase in frequency. Shift factors derived from time temperature superposition shows a good fit to the Arrhenius equation. Pure PVDF and PVDF films with 1% and 3% BTPC were prepared using a laboratory
twin screw extruder. PVDF containing 3% of BTPC gave the highest fraction of ß phase crystals in melt
extruded PVDF films. No effect of annealing time and temperature was found on the fraction of ß phase for
BTPC added PVDF films. Small angle light scattering results showed that the size of spherulites decreases
with increase in the weight fraction of BTPC. The dielectric constant of the films increased significantly with concentration of BTPC, as did the dielectric loss.

“High dielectric constant PVDF/BTPC films at elevated temperatures”
We study the electrical properties of PVDF/BTPC blends at different temperatures and frequencies.
Dielectric constant and dielectric loss both decreases with increase in frequencies and increases with increase in temperatures. Tangent loss peaks have been found at different frequencies in PVDF/BTPC blends and these peaks shift towards higher frequency range with increasing weight fraction of BTPC. Highest dielectric constant has been obtained for 3 wt% BTPC added PVDF film. The dielectric strength was found very high for PVDF/BTPC as compare to other polymer blends. The spherulite size is also shown to decrease with increasing weight fraction of BTPC, indicating their effectiveness as nucleating agent.

Processing of capacitor grade £\ phase PVDF films¡¨
A study on electrical properties of pure PVDF film shown that the lower thickness is responsible for
fabrication of good energy storage devices. Dissipation factor were found very low for thinner film and dielectric strength was very high for same film sample. High energy storage capacitor were fabricated and tested 5 times without failure.

PVDF/MWNTs composites: influence of organic modifier on state of dispersion of MWNTs, electrical conductivity, crystallinity, and crystal structure¡¨
A Compatible modifier 6- aminohexanoic acid (Na-AHA) was introduced to provide better dispersion of
multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWNT) in PVDF matrix. MWNT and Na-AHA mixed in different aspect
ratio. Modified PVDF/MWNT (MWNT and Na-AHA in 1:1 proportion) shown better electrical properties
as compare to unmodified and 1:4 Na-AHA modified MWNT. The TEM, FTIR and Raman spectroscopy
show better dispersion for modified MWNT as compare to unmodified MWNT. Effect of modified MWNTs
on the crystallization of PVDF was dependent on dispersion of MWNT.

Phase Transformation and Effect of Tensile Strain on Electrical Properties in PVDF/BTPC Films¡¨
PVDF and different amount of BTPC (0.5 to 3%) were melt mixed in twin screw extruder and cast film has
been prepared by a single screw extruder. Addition of small amount of BTPC confirms the formation of £]
crystal phase. Dielectric properties of these blends, before and after stretching, were studied at wide range of frequency from 10-106 Hz. The result showed change in the dielectric constant, dielectric loss and conductivity after stretching at higher temperature. Significant change has been observed in piezoelectric constant and breakdown voltage after stretching for PVDF/BTPC films.

Master of Technology (Final Semester Project Thesis) 
Biodegradation Kinetics of Phenol Using Candida tropicalis NCIM 3118. Phenol is an aromatic
hydrocarbon which pollutes the environment, commonly found in many industrial effluents including those
from oil refinery, petrochemical, coal coking and coal gasification industries. In this project the Degradation of phenol by a suitable microorganism to understand and optimize the parameters like Temperature, pH, Initial phenol concentration (IPC) and Concentration of glucose has been done. [Principal Investigator: Prof. M. K. Mondal at Dept. of Chemical Engineering, IIT BHU - May, 2009.]

Bachelor of Technology (Project details)
B.Tech project 1: “Design of Multi component Distillation Column”
Duration: July – December 2006 at IET, Kanpur
Description: There are two types of distillation columns 1. Batch column 2. Continuous column, further
continuous column divided into two: Binary column and Multicomponent column. Calculation of distillate
dew point and bubble point of residue, minimum no. of theoretical stages by Fenske’s equation, no. of plate
and feed location by Lewis and Methson method, plate design, column diameter, liquid flow pattern , plate
pressure drop, number of holes, check entrainment, check weeping etc.
Contribution:
Analyzing requirements, preparing High Level Design Document and Detailed Design Document.
Providing functional knowledge to team members.
Interacting with the client and the onsite coordinator for issues and queries in the project.

B.Tech project 2: Design of Distillery Plant (18000 LTPD)
Duration: Jan – May 2007 at IET, Kanpur
Description: Distillery plant basically contains the design of fermenter, rectifier analyzer, beer heater, and
condenser.
Contribution:
Analyzing requirements, preparing High Level Design Document and Detailed Design Document.
Providing functional knowledge to team members.
Interacting with the client and the onsite coordinator for issues and queries in the project.
Industrial (Summer) Training Project:
To Understand the Manufacturing Process Of Polypropylene.
[Supervisor: Mr. Jyoti Kumar (GM of PP4 Plant) at IPCL now Reliance Industries Limited

Future Goals

To Pursue a challenging career and be a part of progressive organization that give scope to enhance my knowledge, skills and reach pinnacle in this field with firmly determination, dedication and hard work thus looking for an opportunity to grow professionally with the prospect to prove myself as an asset for the organization & to successfully integrate myself in corporate era by working with my all ability, sincerity & loyalty.