• Gender: Male
• Age: 40
• Designation: Fresh/Entry Level
• Highest Education Level: Doctrate
• Notice Period: 30  Days
• Work Experience: 8.2 Year(s)

Education

Ph.D (Polymer Chemistry) From Technische University Dresden, Germany in 2015

M.Tech. (Material Science & Engineering) From IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal in 2011 with 9.5/10 CGPA

M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) From RK Mission College, Narendrapur, University of Calcutta in 2008 with 67%

B.Sc. Chemistry (Honors) From Scottish Church College, University of Calcutta in 2006 with 64%

H.S.C. From Vivekananda Institution, Howrah, West Bengal Board in 2003 with 75%

S.S.C. From Vivekananda Institution, Howrah, West Bengal Board in 2001 with 82%

Skill Sets

MS Office (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint), windows 2007, XP
Origin, CS Chem window, Image J
Web and Internet Applications

Active Listesner
Innovative
intuitive
Thinker
Collaborative
Communicator

Logical
Research
Analytical

Work Experience

Fresh/Entry Level

Laboratory Operations:
Synthesis and characterization of polymer particles by emulsion / miniemulsion polymerization
Encapsulation of nanoparticles (magnetic nanoparticles) by using miniemulsion polymerization and characterization of hybrid polymer particles using various techniques such as DLS, SEM, TEM and so on
Synthesis of functional polymer particles using RAFT mediated miniemulsion polymerization
Nanoparticle synthesis (Magnetic nanoparticles, e.g. Fe3O4 by coprecipitation technique)
Synthesis of organic compounds using common organic chemistry reactions
Fabrication of polymer-nano composites by the melt mixing technique

Analytical:
Particle Size Analysis (DLS)
Zeta Potential Analysis
Thermal Analysis (TGA and DSC)
Molecular Weight Investigation (SEC)
Structural Analysis of Organic Compound (1H, 13C NMR and FTIR)
Microscopic Analysis (Light microscopy, SEM, TEM)

Others:
Dynamic light scattering (DLS) instrument- Malvern Instrumentation
Vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) for magnetic property measurement
Micro compounder (DSM Explore) for Polymer processing

Notable Achievements
Silver medal from IIT Kharagpur
Institute scholarship for Ph.D
DAAD Scholarship
Junior research fellowship
GATE Scholarship

Learning Experience
Laboratory Operations
Analytical capabilities
Lab Safety Compliance

Bagged Scholarships from the following:
Institute Scholarship for Ph.D. from IPF Dresden from Oct’11 to Feb’15
DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst) Scholarship from Germany in 2010
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) from Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India in 2008
GATE Scholarship from GATE Examination, India in 2008
Won Institute Silver Medal from IIT Kharagpur in 2011

Research Work
Ph. D. Work:
Title: Synthesis of Magnetic Polystyrene Particles Using RAFT Mediated Miniemulsion Polymerization in
Presence of Amphiphilic Ionic Liquid as Surfactant
Organisation: Leibniz-Institute of Polymer Research, Dresden, Germany
Period: Oct 2011 to Mar 2015
Supervisor: Prof. Brigitte Voit
Research Areas: Miniemulsion polymerization, RAFT Mediated Miniemulsion Polymerization, Encapsulation of Magnetic Nanoparticles Using Free Radical
Description: The aim of the project was to experiment with the ionic liquid as surfactant for the execution of Miniemulsion polymerization for the first time. This kind of surfactant can impart excellent surface characteristics of the polymer particles.
Highlights: The aim of the project was to use the carboxylic acid modified RAFT agent (synthesized in lab) to incorporate oleic acid modified iron oxide nanoparticles in polystyrene particles homogeneously at high loading. This also included the use of a macro RAFT agent successfully as a hydrophobe in miniemulsion replacing the conventional volatile hydrophobe like hexadecane which resulted in reasonably high loading with homogeneous distribution of magnetic nanoparticles among polystyrene nanoparticles for which several modern analytical methods have been utilized to characterize the hybrid particles.

M.Tech. Project:
Title: Post-Modification of Commercial Poly Ether Sulfone and Fabrication of Polysulfone-Carbon Nanotube Composite by Melt Mixing Method
Organisation: Leibniz-Institute of Polymer Research, Dresden, Germany
Period: Sep 2010 to Jun 2011
Supervisors: Prof. Susanta Banerjee (IIT Kharagpur) and Prof. Dr. Brigitte Voit (TU Dresden)
Research Areas: Post Modification (Sulfonation) Of Polysulfone and Fabrication of Polysulfone-Carbon Nanotube Composite by Melt Mixing Method
Description: The first part of the project focused on post-modification (sulfonation) of commercially available Ude polysulfone which was prepared and analyzed critically by using NMR techniques. And, for the second part, polysulfone-cabon nanotube composite was prepared by using melt mixing techniques for which Pristine CNT and functionalized (amino) CNT were used as the filler.
Highlights: The aim of the project was to perform a comparative analysis with respect to the conductivity, thermal and mechanical properties of the composites. The morphology of the composites were critically analyzed with the help of different microscopy techniques like light microscopy, SEM and TEM and so on

Conferences:
Delivered lecture on the Synthesis of Magnetic Polystyrene Nanoparticles Using Amphiphilic Ionic Liquid Stabilized
Miniemulsion Polymerization hosted by IPF Dresden, Germany in 2014
Presented a poster on:
Synthesis of Magnetic Polystyrene Nanoparticles Using Amphiphilic Ionic Liquid Stabilized Miniemulsion Polymerization hosted by UK Colloid in 2014
Synthesis of Magnetic Polystyrene Nanoparticles Using Amphiphilic Ionic Liquid Stabilized RAFT Mediated Miniemulsion Polymerization during the 10th International Conference on the Scientific and Clinical Applications of Magnetic Carriers hosted by TU Dresden, Germany in 2014

Publications:
Synthesis of Magnetic Polystyrene Nanoparticles using Amphiphilic Ionic Liquid Stabilized Raft Mediated Miniemulsion Polymerization. Sourav Chakraborty, Klaus Jähnichen, Hartmut Komber, Ahmed A. Basfar, and Brigitte Voit. Macromolecules, 2014, 47 (13), Pages 4186–4198

Macro Chain Transfer Agent as an Effective Costabilizer for the Synthesis of Magnetic Polystyrene Nanoparticles using Amphiphilic Ionic Liquid Stabilized Miniemulsion polymerization. Sourav Chakraborty and brigitte voit. Manuscript
under Preparation

Influence of Different Carbon Nanotubes on the Electrical And Mechanical Properties of Melt Mixed Poly(Ether Sulfone)-Multi Walled Carbon Nanotube Composites. Sourav Chakraborty, Jürgen Pionteck, Beate Krause, Susanta Banerjee, Brigitte Voit. Composites Science and Technology, Volume 72, Issue 15, 12 October 2012, Pages 1933–1940

Degree of Sulfonation and Microstructure of Post-Sulfonated Polyethersulfone Studied by NMR Spectroscopy. Hartmut Komber, Sourav Chakraborty, Brigitte Voit, Susanta Banerjee. Polymer, Volume 53, Issue 8, 3 April 2012, Pages 1624–1631

Profile Summary:
Budding professional with Ph.D. (Polymer Chemistry) from Technische University Dresden, Germany
Possess keen interest in Research and Development and Teaching
Skilled in identifying, collecting, processing, analysing and cataloguing data according to established protocol, procedures & standards, as appropriate to specific objectives of the research study; working knowledge in the modern laboratory while maintaining the safety of the lab
Planning and organizing day-to-day research activities and resolving procedural problems as appropriate to the timely completion of research
objectives
Setting up, operating and maintaining a variety of laboratory equipment as specified by the requirements of the research study; characterizing all lab prepared compounds, documentation of data, data management, literature updates and report presentations
Ensuring appropriate procedures and standards for the collection and preservation of data are adhered to the standards; inspecting the standards and taking the necessary actions for the non-conformities
Proven interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work under pressure

Future Goals

Enthusiastic, high- energy level professional, possess strong communication skills & working knowledge in the lab while maintaining the safety of the lab; targeting entry level assignments in Research & Development/ Teaching with an organization of high repute in Polymer/ Education/ Chemical industry