• Gender: Male
• Age: 44
• Designation: Manager
• Highest Education Level: Doctrate
• Notice Period: 30  Days
• Work Experience: 22.1 Year(s)

Education

Ph.D in Polymer Science From Karnatak University in 2008

M.Sc. in Polymer Science & Technology From Srikrishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, AP in 2003 with 86.25%

B.Sc. in Polymer Science & Technology From Srikrishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, AP in 2001 with 72%

Work Experience

R&D Manager - Polymer
Since Dec 2015
Company Profile: Manufacturer of Consumer products like Adhesives, Wood Finishes, Wood preservatives; Food Polymers; Synthetic Latex such as Vinyl Pyridine, SBR and NBR latex; Agri Products like Crop Nutrition, Crop Growth & Industrial Chemicals.
Job Profile:
Synthesis of polymers by different techniques at various scales, writing reports, understanding the business plans, market needs and delivery of products to customer
Developing new methodologies in synthesis of polymers at lab to pilot scale. Converting monomers into polymers by various techniques by developing new skills and translating these products in to commercial scales and maintaining best relationship with customer. Also, providing best product at minimum cost by implementing/adopting the best route. Along with the synthesis, writing novel project proposals, guiding the chemists, developing business proposals in co-ordination with business team and marketing teams 

Senior Research Investigator Project Leader - Polymer Chemistry
July 2010 to December 2015
Company Profile: Leading Research organization, which supports R&D programs from lead generation to clinical supplies.
Job Profile:
Managing a group of chemists for synthesis of polymers by different techniques at various scales, writing reports, research proposals, updating data to client

Post Doctoral Researcher - Network of Excellence for Functional Biomaterials
January 2010 to June 2010
Company Name: National University of Ireland
Job Profile:
Production biopolymeric nanofibers by electro spinning for tissue regeneration by culturing osteosarcoma cells

Full Time Researcher - Chemistry
April 2009 to November 2009
Company Name: Changwon National University
Job Profile:
Preparation of silver nanocomposite hydrogels for anti bacterial studies. Guided master students for their master thesis

Research Scientist
May 2007 to April 2009
Company Name: Reliance Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
Job Profile:
Synthesis biopolymers, development of formulations for oral insulin, siRNA, growth hormones, antibiotics delivery

Project Fellow (Ph.D) - Polymer Science
September 2004 to March 2007
Company Name: Karnatak University
Job Profile:
Preparation polymeric micro/nanoparticles for drug delivery, synthesis of polymeric particles by emulsion, dispersion polymerization

Project Assistant - Polymer Science and Engineering
December 2003 to August 2004
Company Name: National Chemical Laboratory
Job Profile:
Modifications co-catalyst for olefin polymerization

Project Trainee
March 2003 to May 2003
Company Name: Pidilite industries Limited
Job Profile: Characterization of polyurethanes from different adhesives

Achievements;
3 patent applications filed in oral insulin formulations, anticancer formulations and Polymer synthesis, polymer characterization
25+ Publications at various Journals with high impact factor and higher citations (about 260 citations by one review article)
20 % Reduction of Cycle time of end to end Polymer synthesis and evaluation of project
Silver medal in Master of science
Modified Natural polymers for drug delivery
2+ Project Proposals approved and funded by Govt. Agencies
Experience in guiding Doctorate fellows in the areas of Polymers for Drug Delivery and polymer synthesis

Research Interests/Experience;
Synthesis of polymers by different polymerization techniques at various scales lab to pilot scale.
Hydrogenation of oils at kilogram scale at high pressure
Synthesis of poly(lactic acid), poly(lactic-glycolic acid), poly(glycolic acid) and its copolymers biopolymers in plant level.
Expertise in emulsion, dispersion, Interfacial polycondensation polymerization
Synthesis of biodegradable polymers from gaseous monomers
Synthesis of polymers for coatings, adhesives and viscosity modifiers
Handling of kilo scale batches of lactide, glycolide and its copolymers.
Separation organic-aqueous mixtures by pervaporation technique.
Fabrication of PLA, PLGA, PCL and natural polymers in to nanofibers by using electrospinning technique and utilization of these fibers for tendon/bone regeneration.
Preparation of micro/nanoparticles, fibers of biopolymers like PLGA and PLGA based for CR formulations
Synthesis of silver nanoparticles embedded hydrogel/nanocomposites and its antibacterial activities.
Creating and analyzing the IPR issues and making the reports
Surfing of Scopus, Delphion and analyzing and writing the reports of the same

Memberships And Accolades:
Research Articles in peer-reviewed journals: 21
Peer reviewing manuscripts for Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Material Science and Engineering C, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, Journal of Biomaterial and Nanobio technology, Journal of Polymers and Environment
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Enterprises Ireland, Korean Research Foundation
Fellowship for Project Fellow (Funded by University Grants Commission, NewDelhi, India for the period of 2004 – 2007).
Member of the Society for Polymer Science, Dharwad Chaptered.
Invited speaker at international conference in South Korea

Lectures Given;
V. Ramesh Babu “Biopolymer Based Micro/Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery” in Changwon International Symposium on Advanced Science and Technology held in Changwon National University, Changwon, South Korea on 28th May 2009

Patents Handled;
Raghavendra Mundargi, Pradip Patel, Vidhya Rangaswamy. T. M. Aminabhavi, Poly (N-vinylcaprolactum-co-acrylamide) microparticles for controlled release application (Patent No.WO2010/089763A2).

Raghavendra Mundargi, Vidhya Rangaswamy. T. M. Aminabhavi, “Oral Insulin delivery systems for controlling diabetes" (Patent no: WO2010/113177A2).

Raghavendra Mundargi, Vidhya Rangaswamy. T. M. AMinabhavi, “Novel copolymers for controlled release delivery systems”
(Patent no: WO2010/113176A2).
Holds distinction in the representative publications in a total of 26

Publications:
Changdae Kim, Sangsu Kim, Chuljin Ahn, Yong-Ill Lee, Synthesis of semi-interpenetrating silvernanocomposite hydrogels based on carbohydrate polymers for anti bacterial studies, Carbohydrate Polymers, 81, 2010, 196-202.

V. Ramesh Babu, Pradip Patel, Raghavendra C. Mundargi, Vidhya Rangaswamy, T.M. Aminabhavi, Developments in Polymeric Devices for Oral Insulin Delivery, A Review, Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, 5, 2008, 403-415.

V. Ramesh Babu, K.M. Hosamani, T.M. Aminabhavi, Preparation and in-vitro release of chlorothiazide novel pH-sensitive chitosan-N,N'-dimethylacrylamide semi-interpenetrating network microspheres, Carbohydrate Polymers,71,2008,208-217.

V. Ramesh Babu, Malladi Sairam, Kallappa M. Hosamani, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, Preparation of sodium alginate-methyl cellulose blend microspheres for controlled release of nifedipine, Carbohydrate Polymers, 69,2007, 241-250.

K. Mallikarjuna Reddy, M. Sairam, V. Ramesh Babu, M.C.S. Subha, T.M. Aminabhavi, Sodium alginate-TiO2 mixed matrix membranes for the pervaporation dehydration of Tetrahydrofuran and isopropanol, Designed Monomers and Polymers, 10, 2007, 297-309.
V. Ramesh Babu, M. Sairam, K.M. Hosamani, T.M.

Aminabhavi Development of 5-fluorouracil loaded poly (acrylamide-co-methyl methacrylate) novel core-shell microspheres: In vitro release studies.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 325 (2006) 55-62.
Complete list of Publication provide you on request

Career Summary
Experience in the areas of Synthesis of specialty and biopolymers from lab to pilot scale, polymer characterization and its applicative products in New product development, polymer applications and
structure-property-performance relationship
Identify new projects by working in close collaboration with business units, exploring and
understanding the customer need
Develop innovative methods in process and understand the IP factors, project execution in terms of technical, project management and business perspective.
Guiding chemists in technical skills, working methods, laboratory processes and adopting EHS policies
Development of methods/techniques of polymerization for converting monomers to polymers at lab to pilot scale and polymer characterization methodologies at different levels
Searching literature for new analytical method developments and sharing, guiding the analysts
Synthesis of and modification of polymers to produce food grade polymers for food products
Implementing the new polymer characterization methodologies and updating the same to technical team.
I am involved in a activity to identify roadmap of organization, managing cross functional teams include Technologists, Managers and Management representatives to met organization goals
Hands on experience in characterization instruments include FTIR, GPC, Particle size
analyzer, DSC, TGA, SEM, UTM, viscosity analysis, dissolution tester and other drug delivery systems
Identifying and managing unsolicited requests for research study proposals that would provide new information for the appropriate treatment of disease and the optimal utilization of the company's products.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical with proven track record of achieving numerous new projects, cost savings projects

Future Goals

Growth