Ankit Kirtania
Graduate Student Researcher at Cornell University - College of Human Ecology- Claim this Profile
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Hindi Full professional proficiency
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Bengali Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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German Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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Full Course on RCR for Engineering
CITI ProgramDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Training on Financial Conflicts of Interest Related to Research
CITI ProgramDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Essentials of Research Administration
CITI ProgramDec, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Cornell University - College of Human Ecology
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Student Researcher
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Aug 2021 - Present
- Conceptualized efficient electrospinning parameters for cyclodextrin-drug inclusion complex systems and proved fast-dissolving and fast-releasing characteristics of the electrospun nanofibers.- Examined scientific literature and empirical data and compiled them into published research papers.- Analyzed structural (thermogravimetric inspection, XRD patterns, proton-NMR and FT-IR probe, SEM) and pharmaco-technical (disintegration test, in-vitro release profile, and phase-solubility study) properties of the electrospun nanofibers encapsulating drug. Show less
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Graduate Research Assistant
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
-Working on nanofabrication of fast dissolving and fast releasing drug-loaded Hydroxypropylated cyclodextrin webs.-Conducting relevant research into compatible literature to understand the past and predict future trends in nanoscale fast-release drug delivery systems and working on improving present methodologies. -Using advanced research techniques such as electrospinning and analyzing results via statistical methods and various structural and pharmaco-technical analysis methods.
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Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2022 - May 2022
-Lectured and taught first-year Fiber Science and Apparel Design students about textile chemistry, morphology, and physical characteristics of industrially applicable fibers. -Graded and corrected experimental and theoretical observations of students and provided feedback and thoughts to help them understand.-Created a safe space for educational experience and scientific thinking based on compatible rationale.
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The University of Manchester
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2020
- Designed and implemented research itinerary and optimized practical guidelines for 4 graduates and 14 undergraduate students to successfully attain research goals and complete dissertation theses. - Reviewed and summarized literature from scientific journals, produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MATLAB and MS Excel, and provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments. - Supervised one-to-one support with undergraduate and graduate students with education, health, and care plans, and intervention work. - Devised classroom systems to track student progress and take steps to ensure academic progress. Show less
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The Fried Factory
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Kolkata Area, India
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Managing Partner
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
- Established four branches and liaised with seven franchisees on a year pan-India basis and mentored and managed a team of 71 employees over all 11 units of the restaurant. - Increased monthly staff retention rate by 18% after implementing new training programs. - Accrued revenue streams by 31% through minimizing costs & disrated the on-boarding process from 9 to 7 weeks and relayed with clients through customer service email scripts across the company. - Established four branches and liaised with seven franchisees on a year pan-India basis and mentored and managed a team of 71 employees over all 11 units of the restaurant. - Increased monthly staff retention rate by 18% after implementing new training programs. - Accrued revenue streams by 31% through minimizing costs & disrated the on-boarding process from 9 to 7 weeks and relayed with clients through customer service email scripts across the company.
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Raymond Limited
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India
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Textile Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Technical Engineer
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Feb 2016 - Apr 2016
- Reduced product roll-outs time by ~8% through effective multitasking on design, engineering, and manufacturing. - Formulated dye recipe for manufacturing trichromatic and dichromatic dye mixtures using fluorescent pigments with the help of DataColor MATCHTEXTLE v2.1 and worked on 10 and 20 Denier cotton apparels. - Drafted 2D and 3D designs using hand drawings and AutoCAD software & used AutoDesk Product Design Suite and MATLAB to draft assemblies, models, and other technical drawings. Presented the drawings to project managers and incorporated recommended changes. Show less
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ROYAL CALCUTTA GOLF CLUB
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India
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Event Manager
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Feb 2012 - Jul 2013
- Generated at least 8 or 9 leads per special event, resulting in approximately 12 thousand INR new revenue half-yearly. - Brainstormed and implemented event plans and concepts to ensure smooth training execution by coordinating seminar functions, including site selection, scheduling, marketing, reservations, materials, event management, and follow-up. - Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by scheduling on-site service requests, managing show logistics, and booth functionality needed to meet demands to control branding, communication, & handling regimentation. Show less
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Education
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2021 - 2022
Cornell University - College of Human Ecology
Master of Science - MS, Fiber Science -
2018 - 2019
The University of Manchester
PG Diploma Textile Technology, Technical Textiles -
2013 - 2017
The Government College of Engineering & Textile Technology, Serampore
Bachelor's degree, Textile Sciences and Engineering -
2009 - 2012
M.P. Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School
High School, Materials Science
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