Experience

Quantum Materials Corp

• United States
• Nanotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Scientist

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  San Marcos, Texas, United States Led research & development and accomplished the following: 1. Designed a new microreactor with improvements in efficiency, reliability, automation, safety, and economics. 2. Expanded the quantum dot portfolio with silicon and silver-based compositions. 3. Advanced quantum dots hydrophilization using ligand exchange, encapsulation, and scaffolding. 4. Fostered innovative solution deposition techniques based on micro-plotting and micro-patterning. 5. Instigated high-fidelity and… Show more Led research & development and accomplished the following: 1. Designed a new microreactor with improvements in efficiency, reliability, automation, safety, and economics. 2. Expanded the quantum dot portfolio with silicon and silver-based compositions. 3. Advanced quantum dots hydrophilization using ligand exchange, encapsulation, and scaffolding. 4. Fostered innovative solution deposition techniques based on micro-plotting and micro-patterning. 5. Instigated high-fidelity and high-security quantum dot based anti-counterfeiting, tracking, and identification technologies for healthcare, consumer goods, and law-enforcement industries. 6. Supported development of quantum dot based diagnostic devices for validation of health and pharmaceuticals. Show less



Texas State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Associate

  • Oct 2015 - Sep 2019

  San Marcos, Texas Collaborated with Quantum Materials Corp. and: 1. Developed the easiest (≤ 3 steps), fastest (residence time in seconds) and most economical process to manufacture cadmium- and cadmium-free quantum dots. 2. Found a novel extraction technique for quantum dots that maintains their optical properties for integration in various matrices (polymers, solvents). 3. Integrated quantum dots in nanocomposites for use in electronic devices (LCD TV, LED). 4. Improved throughput (x10) MTBF… Show more Collaborated with Quantum Materials Corp. and: 1. Developed the easiest (≤ 3 steps), fastest (residence time in seconds) and most economical process to manufacture cadmium- and cadmium-free quantum dots. 2. Found a novel extraction technique for quantum dots that maintains their optical properties for integration in various matrices (polymers, solvents). 3. Integrated quantum dots in nanocomposites for use in electronic devices (LCD TV, LED). 4. Improved throughput (x10) MTBF (months) by upgrading flow reactors and implementing computer controlled automation. 5. Enhanced product properties and costs using materials design, rapid parametric analysis, mole balance analysis and by engaging reliable vendors. 6. Constructed flow reactors for efficient extraction of magnetic nanoparticles from solution. 7. Streamlined quality control, waste, inventory- and safety-management. Show less



Finsens

• Netherlands
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

  Amsterdam Area, Netherlands Installed, upgraded and maintained flow reactors at client site.



Xelvin

• Netherlands
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Engineer

  • Apr 2014 - May 2014

  Nijmegen Area, Netherlands Worked with Future Chemistry BV and conducted pilot-scale studies on the synthesis of spherical and tetrapod cadmium-based quantum dots in continuous flow reactors leading to process intensification and establishment of operating and characterization procedures.



PreScouter, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Scholar

  • Dec 2013 - Apr 2014

  Evanston, United States of America Explored and evaluated: 1. Applications of high-temperature free-radical initiators in the chemical industry. 2. Industrial scale utilization of carbon dioxide optimized for technical and economic feasibility.



Cactus Communications

• India
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelancer

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

  Mumbai Area, India (Copy)Edited academic work related to science and engineering at a rate of around 2500 words/day and achieved an average customer feedback rating of 87%.



Minus9 BV

• Netherlands

• Director of Technology

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2012

  Delft Area, Netherlands Managed operational, technical and valorization activities as described below: 1. Scaled-up the production of carbon nanonetworks (CNNs) via fixed-bed chemical vapor deposition from mgs to 100s g/day and drastically reduced their cost. 2. Engineered composites by synthesizing polymers like epoxy, acrylate latexes as matrix and CNNs as fillers resulting in enhanced electrical conductivity (10^6 higher), mechanical strength (25% more), and thermal conductivity (54% better) without radically… Show more Managed operational, technical and valorization activities as described below: 1. Scaled-up the production of carbon nanonetworks (CNNs) via fixed-bed chemical vapor deposition from mgs to 100s g/day and drastically reduced their cost. 2. Engineered composites by synthesizing polymers like epoxy, acrylate latexes as matrix and CNNs as fillers resulting in enhanced electrical conductivity (10^6 higher), mechanical strength (25% more), and thermal conductivity (54% better) without radically affecting processability. 3. Applied nanotechnology in making electrically conductive aerospace coatings, robust catalyst supports, field hockey sticks having better lifetime, high capacity hydrogen storage cell electrodes, light emitting diodes (LEDs) with improved heat dissipation, and high thermally conductive satellite solar panels. 4. Developed magnetic noble metal (nano)particles as safe therapeutic agents for contrast enhancement of magnetic resource imaging (MRI) and targeted cancer therapy. 5. Spearheaded the optimization of the electrochemical performance of catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) by finding different methods to bind catalysts to suitable supports. 6. Investigated the transfer of several polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in an aluminium smelting process and suggested methods to substitute the harmful ones. 7. Pioneered successful technology transfers. Trained five team members. 8. Contributed effectively to the European Union’s code-of-conduct policy on nanotechnology by emphasizing the role of intelligent and responsible design of nanotechnology. Show less



Delft University of Technology

• Netherlands
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• PhD candidate

  • 2006 - 2010

  Delft Area, Netherlands 1. Discovered and researched on: a. A facile microemulsion method to make the highest reported concentration (3 wt.%) of uniformly sized inorganic nanoparticles for high performance catalysts. b. A revolutionary electrode for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), which can be self-assembled and also deliver an unprecedented specific power activity of 0.5 W/mg. c. Carbon nanonetwork (CNN) that outperforms other carbon allotropes (carbon black, carbon nanotube, graphene) in… Show more 1. Discovered and researched on: a. A facile microemulsion method to make the highest reported concentration (3 wt.%) of uniformly sized inorganic nanoparticles for high performance catalysts. b. A revolutionary electrode for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), which can be self-assembled and also deliver an unprecedented specific power activity of 0.5 W/mg. c. Carbon nanonetwork (CNN) that outperforms other carbon allotropes (carbon black, carbon nanotube, graphene) in electrical, mechanical and thermal properties. d. Strongly magnetic forms of copper, gold, platinum and silver, previously thought impossible and resulted in a breakthrough (http://bit.ly/tudtaoa, http://bit.ly/somnmnpn). 2. Modeled structural transitions of self-assembled aggregates in microemulsions and kinetically stabilized emulsions. 3. Supervised and collaborated with more than 50 students on projects and thesis. 4. Provided technical support to more than 60 colleagues in theoretical/laboratory work and have been duly acknowledged in 8 articles. 5. Handled commercial projects of ASML, DSM, Lemnis Lighting and Unilever (Sara Lee), which involved the optimization of colloidal formulations for stability. Show less



Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

• Germany
• Research Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Master Thesis Student

  • Apr 2005 - Oct 2005

  Juelich, Germany 1. Optimized catalyst ink formulations containing ion exchange polymers, metal nanoparticles and solvent(s) for direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) electrodes. 2. Performed rheology and light scattering analysis to correlate properties of the catalyst ink to its structure and therefore enabled further studies and optimization of the electrodes.



Polymer Service GmbH

• Germany
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Assistant

  • Jan 2004 - Mar 2004

  Merseburg, Germany Initiated a literature survey on the preparation, properties, (dis)advantages, and applications of nanoparticle filled crosslinked resins and formed the basis for further experimental studies.



SpecialChem S.A.

• Italy
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineer

  • Apr 2003 - Oct 2003

  Paris Area, France 1. Composed elegant and comprehensible technical content on additives, adhesives, coatings, inks, sealants, and polymers for a universally accessible online web portal. 2. Coached two members to undertake my responsibilities as a part of knowledge transfer.



Delhi Institute of Tool Engineering

• India
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bachelor Thesis Student

  • Mar 2002 - Jun 2002

  New Delhi Area, India 1. Studied molded products using computer aided design (CAD), identified shortcomings and implemented new design based on in-depth finite element method (FEM) analysis. 2. Executed material selection and validation using computer aided engineering (CAE) analysis and prepared a mold using a computer numerical control (CNC) machine.



National Physical Laboratory

• India
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project Assistant

  • Jun 2001 - Nov 2001

  New Delhi Area, India 1. Synthesized films of poly(3-octylthiophene) conducting polymer by the electrochemical technique and as a result allowed their morphology to be controlled. 2. Created a software/hardware interface that efficiently analyzed electrical properties of samples by controlling digital measurement instruments and thus reduced time and effort.