Porvajja Nagarajan
Committee Chair at Graduate Student Association (GSA), University of Massachusetts Lowell- Claim this Profile
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Akash R.
I still remember one of my earliest interactions with Porvajja was when I interviewed her for the position of Editor at ChemUnique, the magazine of the Department of Chemical Engineering at our alma mater. I knew then that I was making the right decision in hiring her to be a part of the team. During her time as editor, she made countless valuable contributions to the magazine. Despite her initially reserved deportment, Porvajja always had excellent, creative, and original ideas. Of her many strengths, her openess to critical feedback, and her commitment to delivering and continuously improving upon her output, stands out. Porvajja will no doubt be a great asset to any team she finds herself in, and it is my pleasure to witness her growth as a professional.
Akash R.
I still remember one of my earliest interactions with Porvajja was when I interviewed her for the position of Editor at ChemUnique, the magazine of the Department of Chemical Engineering at our alma mater. I knew then that I was making the right decision in hiring her to be a part of the team. During her time as editor, she made countless valuable contributions to the magazine. Despite her initially reserved deportment, Porvajja always had excellent, creative, and original ideas. Of her many strengths, her openess to critical feedback, and her commitment to delivering and continuously improving upon her output, stands out. Porvajja will no doubt be a great asset to any team she finds herself in, and it is my pleasure to witness her growth as a professional.
Akash R.
I still remember one of my earliest interactions with Porvajja was when I interviewed her for the position of Editor at ChemUnique, the magazine of the Department of Chemical Engineering at our alma mater. I knew then that I was making the right decision in hiring her to be a part of the team. During her time as editor, she made countless valuable contributions to the magazine. Despite her initially reserved deportment, Porvajja always had excellent, creative, and original ideas. Of her many strengths, her openess to critical feedback, and her commitment to delivering and continuously improving upon her output, stands out. Porvajja will no doubt be a great asset to any team she finds herself in, and it is my pleasure to witness her growth as a professional.
Akash R.
I still remember one of my earliest interactions with Porvajja was when I interviewed her for the position of Editor at ChemUnique, the magazine of the Department of Chemical Engineering at our alma mater. I knew then that I was making the right decision in hiring her to be a part of the team. During her time as editor, she made countless valuable contributions to the magazine. Despite her initially reserved deportment, Porvajja always had excellent, creative, and original ideas. Of her many strengths, her openess to critical feedback, and her commitment to delivering and continuously improving upon her output, stands out. Porvajja will no doubt be a great asset to any team she finds herself in, and it is my pleasure to witness her growth as a professional.
Credentials
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How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)
École PolytechniqueAug, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Data Science Math Skills
Duke UniversityAug, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Programming with MATLAB
Vanderbilt UniversityAug, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Sustainability
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAug, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Graduate Student Association (GSA), University of Massachusetts Lowell
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Committee Chair
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May 2022 - Present
• Led the committee and overseen the grant application and review process. • Developed a comprehensive and objective review process with committee members. • Evaluated grant applications and ensured a timely and efficient selection process. • Maintained confidentiality and ethical standards while communicating with grant applicants and providing feedback. • Led the committee and overseen the grant application and review process. • Developed a comprehensive and objective review process with committee members. • Evaluated grant applications and ensured a timely and efficient selection process. • Maintained confidentiality and ethical standards while communicating with grant applicants and providing feedback.
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University of Massachusetts Lowell
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Jan 2022 - Present
• High-index facets nanomaterial synthesis and characterization• Electrochemical reduction of Carbon dioxide to high-value feedstock/ commodities• Setup and operation of gas chromatography equipment for analytical purposes• Setup and operation of zero-gap carbon dioxide electrolyzer
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2022 - May 2022
• Demonstrated teaching abilities while instructing Physical Chemistry Laboratory courses.• Proficient in experiment design and adept at troubleshooting laboratory instruments.• Provided mentorship to 20+ junior-level students in conducting experiments and utilizing instrumental analysis techniques.
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Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
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India
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Research Associate
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Nov 2019 - Jul 2021
Effect of Halides on Optoelectronic Properties of Double and Triple Lead-free Perovskites • Yielded phase-pure mixed halide DPs and TPs through optimized hydrothermal synthesis. • Observed a blue shift through bandgap engineering by varying the halide compositions. • Analyzed physical, optical & thermal properties along with stability & electrochemical studies. Design and Development of Bimetallic Nanostructured Electrocatalyst for Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 • Prepared electrodes by electrodeposition, conducted half-cell studies for OER/CO2RR, optimised the parameters to develop a cost-effective electrodeposition method for upscaling. • Performed full-scale studies and analyzed the performance of catalyst and products formed. • Hands-on experience in designing, fabricating and building a single-cell large-scale (>25 sq. cm) electrolyzer for CO2 conversion into syngas. Show less
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International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials
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India
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bachelor Thesis
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
Thesis: “Investigation of Gas-Liquid Biphasic Coolant for an Effective Thermal Management of PEM Fuel cell” • Designed an effective experimental setup to understand the heat transfer phenomena. • Devised experiments to analyse the heat transfer in plate-type HX using H2 – Water as coolant in a closed environment and to accelerate the heat dissipation in the system. • Achieved a temperature difference of 2 °C which extended the operation window of the system. • Guided a summer intern in performing the ANSYS simulation for the experiment performed. Show less
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SASTRA UNIVERSITY
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India
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Undergraduate Student Researcher
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Jul 2018 - Nov 2018
Thesis: “A Comparative Study on Papers Produced from Different Fibers and Agro- Waste Materials” • Green synthesis of eco-friendly paper from agro-waste (corn cob & husk, bagasse) that meet TAPPI standards. • Identified that papers were of packaging, handcraft, and commercial paper quality through characterization tests. • Achieved minimal decolorization and degradation of paper over 6 months. Thesis: “A Comparative Study on Papers Produced from Different Fibers and Agro- Waste Materials” • Green synthesis of eco-friendly paper from agro-waste (corn cob & husk, bagasse) that meet TAPPI standards. • Identified that papers were of packaging, handcraft, and commercial paper quality through characterization tests. • Achieved minimal decolorization and degradation of paper over 6 months.
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GLOBAL CALCIUM
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India
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Winter Intern
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Nov 2017 - Nov 2017
The winter internship at Global calcium Pvt Ltd, Hosur in the Quality control department. Gained experience and knowledge in wet lab techniques in a pharmaceutical plant and the instrumentation used for testing the quality of the product. The winter internship at Global calcium Pvt Ltd, Hosur in the Quality control department. Gained experience and knowledge in wet lab techniques in a pharmaceutical plant and the instrumentation used for testing the quality of the product.
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National Chemical Laboratory
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Intern
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
The summer internship at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, under the guidance of Dr. V. Madhavi Sardeshpande (SERB Distinguished Fellow). Thesis: “Understanding the Thermodynamics in a Compound Parabolic Concentrator” • Generated graphs on a daily basis to understand the thermodynamic properties of the CPC using steam tables in MS excel. • Extensive learning of Holmgren and Spang Macros to interpret steam calculations on MS Excel • Prepared instrumentation catalogue and general catalogue and created 3D drawings of each components using AutoCAD. Show less
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ChemUnique
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South Africa
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
• Launched a new column titled "ChemE Snaps!" that featured creative descriptions of mundane images from a chemical engineering perspective. • Oversaw the magazine's content ensuring its accuracy, information, and relevant to the target audience. • Work with writers, designer, and contributors to produce articles that meet the magazine's editorial standards. • Manage the magazine's editorial calendar and ensure that articles are published on time. • Oversaw the magazine's production process, from copyediting and proofreading to layout and design. Show less
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Education
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2022 - 2026
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemistry -
2015 - 2019
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Chemical Engineering -
2009 - 2015
Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Hosur
High School, PCCM (P-Physics ; C-Chemistry ; C-Computer Science ; M-Mathematics)
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