Nikita Nandakumar

NIKITA NANDAKUMAR .T India.- CAREER ASPIRATION : To be associated with a Reputed Organization and to utilize my curriculum knowledge. SKILLS : Chemical Engineer with Clear Communication, Technical writer, Presentation and Analytical Skills with exposure to the following areas. Chemical Engineering: Prepare process flow diagrams, Mass energy balance calculations, reactor volume, Establish lab procedures, Distillation column, Reaction calorimetry, VLE equipment, Cost Analysis of Products. Software:Windows-based PC IMADA, CHEMCAD, MATLAB,TANKS, AUTOCAD M.S. Office tools & GATHER CONTENT. EDUCATION : Curriculum College Score MS Chemical LC Smith College of Engineering , Syracuse University 82.50% (3.3 GPA) BE Chemical Bhartiya Vidhyapeeth C.O.E , Mumbai University 58.40% HSC D.A.V School 69% SSC D.A.V School 89.80% Masters, Chemical Engineering Syracuse University (LC Smith), NY, USA 2014 – 2016 Coursework: Radiochemistry Nuclear fuel reprocessing & Nonproliferation, Materials for Energy Systems, Advanced Chemical Engineering Design, Fluid Dynamics, Biofuels, Biochemical Engineering, Kinetics, Green Engineering, Chemical Engineering Methods, Environmental Chemistry & Analysis. Bachelors, Chemical Engineering Bharati Vidyapeeth Engineering College, University of Mumbai, India 2010 – 2014 Coursework: Heat transfer operation, Mass transfer operation, Chemical engineering thermodynamics, Fluid flow, Process equipment design and drawing, Process calculation, Chemical reaction engineering. WORK EXPERIENCE PreScouter.Inc Present Provide research service to Fortune 500 companies by working on projects with Project architects and Performing literature search, find latest research, Prepare evidence-based answers, Research a technical standard, research a product or material, deep dive into a topic, research competitors, prepare a research report. Used google scholar, google patents, Justica, google slides, google spreadsheets. Recent Project – a) Research for new carbon capture and storage technology for improving/ optimizing the process efficiency of the chemical plant. Client – BHP b) Iron ore beneficiation – The client BHP a global mining company was interested in exploring beneficiation technologies to remove impurities such as silica and alumina and others from hematitie and goethite iron ore improving the ores economic value. I researched for technologies like fine dry magnetic separation, wet magnetic separation, Direct Reduced Iron/Hot Briquetted Iron (DRI/HBI), hydro-separator, Calcination. c) Vinasse purchase - Vinasse is a byproduct from yeast production industry. It can be used as an additive for animal feed and as a fertilizer, but due to its high BTU, it also has high potential for being used in the energy sector. For this project, looked at processes that can most efficiently use vinasse to produce energy, either by burning it or using it for biogas formation. d) Guayule Resin Separation - Guayule is a source for natural rubber. However, the processing creates a resin stream that includes a mixture of materials that are difficult to separate. I looked for technologies and vendors that carried out the separation of the key materials in the resin stream including: Argentatins, Guayulins, Terpenes and low molecular weight rubbers.  e) New Polymeric films and wraps product/ technology for corrosion protection and durability of structural steel. Client – Sherwin Williams. f) Highly Conductive Resistant Surfaces - Telecommunication equipment is subjected to harsh environment conditions. These conditions vary from extreme temperatures to other harsh environments, like exposure to salt on shore or extreme pollution in cities I looked for a cost effective - high performance coating for the client - Huber+Suhner g) Speed of waste composting/biogas formation- When waste has an organic part, and when it is stored in the landfills, biogas production starts by itself. This gas is a renewable energy source, that has as major components CO2 and methane, both of which are greenhouse gas. The client “Orsted” wanted to know how fast it starts, it is seasonal, temperature dependence, etc. from in UK and European case studies. I researched for key parameters like loss in organic matter in 1 month of composting, moisture content, temperature, pre-treatments methods before composting, screening, variation if different chemicals in the volatile organic matter both in compost and gas. h) Imagining sensors – The client Boston Scientific was interested to find recent advances in imaging sensors in medical application (Endoscopy probes) and micro cameras. I researched for CMOS/ CCD chips developed by university and developed organizations compared parameters like product dimensions, quality, features, price, resolution, framerate, power. i) Valuable Chemicals from Hazardous waste – The client Beiersdorf was interested in mapping a flowchart to identify all possible valuable chemicals that can be derived from hazardous waste. I researched for organizations providing solutions. The waste source included metal waste, plastic waste, waste biomass, hazardous waste water from industries. Valuable cellulosic derived chemicals include bio succinic acid, malic acid, fumaric acid, 3HPA, glucaric acid, Glycerol. Lignin derived chemicals and fatty acids and lipids. Physical, biological and chemical method technologies were analysed. j) Online AD analysis – The client Orsted was interested in real time online analyser of waste water and digestate. I researched for UV-vis, Raman, Mass spectrometry, Infrared, Gas chromatography technologies capable of measuring parameters like COD, volatile fatty acids, sulfide, hydrogen, ammonia, sodium, iron, chlorine, phosphate, total suspended solids, carbon dioxide, methane, hydrogen sulphide, oxygen. a) Landscape of Spherical Silica and Alumina Market – The client Sibelco in south korea was interested to expand their application of spherical silica and alumina powder. I researched for applications in EMC, light weight textiles, paints and coatings, personal care and medical care, ceramics, biotechnology, optical ceramics. b) Research for temperature monitoring and control technologies sensing heat and creating a thermal heat map across the production equipment (of steel manufacturing) via infrared reading. Articles- https://www.prescouter.com/2016/10/oxide-fuel-cells-alternate-method-produce-electricity/ Massive Science Present Writing articles and short Lab notes for the Massive Science journal magazine. Writing on real inventions in science and technology field. Used GatherContent and Grammarly software to develop the piece. My profile – https://massivesci.com/people/nikita-nandakumar-t/ Recent Lab note – https://massivesci.com/notes/carbon-capture-by-algae-biofuels-bioreactor/ Linkable Present Writing articles on technical/ science blogging platforms and creating do-follow backlinks for clients, sharing about their product to wide audience. Recent Article – http://internet-of-things-in-manufacturing.blogspot.com/ Editage Insights (Cactus communication Pvt Ltd) Present Writing articles on research and Science, technology. https://www.editage.com/insights/how-to-choose-the-research-methodology-best-suited-for-your-study Ecodiaz article writing- Present Writing technical articles on subjects of innovative science technology. Article- https://www.ecoideaz.com/innovative-green-ideas/cellulosic-2g-ethanol-from-agro-waste-can-prevent-stubble-burning Trainee at UPL Ltd. Mumbai, IndiaMay 2018 – August 2018 Operated vapour-liquid equilibria VLE equipment to generate vapour liquid equilibrium concentration data for binary system of methanol and trimethylorthoformate. Operated VLE equipment to generate vapour pressure of water, methanol. Performed experiment on distillation column (2 feet with ceramic rings and 4 feet with wire mesh) for efficient separation of methanol and trimethylorthoformate binary mixture considering crucial parameters such as pot temperature, vapour temperature, reflux ratio, cuts. Calculated mass balance, % distillation, % loss, % recovery of residue product. Performed experiment on reaction calorimeter equipment for esterification reaction of acetic acid and ethanol with conc. H2 SO4 catalyst to measure heat of reaction and power consumption. Calculated volume of reactor, heat transfer area, rate of reaction. Performed hydrolysis reaction of ethyl acetate with NaOH in batch reactor and studied the kinetics of reaction by integral and differential method (rate of reaction, order of reaction) Operated Advanced reactor system screening tool (ARSST) equipment for analysis of compounds such as pentadecane, DMPAT, DPMP, TPPI, MPMP. Worked at Finish Tech Corp. Warminster, PAMarch 2017 – July 2017 Worked on Lab projects, performed quality control on raw material & finished products, addressed customer complaint request, worked on equipments such as IMADA, KENSOL, Oven, micrometer, optical density meter, Performed Lab experiment, Prepared different range of solutions made drawdowns on various films passed through UV curing equipment, performed corona treatment. Worked at PreScouter.IncAug 2016 - May 2017 Worked on Projects such as Controlled Hydrogenation, Innovative Ceramic Coatings, Highly Conductive Resistant Surfaces, Vinasse Purchase, Material Innovation in decking, Non-Fluorinated Topical Treatments to Minimize Soiling on Carpets. Contributed research, ideas and analysis to challenges faced by industries. ACADEMIC PROJECTS Batch and continuous Adsorption of Neodymium, SyracuseUniv.Jan2016 - May 2016 Performed lab experiments, calculated adsorption capacity & stripping efficiency, designed batch adsorption system (quantity of materials, reactor size, cost analysis) for 1GW nuclear power plant. Worked with Neodymium solution, Nitric acid, adsorbent [bis(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid]. Production of Tylenol, Syracuse Univ.Aug 2015 – Dec 2015 Process flow diagram, mass and energy balance, equipment sizing, cost analysis. Materials for Energy system, Syracuse Univ.Aug 2015 – Dec 2015 Proposal for alternate materials in Solid oxide fuel cells(SOFC) for energy production using SOFC integrated with coal gasification process. Cyclohexanediol from Cyclohexene or catechol, SyracuseUniv.Aug 2015 – Dec 2015 Analysis of different pathways for 1,2-cyclohexanediol synthesis based on cost, environmental Index, Octane water partition coefficient, Henry’s law constant, Solubility,Bio-concentration. Electricity & diesel fuel production from coal, Syracuse Univ. Jan 2015– May 2015 Literature survey and exploration of options – a documented report. Biodiesel production from soybeans, Syracuse Univ. Jan 2015 - May 2015 Design calculation for bio diesel, Synthetic fuel from bio mass, alternate sources and technologies. Energy audit spread-sheet & report, Syracuse Univ. Jan 2015 - May 2015 Analysis of house-hold energy usage, comparison with US/global averages, identification of energy saving opportunities Bio-ethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass, Syracuse Univ. Jan 2015- May 2015 Used an alternate source consisting genetically modified two thermophilic micro-orgaism Geobacillus spp. for better ethanol production and application in fuel transportation. Performed calculations for designing a continuous bioreactor with capacity 70000 L/day of ethanol. Environmental chemistry & Analysis Lab Experiments. SyracuseUniv.Aug 2014– Dec 2014 Used lab instruments, performed titrations, standardization, worked with chemicals such as NaOH, HCl, Na2CO3, phenolphthalein, Na2(Cr2O4). INTERNSHIPS AND TRAINING Shroff & Associates Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India. July 2013 – March 2014 Designed distillation column system for anhydrous ethanol recovery from ethanol-water mixture. Navin Fluorine International Ltd., Surat, Gujarat, IndiaJune 2012 – July 2012 Training in handling multiple chemistries at different operational scales. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF), Chembur, IndiaSept 2012 and April 2013 Educational visit to visualize working of pumps, compressors, valves, heat exchangers in chemical fertilizer plants. Hobbies: Painting, Music, Participated in Elocution. D.O.B -. I do hereby declare that the particulars of information and facts stated here in above are true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Miss Nikita Nandakumar T