Kamalakar Ganipaka
Researcher in Polymers-Synthesis & Product development
Bengaluru
Summary
Polymer chemist with proven experience in delivering the projects form R&D stage to deployment phase. Specialized in new products development, synthesis of polymers for bio and specialty materials applications, polymer formulations, compounding, creation of organic dyes for solar cell applications, formulation of refinery and bio based binders using various polymer composites and anti-ageing additives, for sustainable asphalt applications. Additionally, my expertise includes process optimization, material testing and characterization, with strong analytical and research skills with dedication to clear communication, technical writing and presentations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Associate Researcher in Product Developemnt
Shell India Markets Pvt Ltd.
04.2019 - Current
- Study the chemical and mechanical properties of polymer modified bitumen, like polymer degradation and viscosity changes on accelerated ageing conditions.
- Explored characterizations of each Lignin class such as particle size, Tg, purity and chemical functional groups.
- Research on develop the lignin based bio binder through its chemical modification, aiming for more sustainable and efficient applications for asphalt technology.
Lab Technician in Bitumen/Asphalt technology
Brunel India Private Limited To Shell
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Formulation of Bitumen using various crudes, polymer composites like SBS, EVA, PE,PP, Phenolic resins and test its chemical and the rheological properties, in line with specification requirements for Asphalt applications.
Senior Associate Researcher in Performance and specialty material division
Syngene International limited
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Developed various types of specialty polymers, ranging from biosensors to drug delivery applications as per client's requirements by utilizing different polymerization techniques.
- Produced acrylic homo and block co-polymers via Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) mechanism for biosensor applications
- Polymerized Acrylamide monomer through Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) for chemical biology applications
- Manufactured polyvinyl cyclohexane through anionic polymerization followed by hydrogenation of polystyrene for electronic thin film applications
- Conducted ring opening polymerization of Lactone initiated by m-PEG for drug delivery applications
- Developed poly diallyl amine-based hydrogels for drug delivery applications.
Project Assistant-II in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry department
CSIR IICT Hyderabad
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Synthesized fluorene, perylene and triphenyl amine based organic dyes for photovoltaic/Solar cell applications.
Student training Program in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry department
CSIR IICT Hyderabad
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Synthesis of New Chromophores for Enhancing the Absorption Wavelength of the Dyes for Solar Cell Applications.
Education
5yrs Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry -
Kakatiya University
Warangal, Telangana11.2012
Skills
Expertise in product formulation, conducting detailed analysis, and evaluating their performance in end-use applications
Competencies
Project Management: Designing and executing projects on time with appropriate planning.
Quality management system: Quality Assurance, maintaining comprehensive records, analyzing data, and interpreting outcomes, usage of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Sample manager.
Communication: Wring technical reports, compiling and presenting data to leadership, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
Regulatory Compliance: Driving regulatory and HSSE value, performing risk assessments for hazardous chemicals.
Equipments maintenance: Internal calibration of equipments, managing vendors for AMC and procurements.
Certification
Certified with Machine learning/Artificial intelligent tool for business. •Certified with the course “Supply chain and Operations”.
Technical reports
1.K. Ganipaka, S. Bhattacharya, “Low ageing bitumen: Proof of Concept Evaluation for PMBs”, SR.19.01710,2020.
2.I.M. Deeksha., K. Ganipaka., S. Bhattacharya, ‘’Low Ageing Bitumen: Method Development for Asphalt Ageing’’, SR.20.00510,2020.
3.Ganipaka, Kamalakar, “Cariphalte AgeSafe: Study of Efficacy of Anti-ageing Additive Packages in PmB by AnalysingRecovered Binder from Aged Asphalt”, SRN-06139, 2024
4.H.M, Kalpashree, Duggi, Amar Kumar, Ganipaka, Kamalakar, Bhattacharya, Subhendu, Madiraju, Harita. “Cariphalte AgeSafe: Development of Customer Value Proposition”, SRN-04900, 2024.
Timeline
Associate Researcher in Product Developemnt
Shell India Markets Pvt Ltd.
04.2019 - Current
Lab Technician in Bitumen/Asphalt technology
Brunel India Private Limited To Shell
12.2017 - 03.2019
Senior Associate Researcher in Performance and specialty material division
Syngene International limited
06.2014 - 12.2017
Project Assistant-II in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry department
CSIR IICT Hyderabad
05.2013 - 12.2013
Student training Program in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry department
CSIR IICT Hyderabad
05.2012 - 08.2012
5yrs Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry -
Kakatiya University
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