Vishal Patil
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven researcher with over 9 years of expertise in research methodologies and technology development, specializing in microencapsulation, emulsions, and controlled release. Demonstrated success in managing research projects at leading organizations within the personal care, agrochemicals, adhesives, and paint sectors. Achievements include significant advancements in product formulations that meet diverse customer needs. Committed to driving innovation and delivering effective solutions across various applications.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist
Harind Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
Mumbai
07.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: (Subsidiary of Asian Paints, Ltd.)
- Water-based high-solid silicone emulsions and water-repellent additives for paints and construction chemicals.
- Synthesizing acrylic and amino resins for paints and high-performance coatings.
- Microencapsulation of special additives for value addition in paint and coating films.
- Evaluated existing products to identify areas of improvement or optimization.
Research Associate
ATGC Biotech Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: A biotech company specializing in innovative solutions in the field of agriculture and technology.
- Developing microcapsules for the controlled release of semio-chemicals.
- Biodegradable wax emulsions for controlled release.
- Formulate the finished product, including dispersions and emulsions, and conduct further evaluations.
- Team leading and project management.
- Communicate and develop strategies with cross-functional teams.
- Facilitating technology transfer and scale-up processes.
- Trained junior staff members on proper laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Developed exemplary rapport with personnel and stakeholders by demonstrating compassion and scientific expertise.
- Contributed ideas for new projects that would advance the company's R&D objectives.
R&D Chemist
Trucapsol LLC
Pune
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: A company focusing on microencapsulation technologies for consumer products.
- Microencapsulation of fragrances.
- Evaluation of prepared microcapsules in finished products.
- Collaborating with academic institutions to develop cutting-edge technologies.
- Progress reports and presentations.
- Analyzed data from reactions, and wrote reports on findings.
- Prepared samples for analysis using chromatography techniques.
Research Project Assistant-III
CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL)
Pune
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: A premier research institution in the chemical sciences.
- Microencapsulating various substances, including acrylic and non-acrylic adhesives, adhesive components, perfume oils, and agrochemicals.
- Conducting thorough analyses of microcapsules with advanced techniques.
- Performing release studies using various spectroscopy methods.
- Methodologies of encapsulation: interfacial, emulsion, and spray drying.
- Published experimental and research findings in scientific publications and journals.
Education
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
North Maharashtra University
Jalgaon, MS06-2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
North Maharashtra University
Jalgaon, MS06-2013
Skills
- Microencapsulation
- Controlled release
- Wax emulsions
- High Solid Silicone Emulsion
- Polymer Synthesis and Characterization
- Finish good formulation development and analysis
- Literature review
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Regulatory dossier
- Materials science
- Chemical analysis
Publications
- Sustained Release Insect Repellent Microcapsules Using Modified Cellulose Nanofibers (mCNF) as Pickering Emulsifier, Sandip Kadam, Prashant Yadav, Siddhant Bhutkar, Vishal Patil, Parshuram G Shukla, Kadhiravan Shanmuganathan, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 582, 2019, 123883
- Tuning controlled release behaviour of starch granules using nanofibrillated cellulose derived from waste sugarcane bagasse, Mayur Patil, Vishal Patil, Aditya Sapre, Tushar Ambone, Arun Torris, P.G. Shukla, Kadhiravan Shanmuganathan, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 6, 7, 2018, 9208–9217
- Functionalized Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposite Microcapsules with Enhanced Stiffness, Siddheshwar B. Jagtap, Vishal D. Patil, Karthika Suresh, Farsa Ram, Muthu Subramanian Mohan, Shatruhan S Rajput, Shivprasad Patil, Parshuram G. Shukla, S. Kadhiravan, Colloids and Surf. A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 550, 2018, 82-89
- Poly (methyl methacrylate) coated polyurea microcapsules containing DEET, Sagar S. Kulkarni, Siddheshwar B. Jagtap, Vishal D. Patil, Parshuram G. Shukla, Applied Science and Advance materials International, 2, 2016, 81-84
Research Interests
- Microencapsulation
- Emulsions
- Controlled Release
- Paints and Coatings
- Agrochemicals
- Adhesives
- Flavors and Fragrances
Instrument Handling
- FT-IR Spectroscopy (Perkin Elmer, FTIR spectrum 2000)
- UV-Visible Spectroscope (Hitachi220 Spectrophotometer and Cool-Spec UV USP203A)
- Thermogravimetric Analyzer (STA,6000, USA)
- Optical microscope (Olympus BX-60, USA)
- X-ray diffractometer (Rigaku R-axis IV++, Japan)
- Tablet dissolution apparatus (Labindia, DS8000, India)
- GC-MS (Agilent Technologies -7890B)
- Contact angle measurement (Data physics)
Patents
- Controlled release semisolid emulsion formulation of semiochemicals, Indian Patent Application No. 202341002655, Granted Patent No. 442426
- Sprayable microcapsule formulations containing semiochemicals with improved performance and preparation method thereof, Indian Patent Application No. 202341005227, Granted Patent No. 484913
Languages
Marathi
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Scientist
Harind Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
07.2024 - Current
Research Associate
ATGC Biotech Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 07.2024
R&D Chemist
Trucapsol LLC
05.2018 - 06.2019
Research Project Assistant-III
CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL)
08.2015 - 03.2018
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
North Maharashtra University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
North Maharashtra University
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