ZAYAN MANADETH ABDUL RAZAK
Ernakulam
Summary
Final-year undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering at VIT Vellore, passionate about the field of nanomaterials for environmental remediation, with experience in nanoparticle and nanocomposite synthesis and characterization. Seeking a research internship to contribute to environmental nanotechnology projects as a part of my final project.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Synthesis and Evaluation of ZIF-67-Based Nanocompo
Functional materials and material chemistry lab, Department of physiology, Saveetha Dental C
Chennai
06.2025 - Current
- Synthesized ZIF-67/TiO2/MXene secondary and ternary composites; tested antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties via agar diffusion, DPPH assay, BSA denaturation assay, and currently conducting tests for photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline.
- Techniques: P-XRD, FTIR, PL spectroscopy, FE-SEM, and UV-VIS spectroscopy. Nanocomposites synthesized using the solvothermal method.
- Supervisor: Dr. Subramanian Balachandran, Assistant Professor (Research), Saveetha Dental College and Hospital.
Photocatalytic Nanocomposites for Water Treatment
VIT Vellore
Vellore
04.2025 - Current
- Developing polyurethane foam embedded with ZnAl-LDH, MXene, and g-C3N4, and a novel ternary composite for the degradation of methylene blue, phenol, and tetracycline.
- Techniques: UV-Vis, XRD, FE-SEM, co-precipitation, thermal polymerization, etching.
- Supervisor: Dr. Aabid Hussain Shaik, Associate Professor, VIT.
Sustainable Polymer Waste Management (Review Paper)
VIT Vellore
Vellore
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted an extensive literature review on the environmental impact, classification, degradation, and recycling of polymeric wastes. Explored mechanical, chemical, thermal, and biological recycling methods, along with emerging techniques like pyrolysis and hydrothermal treatment.
- Emphasized sustainable alternatives and value-added products from recycled plastics, contributing insights toward achieving circular economy goals, and reducing plastic pollution.
- Under revision for journal submission.
Water Treatment Intern
Green Method Engineering
Kochi
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Visited various STPs and went through industrial training on the operation of water treatment plants, did a comprehensive study of the different wastewater treatment processes such as MBBR, Activated Sludge Process, etc.
- Performed water quality analysis on wastewater and treated water collected from all the plants, measuring parameters such as BOD, COD, TSS, oil and grease, etc., and conducted an analysis of the physicochemical parameters of drinking water.
Online Intern
Sangene Biotech
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Researched industrial applications of nanotechnology in online mentorship program.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
Vellore, India08-2026
AISSCE (Class XII) - CBSE Science Stream
Rajagiri Public School
Kochi01.2022
Skills
- Characterization techniques: UV-Vis, XRD, FE-SEM, FTIR, PL
- Software: MATLAB, SolidWorks, Python (basics), Aspen Plus, Excel
- Soft skills: project management, teamwork, and technical writing
Accomplishments
- VIT Merit scholarship awardee| 2023
- 1st place, CHEM-A-THON 5.0 (36-hour design competition)| 2023
- Organizer, Technoscape'23 Int'l Conference on Water Treatment| 2023
- Core Committee member, AIChE-VIT, led event planning and execution| 2023–2024
- Program representative helped in conducting program-related activities for the School of Chemical Engineering| 2024-25
Timeline
Synthesis and Evaluation of ZIF-67-Based Nanocompo
Functional materials and material chemistry lab, Department of physiology, Saveetha Dental C
06.2025 - Current
Water Treatment Intern
Green Method Engineering
05.2025 - 06.2025
Photocatalytic Nanocomposites for Water Treatment
VIT Vellore
04.2025 - Current
Sustainable Polymer Waste Management (Review Paper)
VIT Vellore
06.2024 - Current
Online Intern
Sangene Biotech
06.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
AISSCE (Class XII) - CBSE Science Stream
Rajagiri Public School
Similar Profiles
Danapridha NyanachendramDanapridha Nyanachendram
Research Assistant at UPM, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Anatomy Lab, Physiology DepartmentResearch Assistant at UPM, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Anatomy Lab, Physiology Department
Fillipus Hanjenange NamundjeboFillipus Hanjenange Namundjebo
Student Assistant at Department of Physics, Chemistry and Material, UNAMStudent Assistant at Department of Physics, Chemistry and Material, UNAM
Muhammad Nurudeen IbrahimMuhammad Nurudeen Ibrahim
Graduate Student Researcher at Dunkle lab, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of AlabamaGraduate Student Researcher at Dunkle lab, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Alabama
CEVIN XAVIERCEVIN XAVIER
Office Assistant at Lakshmi Neurospine TechnologiesOffice Assistant at Lakshmi Neurospine Technologies
KANNAN BHAGATKANNAN BHAGAT
STATE HEAD - CHANNEL MANAGEMENT AND LM OPERATIONS at Busybees Logistics Solutions Pvt LtdSTATE HEAD - CHANNEL MANAGEMENT AND LM OPERATIONS at Busybees Logistics Solutions Pvt Ltd