Dharmendra Pandey
Phone Number-+91-9628653541
Email-dharmendrapandeydp8836202@gmail.com
Objective
M. Tech in Polymer Science and Technology from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi with good
academic record seeking industrial experience in the field of polymer science to enhance my
knowledge and looking forward for the career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills,
while making a significant contribution to the success of the organization and society. To work
toward knowledge creation and to manifest it in society such that it helps in enhancement of
consciousness of the people.
Education
M.TECH IN POLYMER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 2021-2023 | INDIAN
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, NEW DELHI
CGPA of 9.47 out of 10.
Subjects- Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Characterization, Polymer Rheology, Polymer Physics,
Polymer Coatings, Polymer Composites, Polymer Technology, Polymer Testing, Polymer
Processing, Biodegradable Polymers, Polymer Nano composites.
B. TECH. IN PLASTIC ENGINEERING | 2017-2021 |CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF
PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, LUCKNOW (UTTAR
PRADESH)
CGPA of 8.12 out of 10.
Subjects- Plastic Materials, Plastic Processing, Rheology and Testing of Polymers, Plastic
Packaging & Foam, Additives and Compounding, Advance Polymeric Materials, Polymer
Composites, Plastic Product and Mould Design, Polymer Characterization, Plastic Waste
Management.
INTERMEDIATE | JUNE 2015 | H.M.A. INTER COLLAGE, HARRAIYA, BASTI, U.P
Completed with a percentage of 81.6.
Subjects- English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Hindi.
HIGH SCHOOL | JUNE 2013 | JANTA INTER COLLAGE, BASTI, U.P
Completed with a percentage of 76.6.
Experience
EMPLOYED AS PROCESS ENGINEER R&D | SAHAJANAND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES
LIMITED | VED ROAD SURAT – 395004. GJ, INDIA | JULY2023-TILL NOW
Working on New product development (NPD) projects for innovative medical devices in
relation to polymeric parts and tubing including High-pressure NC balloon catheters,
Expandable Sheath, Heart valve fabrics and sutures to prevent PVL, and Descaling
solutions for Nitinol occluders.
Conducting comprehensive literature reviews and patent analysis of state-of-the-art
products, followed by benchmarking and meticulous material selection and design
considerations.
Vendor development, supplier quality assessment and managing existing ones for
materials and material processing, ensuring high quality and timely delivery.
Expertise in polymer selection & its properties improvement based on mechanical,
chemical and thermal properties across various temperatures, microstructure alterations
due to thermal processing, rheological properties, and biological compatibility.
Testing and characterization of products and medical devices, utilizing Minitab for Design
of Experiments (DOE), Optimization and validation.
Extensive experience in utilizing polymer characterization techniques including TGA, DSC,
MFI, DMA, FTIR, GC, LCMS, Drug release study, Tensile testing, Optical profilometry,
viscosity testing, AAS, Ni-Leaching, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, SEM, EDX, Contact angle
measurement, AFM, Nano indenter, and corrosion testing.
Skilled in data analysis and interpretation, driving project success and continuous
improvement initiatives.
Experience in Technical documentation and testing of products adhering to ISO & ASTM
standards.
Handling corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to polymeric parts, enhancing
product performance and reliability.
Gained working knowledge and assisted in establishment of medical device standard
operating procedure of PTCA Balloon catheter and drug eluting stents as well as related
testing equipment for medical devices Viz., Tensile tester, Fatigue & Burst pressure test,
compliance test, Drug release study, Laser cutting, Laser welding, Hydrophilic coating, Drug
loaded biodegradable polymer formulation with respect to release kinetics.
Training & Internships
SUMMER INTERNSHIP | UNDER DR. RAJIV K. DWIVEDI (DIRECTOR) | TECHNICAL
TRAINING AND RESEARCH CENTER (A DIVISION OF LOHIA CORP. LTD.) |
KANPUR (U.P) | JUNE – JULY 2019.
Enrolled as a summer trainee at TTRC LOHIA CORP. Ltd. Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh over the period
of 4 weeks.
Learned and explored the fundamentals of “PLASTIC WOVEN SACK” processing via cast film
extrusion technique, its processing parameters, controllable variables, and its end use application
of Plastic Woven Sack in commercial applications including packaging, storage as well as in
agriculture.
Did a literature survey and compared various polymers used for manufacturing of woven
sacks in different competitive industries.
Studied various material and product testing using Weatherometer, TGA, DSC, UTM, MFI.
NPTEL Online Certifications
NPTEL Online Certification Course on “Plastic Waste Management “- secured 94% (Topper,
Gold medal), Feb- Apr 2019 by IIT KHARAGPUR.
NPTEL Online Certification Course on “Polymers: Concepts, Properties, Uses and
Sustainability” - secured 88% (Topper, Silver medal), Sep -Oct 2020 by IIT MADRAS.
NPTEL Online Certification Course On “Processing of Polymers and Polymer Composites”
- secured 96% (Top 5%, Gold Medal), Jan- Mar 2021 by IIT ROORKEE.
NPTEL Online Certification Course On “Polymer Reaction Engineering” - secured 64%, Jan-
Apr 2021 by IIT ROORKEE.
NPTEL Online Certification Course On “Toyota Production System” - secured 75% score
(silver medal), Aug-Oct 2021 by IIT ROORKEE.
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NPTEL Online Certification Course On “Characterization of Polymers, Elastomers and
Composites” - secured 65% score, Jan-Apr 2023 by IIT KHARAGPUR.
Academic Projects
M.TECH. THESIS PROJECT PART(I) ON “DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY & NON-TOXIC CATALYST SYSTEM TO INCREASE THE EFFIENCY OF AUTO-
OXIDATIVE DRYING OF LINSEED OIL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE” UNDER PROF.
SAMPA SAHA| INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI | MAY 2022 – MAY 2023
Study the effect on rate of auto-oxidative drying of linseed oil with copper and iron-based
catalyst and subsequently verification using NMR.
Investigated the effect of co-catalyst to accelerate activity of catalyst at room temperature.
The activity of catalyst system is evaluated using NMR, FTIR, GPC and visual observation.
M.TECH. THESIS PROJECT PART(II) ON “SYNTHESIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-
HEALING CORROSION PROTECTIVE POLYMERIC COATING” UNDER PROF. SAMPA
SAHA| INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI | MAY 2022 – MAY 2023
Synthesis of Microcapsules using oil in water in-situ emulsion polymerization where core
and shell material used as linseed oil and poly(urea-formaldehyde) verified using FT-IR,
TGA, Optical microscope and SEM.
Fabrication of self-healing epoxy coating using dip coating with different composition of
microcapsules and catalyst prepared earlier.
Corrosion resistance performance of coating was evaluated using salt spray test followed
by optical microscopy and Tafel polarization for long term stability test.
The microcapsule and self-healing coating were characterized by using Optical microscope,
TGA, SEM, FESEM-EDX, NMR, FT-IR.
B.TECH. PROJECT ON “INVESTIGATION OF MORPHOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES OF BIOWASTE COCONUT/BAEL SHELL PARTICLES REINFORCED
HYBRID POLYMER COMPOSITE.” UNDER PROF. SMITA MATHUR | CIPET LUCKNOW
| JANUARY-JULY 2021
Synthesis and characterization of laminates of Coconut and Bael shell particles reinforced
epoxy composites by hand layup method.
Evaluated Morphology and mechanical properties to assess the potential of its possible
application as a new material in engineering applications.
Publications
PATENT
Sampa Saha*, Dharmendra Pandey, Chandrani Sarkar (2024). “A SELF-HEALABLE COATING
AND PROCESSES THEREOF”, Indian Patent No. 202411004034.
BOOK CHAPTER
Entitled “Cellulose -based biodegradable polymers: Synthesis, Properties, and Their
Applications.”
Sarkar, M., Upadhyay, A., Pandey, D., Sarkar, C., Saha, S. (2023). Cellulose-Based Biodegradable
Polymers: Synthesis, Properties, and Their Applications. In: Saha, S., Sarkar, C. (eds)
Biodegradable Polymers and Their Emerging Applications. Materials Horizons: From Nature to
Nanomaterials. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3307-5_5
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Skills & Abilities
SKILLS
Six Sigma Green Belt, MiniTab, MS Office, Origin, Top spin, ImageJ, TA universal analysis,
ChemDraw, FT-IR, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, NMR, SEM, Polymer Characterization, Polymer Testing,
Extrusion, Injection Moulding, Emulsion Polymerization & Microencapsulation, Scientific
research.
LANGUAGE
English, Hindi (native).
Interests
Playing cricket
Spending time and taking long walks in nature.
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