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- 1. 1 ANUPAM R JOSHI ANUPAM R. JOSHI 106 S Homer St, Apt 33, Ruston, LA 71270 Cell: 318-243-6425, anupam.joshi1984@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/AnupamRJoshi SUMMARY Excellent communication, presentation, technical writing, analyzing and problem solving skills. Proficient at characterization of raw materials and resulting products using advanced analytical techniques, and providing solutions and detailed report to the vendors. Adept to different working environment, experience in generating intellectual properties reports and providing technical solutions. 4+ years of experience in material characterization and their structure-property relationship study using spectroscopic and microscopy instruments. Extensive hands-on experience in wet-chemistry techniques. Hands-on experience in photolithography techniques, wet etching and material characterization tools. Dedicated engineer and researcher for new product and process development.EDUCATION PhD in Engineering, Louisiana Tech University GPA: 3.68/4.00 (November, 2014) MS in MSNT, Louisiana Tech University GPA: 3.68/4.00 (May, 2014) MSc in Organic Chemistry, University of Mumbai GPA: 3.00/4.00 (July, 2007) HIGHLIGHTS Material characterization Knowledgeable in FT-IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy LEAN six sigma statistical analysis Knowledgeable in different spectroscopic and analytical techniques including but not limited to SEM, XRD, XRF, BET and TGA. Organic Chemistry Expertise in Microsoft OfficeTM , Bruker TopasTM , MinitabTM , COMSOLTM ASTM based testing methods Rheology Knowledge in chromatography EXPERIENCE LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY Ruston, LA Postdoctoral Researcher (Geopolymer Concrete Research Laboratory) 11/2014 to Present Employed optical and electron microscopy, XRF, XRD, FT-IR and AAS for material characterization. Responsible for running independent tasks and provide detailed technical reports within prescribed deadline. Leading a team of researchers, including 3 PhD students, 2 Master's students, and 2 undergraduate students and training them on sample preparation and analysis. Responsible for updating the inventory of instruments and chemicals and laboratory management. Involved in technical papers, reports and generating intellectual property report. Experienced in the silica-polymer composite surface modification and analysis. Successfully developed and characterized anticorrosive, and flame retardant paint coatings using silica based additives, and intellectual property report was generated. Research assistant (Nano-self Assembly Laboratory) 09/2010 to 11/2014 Successfully developed halloysite clay nanotubes based anticorrosive and flame retardant coatings. Halloysite hydrophobization was achieved using silanating agents for the synthesis of rubber composites to improve their aging and mechanical properties. Analyzed different types of materials ranging from polymers, composites, ceramics and metals using advanced characterization techniques. Worked in collaboration with different laboratories and assisted them on various projects. Research assistant (Trenchless Technology Center) 03/2010 to 08/2010 Successfully prepared geopolymer paste and concrete samples from municipal waste incinerator fly ash samples. Responsible for the analytical characterization of the raw fly ash samples and resulting fly ash product.
- 2. Research Assistant (Applied Electrokinetics Laboratory) 09/2008 to 02/2010 Successfully modified Beta-tricalcium phosphate particle surface for their improved transport to the bone pores for osteoporosis treatment under electrokinetic potential. Contributed to writing report on the findings to the funding company. Graduate Assistant (Nanofabrication by Self-Assembly) 03/2012 to 05/2012 Successfully led a group of 4 graduate students to conduct an experiment on layer-by-layer assembly of the silica nanoparticles and polymers. Graded homework and exams materials for the professor. Graduate Assistant (Department of Chemistry) 09/2012 to 05/2014 Evaluated and graded homework assignments of chemistry undergraduate students. Tutored and conducted help sessions to assist students in better understanding of the subject. Responsible for supervising laboratory to maintain safer laboratory environment. Monitoring all laboratory safety majors before beginning laboratory sessions. HONORS AND ACTIVITIES Brooks endowed engineering scholarship (year 2012-13) from the College of Engineering and Sciences (COES) at Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, USA, for excellent academic record and research work. Member of American Chemical Society (2012-2014). Member of College of Engineering and Science (COES) , Louisiana Tech University, Dean selection committee (09/2013 to 03/2014) President of COES graduate students council, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA (03/2012-02/2013) President of Association of Indian Students, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA (02/2012 to 03/2013) PUBLICATIONS Selected Peer-reviewed Articles 1. Joshi A, Montes C, Salehi S, Allouche E, Lvov Y, Optimization of geopolymer properties by fly-ash microparticle coating with nanoclays, J. of Inorg Organomet Polym, 2015, 25, 282-292. 2. Joshi A., Abdullayev E., Vasiliev A., Volkova O., Lvov Y., Interfacial modification of clay nanotubes for sustained release of corrosion inhibitors, Langmuir, 2013, 29(24), 7439-7448. 3. Abdullayev E, Joshi A, Wei W, Zhao Y, Lvov Y, Enlargement of halloysite clay nanotube lumen by selective etching of aluminum oxide, ACS Nano, 2012, 6(8), 7216-7226. Selected Conferences 1. Joshi A., Lvov Y., Null E., Graham S., Flame retardant and antimolding coating doped with halloysite clay nanotubes for flake board protection, 247th ACS National Meeting and Exposition, March 16-20, 2014, Dallas, TX. 2. Joshi A., Abdullayev E., Vasiliev A., Volkova O., Lvov Y., Halloysite clay nanotubes for anticorrosion metal coatings, 245th ACS National Meeting and Exposition, April 7-11, 2013, New Orleans, LA. 3. Abdullayev E., Joshi A., Lvov Y., Self-healing epoxy coatings with Halloysite Clay nanotube based additives, American Chemical Society, South-West Regional Meeting, November 9th to 12th , 2011, Austin, TX. 4. Diaz-Loya E. I., Allouche E, Eklund S, Joshi A, Toxicity mitigation and solidification of MSW incinerator fly ash using alkaline activated coal ash, 11th World of Coal Ash Conference (WOCA), May 9-12, 2011, Denver, CO. Disclosures and Patent applications 1. E. Allouche, Y. Lvov, A. Joshi, C. Montes Nano-Fiber/Nanotube Based Retardant Admixture for Fly-Ash Based Alkali-Activated Cements, March 26, 2013, #026. 2. Y. Lvov, R. Null, A. Joshi, Clay microtube additives for flame-retardant and antifouling polymeric coatings, August 5, 2013, #32. 3. C. Montes, A. Joshi, Y. Lvov, E. Allouche, Geopolymer with nanoclay coating: retardant and method. US patent application, 07/14/2014.