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Dr. Durgesh K. Soni

Dr. Durgesh K. Soni

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Professor in Paint Technology Department-HBTU Kanpur

  • Education

    • Harcourt Butler Technological Institute Kanpur

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) Paint Technology Honours

      B.Tech. Project Manufacturing of Gelcoat: Gelcoats used in fibre reinforced composite structures and effect of including nano fillers in it. Duration: August 2016 to May 2017B.Tech. Project Collaborative Industrial Project: Manufacturing of synthetic yellow oxide pigment.Duration: January 2017- May 2017

    • Kendriya Vidyalaya Ballia

      2004 - 2012
      Highschool and Intermediate 80.6 %

      Science Student

    • Harcourt Butler Technical University

      2019 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Paint Technology

      Ph.D. Thesis Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Non Isocyanate Polyurethane Dispersions for High Performance Coatings [Time Period: Aug’2019- Mar’2023]; Supervisors: Dr. P. K. Kamani and Dr. Arun Maithani• The Non-Isocyanate polyurethane was prepared by reacting the reactive polyamide resin and ethylene diamine as a curing agent with the cyclic carbonate groups synthesized by the simultaneous carbonation and copolymerization of Glycidyl Methacrylate, Butyl Acrylate, and Methyl… Show more Ph.D. Thesis Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Non Isocyanate Polyurethane Dispersions for High Performance Coatings [Time Period: Aug’2019- Mar’2023]; Supervisors: Dr. P. K. Kamani and Dr. Arun Maithani• The Non-Isocyanate polyurethane was prepared by reacting the reactive polyamide resin and ethylene diamine as a curing agent with the cyclic carbonate groups synthesized by the simultaneous carbonation and copolymerization of Glycidyl Methacrylate, Butyl Acrylate, and Methyl Methacrylate. Synthesis of NIPU using carbonation of the conventional liquid Epoxy resin.• Carbon dioxide was utilized to get the desired hydroxyurethane linkage, which is not only elimination of the usage of hazardous and toxic isocyanates, phosgene, but also a sustainable utilization of CO2 which is a greenhouse gas and causes global warming.• Completed Courseworks on Advance Emulsion Technology, Analytical Tools of Chemistry, Research Methodology, Soaps Fats & Oils, Optimization of Chemical Processes Show less

  • Experience

    • Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited

      Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
      Summer Internship

      Worked on three projects:1. Lumps Reduction in Conductive Primer2. Gloss Reduction in Matt Black3. General Plant induction

    • Maruti Suzuki India Limited

      Jul 2017 - Jul 2019
      Assistant Manager

      • Responsibilities: Area In-Charge, Paint Shop-A Manesar, (PT-ED, Sealer, Dry Sanding, Topcoat, Inspection, Repair, Quality Maintenance, Quality, Safety)

    • Self-employed

      Aug 2019 - Jul 2022
      Chemistry Teacher

    • Harcourt Butler Technical University

      Aug 2019 - Mar 2023

      Taught following theory and practical papers to B.Tech. studentso Industrial and Automotive Painting (Final year) [2019-20]o Architectural & Eco-friendly Coatings(Final year) [2019-20]o Surface Preparation and Coating Application (Final year) [2021-22, 2022-23]o Formulation and Manufacture of Coatings (3rd year) [2020-21, 2021-22]o Coating Testing Lab (3rd year) [2021-22]o Introduction to Surface Coatings and their components Lab (2nd year) [2021-22]Testing and Characterization of paint/polymers, Hands on experience witho Synthesis of Polymers, Resins and Formulation, Preparation of Emulsions, Paintso Testing of liquid paints, wet and dry paint filmo Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)o Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR)o Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)o Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)o Software: Origin, Delta, Canva, Turnitin• Coordinated in: National webinars organized by the department, NAAC and NBA Audits, Centenary Year Celebration, and Convocation ceremony Show less

      • Research Scholar

        Aug 2019 - Mar 2023

      • Teacher Fellow

        Aug 2019 - Jul 2022

    • Rymbal (A Space World Group Enterprise)

      May 2023 - Sept 2023
      Scientist

    • Harcourt Butler Technical University

      Sept 2023 - now
      Assistant Professor- Paint Technology

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Discover Yourself

      VOICE
      Aug 2013

    • Tritiya Sopan

      Bharat Scouts & Guides
      Apr 2008

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Co-Convenor, 9th PACT Vision Seminar 2023 PACT HBTU Kanpur Mar 2023 Organised PACT seminar cum alumni meet of Paint Technology
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Certificate of Presentation PAINTINDIA May 2022 Presented the paper entitled ‘Synthesis of NIPU using glycidyl methacrylate and other acrylic monomers’ at PAINTINDIA 2022, International Exhibition and Conference at Jio World Exhibition Center, Mumbai, on 26-28 May 2022
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Certificate of Presentation Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad and School of Chemical Engineering, USM Malaysia Apr 2022 Presented the paper entitled ‘Utilization of Carbon Dioxide for preparation of Polyurethanes without using the toxic Isocyanates’ at International Conference on Technological Interventions for Sustainability, Chem-Conflux 2022, organized by Department of Chemical engineering, MNNIT Allahabad and School of Chemical Engineering, USM Malaysia, on 14-16 April 2022
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Certificate of Presentation Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Kolkata Apr 2022 Presented the paper entitled ‘Synthesis and Characterization of Non Isocyanate Polyurethane using DGEBPA Epoxy resin’ at International Conference on Advances in Chemical and Materials Sciences (ACMS)-2022, Organized by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Kolkata, In association with National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar; Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, Osmania University College of Technology, Hyderabad on 14-16 April 2022
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Certificate of Oral Presentation Chandigarh University and University Center For Research and Development Mar 2022 Presented the paper entitled ‘Formation of Urethane linkage using copolymers of glycidyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate and butyl acrylate’ at Indo-US International Conferences on Materials & Sustainable Engineering in Chemical and Allied Industry (MSECAI-2022) organized by Chandigarh University on 11-12 March 2022
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Certificate of Appreciation MatCorr New Delhi Feb 2022 Presented a paper entitled ‘Eco-Friendly Approach for the Synthesis of Polyurethanes Using Cyclic Carbonate and Amine Chemistry’ at 3rd International Conference on “Protective Coatings & Surface Treatment” organized by Matcorr during 17th – 18th February 2022.
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Certificate of Presentation Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat in In association with ICT-IOC Bhubaneswar, Odisha Feb 2022 Presented the paper entitled ‘Preparation of Acrylic Polymers with Cyclic Carbonate groups for Non isocyanate Polyurethane Coatings’ at A National Conference on “Recent Advances in Chemical Engineering towards Sustainable Future” organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, SardarVallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat in In association with ICT-IOC Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India during 17th – 18th February 2022
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Oral Presentation Oil & Color Chemists’ Association (OCCA), United Kingdom Nov 2021 Presented the paper entitled ‘Some Important Steps in Isocyanate Free Route for Synthesis of Polyurethanes’ in SURCON 2021-Coatings for a brighter future, Organized by Oil & Color Chemists’ Association (OCCA), United Kingdom on 3-4 November 2021
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Certificate of Appreciation MatCorr New Delhi Aug 2021 Presented the paper entitled ‘Coating Systems based on Polyurethanes for Corrosion Protection’ at 2nd International Conference on Industrial Corrosion Control &Management ICCM 2021 organized by Matcorr on August 12 – 13, 2021.
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Certificate of Participation Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat Aug 2021 Presented the paper entitled ‘Utilization of Carbon dioxide for synthesis of Cyclic Carbonate groups: A Review’ in International Conference on ‘Advances in Sustainable Research for Energy and Environmental Management (ASREEM-2021)’ during 6-8th August 2021 organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, SardarVallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (India).
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Certificate of Participation Lovely Professional University Punjab Jun 2021 Presented the paper entitled ‘Cowdung Based Architectural Paints modified with acrylic emulsion’ at 3rd International Conference on Recent Advances in Fundamental and Applied Sciences 2021 (RAFAS 2021) organized by Organized by School of Chemical Engineering and Physical Sciences Lovely Faculty of Technology & Sciences, Lovely Professional University on 25-26 June 2021
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Certificate of Presentation Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat Apr 2021 Presented the paper entitled ‘Synthesis of Glycidyl acrylate and glycidyl methacrylate for Isocyanate free Polyurethanes’ at Virtual International Conference on Advances in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2021 (ACCE 2021) organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, SardarVallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (India) on April 16 – 17, 2021.
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Certificate of Appreciation Institute of Asset Integrity and Reliability Management Jan 2021 Presented the paper entitled ‘100% Solid Rigid Polyurethane for Corrosion Protection of Steel Pipelines’ in Online Conference on ‘Pipeline Design and Construction Technology’ on 26th February 2021 organized by Institute of Asset Integrity and Reliability Management
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Certificate of Participation MatCorr and SSPC India Nov 2019 Presented the paper entitled “Self-healing Coatings for Corrosion Protection” in 2nd International Conference on ‘Protective Coatings and surface Treatment organized by SSPC India and Matcorr, at Hotel Holiday Inn, MayurVihar, New Delhi on 18-19 November 2019
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Best Performance Award Maruti Suzuki India Ltd Oct 2017 Certificate of Excellence was presented for excellent display of effort during On the Job Training of Graduate Engineer Trainees of Batch 2017-18 in Production Business Vertical
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      2nd Prize in Asian Paints Paper Contest- 2017 Asian Paints Ltd. Mar 2017 Won 2nd prize in “Design is in my DNA!” Innovation Contest organized by Asian Paints Ltd. For the topic ‘Recent Developments in Crystalline Waterproofing Technology’ in 2017
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      1st Prize in Quiz Contest The Society of Surface Protective Coatings India Feb 2017 Won 1st prize in Quiz Competition in 13th International Symposium on “Surface Engineering & Paint Coatings” organized by The Society of Surface Protective Coatings India during 15th to 18th February 2017 held at Hotel Sheraton Grand, Pune.
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      2nd Prize in Group Discussion The Society of Surface Protective Coatings India Feb 2017 Won 2nd prize in Group Discussion in 13th International Symposium on “Surface Engineering & Paint Coatings” organized by The Society of Surface Protective Coatings India during 15th to 18th February 2017 held at Hotel Sheraton Grand, Pune.
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN BIO-FUELS & BIO-LUBRICANTS HBTI Kanpur Nov 2015 Participated in National workshop on “OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN BIO-FUELS & BIO-LUBRICANTS” held during November 21-22, 2015 organized by Center of Excellence on “Applied Research, Training and Education in Lipid Science” under World Bank Project TEQIP-2 in Oil & Paint Technology Department at HBTI Kanpur.
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      ANCIENT INDIAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur Oct 2015 Participated in National Seminar on “ANCIENT INDIAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY”, held on 14th October, 2015 at IIT Kanpur.
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      TESTING AND EVALUATION OF ECO-FRIENDLY COATINGS OPT Department, HBTI Kanpur Mar 2015 Participated in the workshop on “TESTING AND EVALUATION OF ECO-FRIENDLY COATINGS” held during March 14-15, 2015 organized by Center of Excellence on “Applied Research, Training and Education in Lipid Science” under World Bank Project TEQIP-2 in Oil & Paint Technology Department at HBTI Kanpur.
    • Awarded to Dr. Durgesh K. Soni
      Regional level Certificate Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Sep 2010 Got Regional level certificate in Jawahar Lal Nehru Reigonal Level Science Exhibition’ 2010, held at Kendriya Vidyalaya Khagoul, Bihar

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-ordinated Workshops

      Issued by Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur on Jul 2016
      Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, KanpurAssociated with Dr. Durgesh K. Soni

    • Training & Placement Representative

      Issued by Harcourt Butler Technological Institute on Aug 2016
      Harcourt Butler Technological InstituteAssociated with Dr. Durgesh K. Soni

    • President- Paint and Coating Technologists' Association (PACT) India Student Chapter

      Issued by Harcourt Butler Technological Institute on Jan 2017
      Harcourt Butler Technological InstituteAssociated with Dr. Durgesh K. Soni

    • In-Charge of library

      Issued by Harcourt Butler Technological Institute on Jul 2015
      Harcourt Butler Technological InstituteAssociated with Dr. Durgesh K. Soni

    • Co-Convener

      Issued by Harcourt Butler Technical University on Feb 2023
      Harcourt Butler Technical UniversityAssociated with Dr. Durgesh K. Soni