
Timeline
About me
Doctoral Candidate || Nanotech and Li Battery Researcher || University of Illinois at Chicago || Ex-Operation Manager @Reliance Industries Limited || Ex- UPESite (Magna cum laude), Dehradun
Education

Vidhyashram international school - india
-Senior high school mathematics
University of illinois chicago
2020 - 2024Doctor of philosophy - phd chemical engineering
University of petroleum and energy studies
2014 - 2018Bachelor of technology - btech chemical engineering 9.24/10Magna cum laude
Experience

Indian institute of technology, kanpur
May 2016 - Jul 2016Summer research intern- Developed PVA cryogels using freezing-thawing cycle on polyvinyl alcohol solutions of varying concentration- Operated Anton-Par rheometer for rheological experiments on cryogel system- Identified a 10% improvement in injury recovery rate via PVA cryogel scaffolds

Reliance industries limited
Jul 2018 - Apr 2020Successfully completed following training programs- Plant safety - Safe, reliable and sustainable operation- Troubleshooting, analysis and identification- Live operational analysis and rectification- Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical and instrumentation systems- Coordination with departments- Work permit systems training- Risk analysis - PPE requirement for safe work environment- Plant turnover, pre and post startup training- Fire drills, fire safety and plant responsibility training - Soft skills development training Show less
Manager
Oct 2018 - Apr 2020Graduate Engineer Trainee
Jul 2018 - Oct 2019

University of illinois chicago
Jan 2021 - now- Research and experimentation for developing innovative functionalization techniques.- Developing next-generation nano diagnostic devices for skin cancer detection.- Developing nanomaterials for improving functionality and speed of operation of nano electronics.- Characterizing different materials for understanding fundamentals and design new chemistries. - Developing and delivering instructional videos/lectures for laboratory experiments and classes. - Aiding professors in evaluating assignments and facilitating engaging discussion groups.- Hosting regular office hours to support students in understanding course material and resolving. queries
Research Assistant
Jan 2022 - nowTeaching Assistant
Jan 2021 - now
Licenses & Certifications

Aspen
University of petroleum and energy studies
Matlab
University of petroleum and energy studies
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Kartikey SharmaUniversity Silver medal award University of Petroleum and energy studies November 1, 2018 Recipient of silver Medal award for excellent academic records and being topper of chemical engineering batch.
- Awarded to Kartikey SharmaMagna cum laude - Nov 2018
- Awarded to Kartikey SharmaUniversity Merit Scholarship University of Petroleum and energy studies November 1, 2017 Awarded with university scholarship for academic performance
- Awarded to Kartikey SharmaDirector's List College of Engineering, UPES April 1, 2017 Made it to the prestigious director's list for excellent academic achievements.
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