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Nimai Mehta

Nimai Mehta

Research and Development Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Scientist at Sparxell

  • Education

    • Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad

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      Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Chemical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Football

    • University of California, San Diego

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      Master of Science (MS) Nano Engineering - Material Science

      Activities and Societies: Soccer

    • Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

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      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Chemistry

  • Experience

    • Atul Limited

      Jul 2012 - Sept 2012
      Research and Development Intern

      Enhancement for the process of Epoxy Resin manufacturing plant.Worked with Research and Development division to develop a newer process using a hybrid solvent for increasing the yield.Designing of the automatic sampling system for the manufacturing plant.

    • University of California, San Diego

      Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

      Research: Time-dependent change in Raman signal intensity (SERS) and plasmonic response from self-assembled noble metal nanostructures.

      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

      • Graduate Teaching Assistant

        Sept 2014 - Jan 2014

    • Loxim Industries Limited

      Jun 2016 - Jan 2017
      Research and Development Associate

      Development of polymer resin and engineering plastics for automotive and electrical industry customer clientele.• Formulation and synthesis optimisation of engineering plastics and high polymers, as per customer specifications and industry standards.• Supervision of laboratory tests and authorization of certificate of authenticity (CoA), technical data sheet (TDS), and safety data sheet (SDS).• Technical support to quality control (QC) and company hierarchy.

    • Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2021
      PhD Researcher -Chemistry

      Research - Synthesis and physicochemical analysis of polymerisation in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)Analysis of polymerisation mechanism and interactions in microporous materials through X-ray and neutron diffraction (XRD/NPD), quasi-elastic neutron spectroscopy (QENS), and solid-state NMRCharacterisation of isolated polymers and polymer@MOF composites via surface area, thermal, and spectroscopic analyses.

    • Chip[s] Board LTD

      Jan 2021 - Nov 2022
      Polymer Chemist

      Part of research and development at Chip[s] Board; developing sustainable bio-plastics and biodegradable materials from environmental friendly resources. 🌿

    • Pulpex

      Nov 2022 - Jan 2024
      Research Scientist

      Barrier Chemistry & Soft Matter PhysicsDeveloping different barrier chemistries and architectures for paper bottles against range of products that repel water, water vapour and oils.

    • Sparxell

      Jan 2024 - now
      Senior Biopolymer Scientist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Member

      Royal Society of Chemistry
      Jan 2021

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by World Wildlife Fund on Jun 2001
      World Wildlife FundAssociated with Nimai Mehta

    • Fundraising

      Issued by Hands for Africa on Jun 2014
      Hands for AfricaAssociated with Nimai Mehta