Plastic Expert
Dr. Rishi Sharma
Dr. Sharma has experience has handled various instruments and is experienced in techniques such as Extrusion, Injection Molding (Micro/Macro), Two Roll Mill, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Capillary & Parallel Plate Rheometer, Particle Size Analyzer, Scanning Electron Microscope, Blow Molding, Lab scale cast film & Film blowing. He is also experienced in the techniques which are required in the quality control of masterbatches, BOPET/BOPP films & coatings.
Professional Experience
2022- Present
Michigan State University, Visiting Scholar
East Lansing, MI
2017-2021
AMPACET, Technical Service Leader: Indian Sub-Continent (ISC)
Taluka, Shirur, Dist, Pune, India
2015-2017
Polyplex Corporation Ltd., Manager (R&D)
Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
2015-2015
Prayag Polytech Pvt Ltd, Senior Scientist (R&D)
Biwadi, Rajasthan, India
Project Experience
2013- 2014
AkzoNobel
Development of Predictive Model for High-Speed Dispersion of Typical Coating Mill Base and Brushability Characterization of Paint
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. A. K. Ghosh, Centre for Polymer Science & Eng. IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India & Mr. Asesh Sarkar (Ex. General Manager-R&D-Deco) AkzoNobel, Mumbai, India
2008-2010
IIT Delhi
Synthesis & Characterization of Glycal Based Organocatalysts- A sustainable approaches
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. N. G. Ramesh, Department of chemistry, IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India'
2022- Present
Michigan State University, Visiting Scholar
East Lansing, MI
2017-2021
AMPACET, Technical Service Leader: Indian Sub-Continent (ISC)
Taluka, Shirur, Dist, Pune, India
- Engaged in development & promotion for the product used to manufacture biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP)/ Cast polypropylene (CPP), agriculture (silage, mulch & green house) & flexible packaging film
- Engaged in development & promotion for the product used in sustainable packaging such as paper like, biaxially oriented polyethylene (BOPE) film & biodegradable agriculture film etc.
- Responsible for the promotional activity of products and for the collaboration projects with universities & collaborative partners.
- Responsible for complaints handling of masterbatch of ISC region.
- Responsible for product competitive mapping promotion in biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film, agriculture, flexible packaging film & rigid packaging for the ISC region.
2015-2017
Polyplex Corporation Ltd., Manager (R&D)
Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Engaged with R&D team for new method development on recycling of BOPET film & new product development/changes in existing technology via coating or additive route in the field of BOPET and biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films
- Engaged in the study to characterize the samples by DSC, FTIR, XRD, SEM etc. techniques and prepare technical reports
- Involved in the process of technical services in biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET) film
- Engaged in the activities for funding new start up ideas specially in the field of sustainable development
2015-2015
Prayag Polytech Pvt Ltd, Senior Scientist (R&D)
Biwadi, Rajasthan, India
- Development of the specialty masterbatch of Polyolefin’s for various applications with R&D team
- Responsible for new product development in the field of masterbatches & products related to sustainable development
Project Experience
2013- 2014
AkzoNobel
Development of Predictive Model for High-Speed Dispersion of Typical Coating Mill Base and Brushability Characterization of Paint
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. A. K. Ghosh, Centre for Polymer Science & Eng. IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India & Mr. Asesh Sarkar (Ex. General Manager-R&D-Deco) AkzoNobel, Mumbai, India
2008-2010
IIT Delhi
Synthesis & Characterization of Glycal Based Organocatalysts- A sustainable approaches
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. N. G. Ramesh, Department of chemistry, IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India'
Education
Ph.D. Studies on PP/SEBS-g-MA blends and their wood flour reinforced composites.
Department of Material Sciences & Engineering, IIT Delhi, India
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry
Department of Chemistry, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
B.Sc.
University of Rajasthan, India
Publications and Notable Conferences
Ph.D. Studies on PP/SEBS-g-MA blends and their wood flour reinforced composites.
Department of Material Sciences & Engineering, IIT Delhi, India
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry
Department of Chemistry, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
B.Sc.
University of Rajasthan, India
Publications and Notable Conferences
- Rishi Sharma, S. N. Maiti. “Effects of crystallinity of PP and flexibility of SEBS-g- MA copolymer on the mechanical properties of PP/SEBS-g-MA Blends.” Polymer Plast Technol and Eng, 2014, 53, 229-238
- Rishi Sharma, S. N. Maiti. “Effects of SEBS-g-MA copolymer on non-isothermal crystallization kinetics of polypropylene” J Mater Sci, 2015, 50, 447-456
- Rishi Sharma, S. N. Maiti. “Effects of crystallinity of polypropylene (PP) on the mechanical properties of PP/Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene-g-Maleic Anhydride (SEBS-g-MA)/Teak Wood Flour (TWF) composites” Polym Bull, 2015, 72, 627-643
- Rishi Sharma, S. N. Maiti. “Melt rheological characteristics of polypropylene (PP)/ (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene)-g-Maleic Anhydride Triblock Copolymer (SEBS-g-MA) at High Steady Shear Flow Conditions” Under preparation
- Rishi Sharma, S. N. Maiti. ‘’Non-isothermal Crystallization Kinetics of PP/SEBS-g- MA/Wood Flour Composites’’. Under preparation
- Rishi Sharma, S. N. Maiti. ‘’Rheological Properties of PP/SEBS-g-MA/Wood Flour Composites’’. Under preparation
- “Studies of rheological properties of PP/SEBS-g-MA blends” Rishi Sharma, S. N. Maiti. Macro, Bangalore, 2013
- Studies of mechanical properties of PP/SEBS-g-MA blends”. Rishi Sharma, S. N. Maiti. Asian Polymer Association, Chandigarh, 2012
- “Studies on mechanical properties of PP/SEBS-g-MA/TWF composites” Rishi Sharma, S. N. Maiti. ASDCS-14, Murthal, 2014
- Participate in national conference on ‘New Horizons for Indian Plastics Processing Industry’, New Delhi, 2014