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- 1. CURRICULUM – VITAE Dr Geetha Seshadri 5G, Shivalika Apartments, Plot No 16, Sector-9, Dwarka – 110075. E-mail id : geethu69@gmail.com Mob: 9891225336 Academic Chronicle : • 1999 : Degree of Ph.D entitled“Synthesis of 1,1-Difluoroethylene” • 1992 : M.Sc.Chemistry from Government Arts College, Nilgiris, Tamilnadu. • 1990 : B.Sc.Chemistry from Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore • 1987 : Higher Secondary ; St. Joseph’s Convent, Coonoor,Nilgiris Tamilnadu. Current Organisation : Shriram Institute for Industrial Research (September 1992- till date) Designation : Assistant Director &Chief (Material Science Division) Areas of Expertise • Development of novel,indigenous and cost-effective technologies in the different areas of material sciences such as optical plastics, nanotechnology and fluoropolymers. • Synthesis and modification of new and existing monomers and polymers. • Development of complete process technologies from lab scale to pilot scale involving polymerization processes - free radical, ionic, bulk, suspension, emulsion, addition, condensation and radiation polymerisation, Characterisation and evaluation of polymeric materials, food materials, drugs, building materials etc. using state-of-the-art instrumental techniques . Optical Plastics
- 2. • Synthesis and polymerization of optical monomers & polymers of high, mid and low refractive index. • Development of complete process technologies for optical plastics such as spectacle lenses, contact lenses , intraocular lenses, lenses for cameras, telescopes, etc. • Development of optical polymers/nanocomposites with novel features of tailor making of refractive index and Abbe number. • Synthesis of thiourethanes and thioacrylates for high refractive index applications • Synthesis of modified acrylates and methacrylates of varying hydrophobicity & hydrophilicity , flexibility & rigidity for various applications such as contact lenses and intraocular lenses. • Synthesis and polymerization of high refractive index diols, tetrols and polythiols. • Cast polymerization of optical buttons and lenses of varying diopters • Film formation of optical polymers • Evaluation of the polymers by spectroscopic (FTIR, UV-VIS), chromatographic(HPLC, GC,GC-MS) and elemental analysis, refractive index, Abbe number Fluoropolymers • Developed indigeneous technologies for fluoropolymers for strategic and industrial applications involving complete process development from monomer synthesis to polymer development such as : • Perfluorinated and chlorofluorinated lubricating oils and greases . • Fluoroelastomers and fluoropolymers (thermosets and thermoplastics). • Fluoropolymeric additives for ink and paint industry • Perfluorinated polyethers for heat transfer fluids and solvents • Micronisation of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) • Metal filled PTFE nanocomposites with improved wear resistance. • PVDF with dielectric properties. • Cryogenic photopolymerisation, suspension polymerization and emulsion polymerization techniques for the synthesis of fluoropolymers.
- 3. • Synthesis of fluoromonomers : Vinylidene Fluoride, Chlorotrifluoroethylene. • Homopolymers and copolymers of Hexafluoropropylene, Hexafluoropropylene oxide, vinylidene fluoride, chlorotrifluoroethylene • Characterisation of fluoropolymers by GPC, F-19 NMR, Viscosity, viscosity index Nanotechnology Optical Nanocomposites : • Metal containing nanocomposites of high and ultra high refractive index with high optical transparency for optical applications. • Metal containing optically transparent nanocomposites for solar selective applications such as light concentrators and waveguides. • Solar active nanocomposites with photocatalytic properties for industrial effluent treatment. • Modification of band gap energies of nanoparticles to prepare IR, UV and visible active materials. • Polymeric nanocomposites with photocatalytic properties. • Polymeric nanocomposites for stealth and camouflage applications. • Metal filled PTFE with improved wear resistance for high performance applications • In-situ and ex-situ synthesis and dispersion of nanoparticles in polymer matrices, Textiles : • Polymeric nanocomposites with enhanced barrier properties towards oxygen and moisture. • Anti-microbial nanocomposites for textiles • Hydrophopic Polymeric Coatings with High Water Vapor Transmission for specialised applications Films, Coatings,Membranes & Surfactants
- 4. • Development of perm selective membranes for diagnostic applications with selective permeation towards blood analytes. • Development of super absorbable polymeric films based on novel derivatives of natural polymers. • Development of breathable films for Liquid Cooling Ventilation Garment of space suits of astronauts. • Development of formulations for paints and coatings with anti-corrosion properties. • Synthesis of specialty surfactants. • Structure-activity correlation using HPLC, GC and LC-MS. Analysis & Characterisation : • Analysis and characterisation as per international and national specifications by Thermal methods (TGA, DTA, DSC), rheology ( MARS rheometer, glass viscometers, Brookfield viscometer), molecular weight (GPC) and structure (IR, UV) for : • Studies on the perfomance properties and structural determination of materials • Quality certification of various polymeric materials • Structure-Activity Co-relations • Determination of the course of reactions. Training : • Conducted Training couses for graduate and post-graduate students in polymer synthesis, Polymerisation and characterisation. • Evaluated Ph.D thesis • Guiding one Ph.D student Leadership Skills Involved in team building, value addition and value creation of a team of about twenty research scientists in the above areas of material sciences Job Experience : 22 Years Positions held 2014-Till date Assistant Director & Chief, Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, 2012 – 2014 Assistant Director, Shriram Institute for Industrial Research
- 5. 2008 – 2012 Senior Scientist, Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, Delhi 2005 – 2008 Scientist, Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, Delhi 2002 – 2005 Research Associate, Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, Delhi 1993 – 2002 Research Fellow, Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, Delhi Professional Trainings • 1994 - Post Graduate Diploma in computer application (PGDCA) • 2006 - A two week Training course at Shah Alam , Malaysia organized by WAITRO. • 2007 - A five day training on derivatisation of natural polymers in USA. • 2008 - A five day training in the area of surfactants in USA. • 2008 - A five day training on particle and rheocord at Microtrac Private Limited, Florida. • 2010 - A ten day training programme on “ Aspiring Leaders of RTO “ organized by WAITRO at Shah Alam, Malaysia. • 2011 - A four day training programme on Rheometer and its applications at application centre at • 2011 - Training programme on nanotechnology at Tehran, Iran. • 2012 - FAJR Inventions and Innovations Exhibition, Tehran, Iran. Achievements Published more than 15 research papers in addition to about 10 popular articles. Filed more than 12 patents ; awarded eight. Co-authored three chapters. Personal Details Date of Birth : October 08, 1969 Marital Status : Married