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Kailash Arole

Kailash Arole

Materials Science and Engineering @ Texas A&M | Fall 2021

PhD Materials Science and Engineering

I am a Process Integration Development Engineer at Intel, working on advanced materials and semiconductor manufacturing. I earned my Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Texas A&M University in Spring 2024, where I developed expertise in cutting-edge materials and technology development. With experience in both academia and industry, I ...read more

Applied Universities

Texas A&M University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Pennsylvania State University
Rice University

Academic Details from Current/Recent University

Education

Country United States of AmericaUniversityTexas A&M UniversityIntakeFall 2021DegreePhDProgramMaterials Science and EngineeringSpecializationsElectronic & Semiconductor Materials

Scholarships

01 Materials Science and Engineering Fellowship
The Materials Science & Engineering (MSEN) Department Fellowship is a competitive funding opportunity. For both unfunded incoming and continuing MSEN graduate students— as well as any MSEN student who received a competitive, full fellowship from the federal government or a non-profit organization are encouraged to apply. Those meeting the criteria are strongly encouraged to apply for the MSEN Fellowship.

Research and Publications

Projects/Thesis

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“Eco-Friendly Synthesis and Tribological Applications of 2D MXenes: Advancing Sustainable Nanomaterials for Energy and Lubrication Technologies”Texas A&M University
My research focuses on the development of an acid-free, molten salt etching technique for synthesizing water-dispersible MXenes, addressing safety and scalability challenges associated with traditional HF-based synthesis. The study explores the tribological properties of MXenes as both solid and liquid lubricants, demonstrating their potential to reduce friction and wear in mechanical systems. Additionally, surface terminations and interlayer spacing were systematically controlled to optimize MXenes for enhanced lubrication and thermal management in electric vehicles. This work provides a foundation for the widespread adoption of MXenes in industrial applications, contributing to sustainable energy solutions and advanced material development.

Research Assistant

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Synthesis of nanomaterials and designing new nano-lubricants and thermal fluids for upcoming hybrid electric vehicles.Dr. Micah Green and Dr. Hong Liang.
Failure analysis of cured and uncured polymer nanocomposites by various electron microscopy techniques Development and characterization of materials including mechanical, and chemical properties. Development or designing of hazard-free nanoscale materials synthesis routes (Wet and dry etch)

Application Profile

Skills

Dry EtchingLithographyEUV (Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography)Statistical Process Control (SPC)Advanced Process Control (APC)Data AnalysisSustainable ManufacturingThermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)Powder X-ray DiffractionSpectroscopyMaterials CharacterizationImpedance SpectroscopyChemical EngineeringProcess EngineeringResearch and Development (R&D)PolymersProduct DevelopmentChemistryMaterials ScienceScanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)NanomaterialsMatlabSolidWorksPython (Programming Language)Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)Polymer ScienceBatteriesMaterials PropertiesPolymer EngineeringRaman SpectroscopyTransmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)Wet Chemical EtchingChemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)MicroelectronicsDynamic Light Scattering (DLS)Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)PotentiostatSemiconductor FabricationUV/Vis SpectroscopyRheologyElectrochemistry

Test Scores

Exam TypeScoreGRE323TOEFL101

Projects/Thesis

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Conversion of Oily Omega Fatty Acids into Free-Flowing Powders Institute Of Chemical Technology
To explore spray drying technology for conversion of oily omega fatty acid-OFA to free-flowing solid powder.

Spray drying technology was utilized for conversion of oily OFA to free-flowing powder. An o/w emulsion of the OFA was prepared using various carriers and then spray dried.

Developed oral formulation using the powder of oily OFA- mouth dissolving granules.
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Recycling of E-WasteInstitute Of Chemical Technology
This was a literature review project. I was supposed to create a report and give a presentation to the professor for the same.

The review on the topic of “Recycling of E-waste”, which included the study of different segments like the generation of E-waste, Segregation E-Waste and Processing Techniques for the same.

 Investigated a potential hydrometallurgical method to recycle indium from the panel glass of used LCD monitors and TVs.
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Chemical Indicating Material by Covalently Bonding the Sensing Material to Polymer MatrixInstitute Of Chemical Technology
Formulated and synthesized the chemical indicating material by covalently bonding the sensing material to the polymer matrix. 
Future scope of the project involves the application of this pH sensor in the biomedical application after some modifications in grafting and monomers.
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Synthesis of Renewable co-polyacetals with Tunable degradationNational Chemical Laboratory
Acetal metathesis copolymerization (AMCP) of renewable Isohexides di-acetals and aliphatic long-chain di-acetals is synthesized and access to a small family of co-polyacetals has been established.
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Efficient lactic acid production from cane sugar molasses by Lactobacillus delbrueckii and further polymerization of lactic acid to form Poly-lactic acid
Efficient lactic acid production from cane sugar molasses by Lactobacillus delbrueckii and further polymerization of lactic acid to form Poly-lactic acid (PLA).
Lactic acid can be used as a preservative, acidulant, and flavor in food, textile, and pharmaceutical industries. It could become a commodity chemical for the production of lactate esters, propylene glycol, propylene oxide, acrylic acid, 2,3-pentanedione, propanoic acidacetaldehyde, and dilactide. It has also been increasing in importance as a feedstock for the manufacture of polylactic acid (PLA), which could be a good substitute for synthetic plastic derived from petroleum feedstock.
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Reduction of Chemical Oxygen Demand Value of Polyurethane Plant BASF
The Processed water from the Polyurethane (PU) plant has a larger COD value because of the presence of unreacted glycols in it. So different membranes, some Chemical modifiers that help in the reduction of COD value tried and successfully managed to reduce the COD value.

Also, alternative use of plant water was suggested and executed, like usage of the same water in a blending of other products (PU Foam) and after characterizing the finished product there was no degradation of properties of PU foam observed. The same water can be used in the utility section for the generation of steam for plant operation with slight changes in piping assembly.
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Reduction Of Chemical Oxygen DemandBASF
Various experiments were performed to reduce the COD value also design and necessary calculations of evaporator and distillation column were submitted. Also the alternate ideas given to the authority that can be executed.
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Management of Change (Process Design)BASF
There was an introduction of some new products in the plant and accordingly, there were some changes in the raw material storage tanks (process flow diagram) and I was supposed to redesign the process flow.
Which was successfully reported after the detailed plant study during my in-plant training at BASF India.

Voluntary Work

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MemberWater Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council
We (WSSCC) were entrusted by our community to provide safe and reliable water, life’s most precious resource, and return clean water to our environment, all in an ethical, sustainable, and financially responsible manner. My job was to conquer all the activities conducted and publicity of events on social media platforms.
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Head Of Logistics DepartmentCHEMTECH World Expo - 2019
Successfully headed the department of Logistics and Planning for the Expo. Prepared the standard operating procedure for the better and effective functioning of the event. Lead a team of around 25 Volunteers to deliver more efficiently.

Extra-curricular Activities

01 Marathon Head
It’s a social initiative of ICT Mumbai. Associated with Make A Wish foundation and managed the 5000 runners on the day of the marathon. Various social drives and activities were conducted to help all deprived children via various means.

Work & Education

Work History

PresentJuly 2024(1Y)
Intel Corporation
LTD Process Integration Development Engineer-Dry Etch
• Drive equipment development and optimization for advanced nodes in dry etching processes, focusing on poly-patterning to achieve precise critical dimension (CD) control and etch profile uniformity. 
• Utilize JMP analysis and statistical tools to monitor and analyze process data, ensuring stability and identifying opportunities for improvement in key process parameters. 
• Conduct detailed process characterization, including plasma diagnostics and etch rate studies, to fine-tune etch selectivity, and sidewall angle control, and minimize line-edge roughness (LER) and line-width roughness (LWR). 
• Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies and WECO rules to ensure process consistency and reliability, driving improvements in yield and throughput. 
• Design and execute experiments (DOE) to systematically evaluate and optimize process parameters, enabling robust and scalable manufacturing solutions. 
•Integrate poly patterning processes with upstream and downstream modules, ensuring alignment, overlay control, and reduced defect density across the workflow. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration challenges and align process development efforts with Logic Technology Development (LTD) goals
August 2022May 2022(3M)
Shell
Summer Research Intern- Lubricants
During my Internship at Shell, my role is focused on the evaluating the requirements of lubricants for the battery electric vehicles. Exploring the battery chemistry and their operational parameters when fitted in electric vehicles and critically analyzing the thermal management of those battery packs. My another project work is focused on the digital evaluation of solubility of different additives in base oil or lubricants formulations
July 2019July 2016(3Y)
BRITACEL SILICONES LIMITED
R & D Chemist
Synthesized the Amino Functional Polysiloxane with good yield, which we are using in textile pretreatment of fabric for better finish and softness. 
 • Synthesis of Polysiloxane based amphiphilic copolymers via thiol-ene click reaction. 
 • Design the scheme for the synthesis of various polymers according to the need in the market. 
 • Synthesis of polymers by using various polymerization techniques and characterization of the same polymers. 
 • Designing and manufacturing of Inkjet inks ( for Digital Textile Printing) for the EPSON and Kyocera head. 
 • Color/ shade matching of the ink with the help of spectrometer readings. 
 • Preparation of SDS for the company products according to UN-GHS STANDARDS. 
 • Enrolling the company products under various regulatory or compliance like Zero Discharge hazardous chemicals (ZDHC), REACH, GOTS, GreenScreen, BlueSign, etc. 
 • Preparation of required documents like SDS, certificate of analysis, Reports, and declarations for the same. 
 • Apart from this troubleshooting any issues faced in the products in the manufacturing plant or at customer end.
July 2015May 2015(2M)
BASF
In Plant Trainee
 1. Reduction of Chemical Oxygen Demand. - Various experiments were performed to reduce the COD value also design and necessary calculations of evaporator and distillation column were submitted. Also, the alternate ideas given to the authority can be executed. 
 2. Moment Of change (Process Redesign) – Modification in the process flow diagram, so suggested many changes and submitted the required data.
July 2014May 2014(2M)
National Chemical Laboratory
Summer Research Intern
Job was the modification of monomers for the further synthesis of polymer depending on the application of that particular polymer. I successfully designed a polymer-Co-Polyacetal with good yield and degradation properties. The topic of the Research was 'Synthesis of Renewable Copolyacetals with Tunable Degradation' Published one international research paper during this internship on the same topic.

Education History

June 2024June 2021(3Y)
PhD
Materials Science and Engineering  • Texas A&M University
(3.7 Grade)
May 2021August 2019(1Y, 9M)
Masters
Materials Science and Engineering  • Texas A&M University
(3.7 Grade)
June 2016June 2012(4Y)
Bachelors
Polymer Engineering and Technology  • Institute Of Chemical Technology
(3.4 Grade)