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Niketh Venkatesh
Chemical Engineering @ Chalmers | Fall 2020
Masters in Innovative and Sustainable Chemical Engineering
A Chemical Engineer with a keen interest in Sustainability and R&D within the field of packaging. Currently working as a Global Packaging Engineer within R&D for Essity based in Gothenburg, Sweden
Applied Universities
Academic Details from Current/Recent University
Education
CountrySwedenUniversityChalmers University of TechnologyIntakeFall 2020DegreeMastersProgramChemical EngineeringSpecializationsSustainable Engineering
Research and Publications
Projects/Thesis
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Rice Straw as a Source of Cellulose Based Superabsorbent Polymer - a Comprehensive StudyChalmers University
This project involved studying the processing and production of Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) from rice straw as a raw material alongside their applicability and environmental impact as an alternative to current SAP production methods. The production of hydrogels for use in liquid absorption wearables, and notably baby diapers, was focused on due to their environmental impact both during production as well as in disposal.
Part-time Work
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Food delivery riderFoodora
Delivered food to customers on a bike.
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Package deliveryVelove
Delivered packages ordered online with an ebike
Application Profile
Skills
Programming Languages: C, C++, Matlab, OpenModelica, ScilabSoftwares: MS Office, Aspen Plus, AutoCad
Test Scores
Exam TypeScoreTOEFL106GRE307
Projects/Thesis
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Design and Synthesis of Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES) for Dissolution Enhancement of Lipophilic DrugsSastra University
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Process optimization of antidiabetic quinones from Onosma echioides.Sastra University
This project involved extracting β,β-Dimethylacrylshikonin (BDMS) which is said to have anti-diabetic properties from a plant called Onosma echioides using Response Surface Methodology. Adsorption and desorption processes were used for the isolation of the compound.
Courses / Seminars
Sastra University Introduction to OpenModelica
Sastra University Introduction to Aspen
Voluntary Work
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VolunteerBlue Cross
Helped organize adoption fairs for cats and dogs.
Extra-curricular Activities
01 Cricket
Was the captain of the SASTRA University Cricket Team and took part in various national tournaments.
02 Karate
Trained in Karate and Kobudo (Nunchaku) for 12 years and currently hold a 1st Dan Black Belt in Shorin-ryu Seibukan Karate.
Co-curricular Activities
01 In-plant Training
Witnessed and studied the production of Secondary Butyl Alcohol (SBA) and Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK). Also learnt safety procedures and piping and instrumentation of the plant at Cetex Petrochemicals
Work & Education
Work History
PresentSeptember 2022(2Y, 11M) | Essity GO! Graduate Part of a global graduate program for 2 years working in R&D Packaging Development, Sustainability and Technology (on-site) in Sweden and Netherlands | |
August 2022July 2022(1M) | Tetra Pak Summer Intern Continued the work of my Master Thesis developing a method to study the water absorption of sized paperboards using MRI. |
Education History
June 2022August 2020(1Y, 9M) | Masters Chalmers University | |
May 2020May 2016(4Y) | Bachelors Sastra University (7.13 Grade) |