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Pravin Parasakthi Aravindhan
Chemical Engineering @ Auburn | Fall 2020
Graduate Researcher
Chemical engineering researcher proficient in technical skills and workplace safety. Looking forward to a challenging role in the industrial research and development sector to solve complex problems facing the ecosystem and humanity.
Check out my website for more information: https://sites.google.com/view/pravinpa/
Applied Universities
Academic Details from Current/Recent University
Education
Country United States of AmericaUniversityAuburn UniversityIntakeFall 2020DegreePhDProgramChemical EngineeringSpecializationsMembrane Science, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Engineering, Transport Phenomena
Scholarships
01 Graduate Research Assistant
$32000/year
Research and Publications
Research Assistant
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Polymer Membranes and Polymer SynthesisDr. Bryan S. Beckingham, Auburn University
My research work focuses on investigating structure-property relationships in crosslinked PEGDA membranes in contact with multiple solute molecules and ions. I also have experience synthesizing polymers for various collaborative projects.
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Graduate ResearcherUniversity of Southern California
Carried out tests to investigate the mechanical properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP). Gained hands-on experience in using waterjet cutter to modify the CFRP into desired dimensions.
Part-time Work
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Student WorkerUniversity of Southern California
Worked in the university bookstore, help desk assistant and ethernet port inspector that communicate with other employers and student workers to bring in good learning experience for students in the university.
Application Profile
Skills
Oral and Written CommunicationPolymer ChemistryPolymer CharacterizationLab SafetyMicrosoft OfficeMATLABRJuliaInterpersonal SkillsProcess and Operational Safety
Test Scores
Exam TypeScoreGRE313TOEFL95
Voluntary Work
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VolunteerEnvironmentalist Foundation of India
Volunteered in various activities towards cleaner waterbodies as part of the weekend volunteering efforts.
Co-curricular Activities
01 Quiz Organizer
Organized chemical engineering quiz competition as part of Anokha Technical Festival at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.
Work & Education
Work History
PresentJanuary 2021(4Y, 7M) | Auburn University Graduate Researcher Investigated the structure-property relationships in polymer membranes and experienced in polymer synthesis protocols following lab safety. | |
December 2019January 2018(1Y, 11M) | University of Southern California Graduate Researcher Carried out tests to investigate the mechanical properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP). Gained hands-on experience in using waterjet cutter to modify the CFRP into desired dimensions. | |
April 2018January 2018(3M) | University of Hyderabad Undergraduate Research Assistant Worked in Dr. Tushar Jana research group. - Synthesized monomers to prepare Polybenzimidazoles for its application as membranes for PEM fuel cells. | |
July 2017June 2017(1M) | Central Electrochemical Research Institute (cecri) Internship |
Education History
PresentAugust 2020(5Y) | PhD Auburn University (3.32/4 Grade) | |
May 2020August 2018(1Y, 8M) | Masters University of Southern California (3.39/4 Grade) | |
May 2018July 2014(3Y, 9M) | Bachelors Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (8.22/10 Grade) |