Curriculum Vitae Mr. PRASHANT S. KHOBRAGADE Assistant Professor

Department of Polymer Engineering

MIT, Pune

Mob.-+919823115358

prashantkhobragade66@gmail.com prashant.khobragade@mitpune.edu.in

TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION Ph.D. (Thesis to be submited, Chemical Technology specialization in Polymer and Nano

Technology) University: - North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India Registration date: - 06/02/2015

M. Tech. (Polymer Technology) University: - University Institute of Chemical Technology, North Maharashtra

University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India Course duration: - 2011-2013 CGPA: - 7.35 aggregate

B. Tech. (Polymer Technology) University: - Sant Gadage Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra,

India, Course duration: - 2007 – 2011 Percentage: - 62 % aggregate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

“Expertise in literature survey and put that knowledge into materials, product and formulation

development that reduce cost and increase efficiency.” Astute professional offering over 1 year

teaching and 4 years Ph.D. experience in polymer technology.

Possess strong research, problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills. Understanding

overall operations for new products or improvement of existing products with thrust on reducing

product cost as well as developing the Product Literature Survey desired for new products for

method

PROFILE SUMMARY

01 May 2017 – till date (Research experience) Designation: - Senior Research Fellow (UGC-RGNF) Organization: - Dept. of Plastics & Polymer Tech., UICT, NMU, Jalgaon, Maharashtra,

India Duties: - Research & Development, Academic, Administrative, Purchase Salary: - Rs. 29,500/- Net

01 May 2015 – 30 April 2017 (Research experience) Designation: - Junior Research Fellow (UGC-RGNF)

Organization: - Dept. of Plastics & Polymer Tech., UICT, NMU, Jalgaon, Maharashtra,

India Duties: - Research & Development, Academic, Administrative, Purchase Salary: - Rs. 27,500/- Net

01 August 2014 – 30 April 2015 (Teaching experience) Designation: - Assistant Professor on government contract

Organization: - University Institute of Chemical Technology, North Maharashtra

University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India Duties: - Teaching, conducting experiments, Academic work.

Salary: - Rs. 24,000/- Net 08 May 2012 – 31 July 2014 (Research experience)

Designation: - Project Fellow Organization: - University Institute of Chemical Technology, North Maharashtra

University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India Duties: - Research & Development, Academic, Administrative, Purchase Salary: - Rs. 15, 400/- Net

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Synthesis of various nonmaterial’s, polymers and polymer nanocomposites. Analysis, testing and characterization of polymers and their nanocomposites. Designing, fabrication, installation and maintenance of various instrument eg. DSC, TGA,

Autoclave reactor, lab scale injection molding machine. Development & modification of plastic research, testing and Polymer synthesis laboratory Installation and handling of advanced testing equipment and analytical instruments. Literature review of research articles for paper publications, writing papers & patents for

appropriately selected products/ procedures. Administrative and purchase work Deal with outside agencies for analysis of new products developed, deal with various R & D

institutes and laboratories for any assistance needed in project development work.

RESEARCH OUTCOMES Published papers in peered reviewed national & international journal

Prashant S. Khobragade, Jitendra B. Naik, Satyendra Mishra, Core-Double shell hybrid

nanostructures as a movable filler and impact modifier for Poly (L-Lactide) (PLLA) Polymer

and Their Physico-mechanical Properties,[Communicated, Journal of Applied Polymer

Science, Wiley, IF-1.6].

Prashant S. Khobragade, D.P. Hansora, Jitendra B. Naik, James Njuguna, Satyendra

Mishra, Physico-mechanical properties of nano polystyrene (nPS) decorated graphene

oxide (GO) -epoxy composites [DOI 10.1002/pi.5392, Polymer International, Wiley, IF-

2.4].

Prashant S. Khobragade, D.P. Hansora, Jitendra B. Naik, James Njuguna, Satyendra

Mishra, Core–double shell hybrid nanocomposites as multi-functional advanced materials.

DOI 10.1007/s00289-017-1983-5, 2017, Polymer bulletin, Springer, IF-1.4].

Prashant S. Khobragade, D.P. Hansora, Jitendra B. Naik, James Njuguna, Satyendra

Mishra, Effect and mechanism of multi-layered nanostructures on the physico- mechanical

properties of ethylene vinyl acetate based hybrid nanocomposites. DOI 10.1002/pc.24371,

2017.Wiley, IF-2.04].

Prashant S. Khobragade, D.P. Hansora, Jitendra B. Naik, James Njuguna, Satyendra

Mishra, Preparation and analysis of multi-layered hybrid nanostructures. Applied Clay

Science 132–133, 668–674, (2016) Elsevier, IF- 2.4.

Aniruddha Chatterjee, Prashant Khobragade, Satyendra Mishra and Jitendra Naik,

“Advanced Atomized Microemulsion Synthesis and Characterization of Wollastonite

(CaSiO3)/Polystyrene (PS) One Dimentional (1D) Nano-rods with Core-Shell Structures”

DOI.org/10.1016/j.partic.2016.04.002, 2016, Particuology, Elsevier IF-2.1.

Prashant S. Khobragade, Jitendra B. Naik, Aniruddha Chatterjee, Polystyrene Grafted

Wollastonite Nano-filler for Styrene Butadiene Rubber Nanocomposite: Rheological,

Thermal and Mechanical Studies, DOI 10.1007/s00289-016-1812-2, 2016, Polymer

Bulletin, IF-1.5.

Prashant S. Khobragade, D.P. Hansora, Jitendra B. Naik, Aniruddha Chatterjee, Flame

Retarding Performance of Elastomeric Nanocomposites: A Review, 130 194-244(2016).

Polymer Degradation and Stability, Elsevier, IF-3.7.

Aniruddha Chatterjee, Prashant S. Khobragade, Satyendra Mishra,“Physicomechanical

properties of wollastonite (CaSiO3)/styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) nanocomposites”.

DOI: 10.1002/APP.42811. 2015, Journal of applied polymer science IF-1.7].

Published Books / Book chapters

1. Book chapter title – Styrene butadiene rubber based nano blends (SBR-nB): Preparation,

Characterization and Applications

Authors: – Aniruddha Chatterjee, Co-authors: – Prashant Khobragade

Publisher: – Springer Publisher ISBN No.: – 9783319487182/DOI: - 10.1007/978-3-319-48720-5 Year: – 2016

Presentation in International Conferences

1) Prashant S. Khobragade, Jitendra B. Naik, Satyendra Mishra, “Hybrid Nanostrucutres Filler

Additives:- Future Application in Polymer Industry, Plastvision-2017 at Bombay Exhibition

Center, India held on January 19-25, 2017 [Poster].

2) Prashant S. Khobragade, Dharmesh Hansora, Jitendra B. Naik, Satyendra Mishra,

“Synthesis and Characterisation of hybrid nanostrucutres by bath ultrasonication technique,

APA-2016 at University of Mauritius, Flic-En-Flac, Mauritius held on September 05-07, 2016

[Oral].

3) Prashant S. Khobragade, Aniruddha Chatterjee, Jiendra B. Naik, Satyendra Mishra,

“Advanced Atomization Microemulsion Synthesis and Characterization Wollastonite

(CaSiO3)/Polystyrene (PS) One dimensional (1D) nano rod with core-shell strucutres, APA-

2015 at Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India held on October 29-31, 2015 [Oral].

4) Prashant S. Khobragade, Aniruddha Chatterjee, Satyendra Mishra, “Nanocomposite based

on Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR): Effect of Particle Size, Shape and Surface Modification

of Wollastonite (CaSiO3) on Physicochemical Properties., APA-2014 at India Habitat Center,

New Delhi, India held on February 19-21, 2014 [Poster]

5) Prashant S. Khobragade, Aniruddha Chatterjee, Satyendra Mishra, “Facile Preparation

and Characterization of Nano-wollastonite (CaSiO3)/Polystyrene (PS) Core-Shell Structures

By Atomized Microemulsion Technique, APA-2013 at UICET, Punjab University,

Chandigarh, India held on February 21-23, 2013 [Poster]

Presentations in National Conferences

1) Prashant S. Khobragade, D.P. Hansora, J.B. Naik, James Njuguna, Satyendra Mishra

“Hybrid Nanostructure Advanced Filler Materials for Polymers” Recent Advances in Polymer

Technology (RAPT) -2017 at UICT, NMU, Jalgaon (MS)-India. Held on 27-28 Jan. 2017

[Poster Presentation- 2nd prise for Best Poster Presentation]

2) Prashant S. Khobragade, Aniruddha Chatterjee, Satyendra Mishra “Synthesis and

Characterization of multifunctional wollastonite hybrid nano rods, Macro Technevista-2015 at

Laxminarayan Institute of Chemical Technology, Rashtra sant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur

University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India held on January 23-24, 2015 [Oral].

3) Prashant S. Khobragade, Aniruddha Chatterjee, Satyendra Mihra, “Novel synthesis of

wollastonite nano rods and their effect on physic-mechanical properties of the SBR nano

composites” National Conference on Recent Advances of Polymer Technology, RAPT-2013 at

University Depart of Chemical Technology-UDCT, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon,

Maharashtra, India on March 21-22,2013 [Poster].

4) Prashant S. Khobragade, Aniruddha Chatterjee, Satyendra Mishra, “Synthesis and

characterization of nano polymer particles” National Conference on Recent Advances in Polymer Technology,RAPT-2012 at University Department of Chemical Technology-UDCT, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India on March 2-3,2012 [Oral]

Training/ Workshop/ School/Summit/Seminar Attended

1) TEQIP-II, Ministry of Human Resources Development, New Delhi Sponsored Quality

Improvement Programme on “Innovation in Drug Design and Delivery” at University Institute

of Chemical Technology, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India during

20 -27 September, 2013.

2) Soft skill Development Workshop of Chemical Technology Students, Sponsored by International Development of excellent Education Academy, At University Department of Chemical Technology-UDCT, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India during January 21-22,2012.

3) Special Placement Interview practice Workshop, held sponsored by Career Guidance and

Counseling cell (CGCC), North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon. At University Department of

Chemical Technology-UDCT, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India during October 20-21, 2011.

SKILLS Research areas of Interest Polymer Science and Technology: Polymer materials, Polymer Additives and master batches,

Polymer Blends and composites (including nano blends and nano composites), Polymer

synthesis (including resin synthesis and modification). Nanoscience and Technology: Synthesis and characterization, testing and analysis of

Nanomaterials, polymer nanocomposites, blends and hybrid structures.

Synthesis & Experimental Laboratory Synthesis of different nano structures and their hybrid nano structures like carbon nanotubes

single and multi walled, graphene oxide, nano wollastonite (CaSiO3), nano calcium carbonate

(CaCO3), nano polystyrene, nano styrene acrylonitrile, nano styrene butadiene rubber, by

different techniques and studied their effects on mechanical, thermal, physical and electrical

properties of various polymers and their various characterizations. Characterization and properties identification of nanomaterials Synthesis of various polymer nanocomposites and their blends / alloys Conduct experiments of synthesis and analysis of polymers by various techniques Analytical & Instrumental Laboratory Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-

SEM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Atomic force microscopy (AFM), Differential Scanning

Calorimeter (DSC), Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA), Four probe conductivity

measurement, High pressure autoclave, Mooney Viscometer, Brookfield viscometer dip and

spin coater, Contact angle goniometer, Probe and bath Sonicator, FTIR, UV,

Photoluminescence Instrument, Optical Microscope, Injection Molding, Two Roll Mill,

Compression molding, Izod Impact Tester, Universal testing machine (UTM) Surface Area

Analyzer Computational Laboratory Internet surfing, Experience with MS Office 2003, 2007 and 2010, Operating systems: XP Professional, Vista, Windows 7 & 8, Data analysis using software like Easy Plot, Origin Thermal Analysis software: Thermal Analyzer TA 60

Administrative Purchasing various instruments and equipment including high pressure autoclave, polarized

microscope, injection molding machine, contact angle goniometer for institute and university Purchasing procedure through quotations and tender Handling financial budget and documentation of the major & minor research projects Others Ability to identify and solve unstructured problems in an unfamiliar setting and provide

insightful consulting advice Flexible and innovative in order to create or manage change in the organization, Effective

written and verbal communication skills Ability to motivate and empower team members in order to attain clear, concrete, timely and

measurable results

AWARDS AND ACHIVEMENTS Rajiv Gandhi National Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Award, in February, 2015,

University Grants commission (UGC) New Delhi, Govt. of India, India. For pursuing Ph.D at UICT, NMU, Jalgaon

Project Fellow Award, in 2012, University Grants commission (UGC) New Delhi, Govt. of

India, India. For pursuing M. Tech. and Ph.D at UICT, NMU, Jalgaon

Qualified Ph. D. Entrance Test (PET-2014) examination as per the new guidelines of Ph.D.,

defined by UGC, New Delhi in 2014 at NMU, Jalgaon

2nd prise for Best Poster Presentation in Recent Advances in Polymer Technology (RAPT)

-2017 at UICT, NMU, Jalgaon (MS)-India. Held on 27-28 Jan. 2017.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND RESPONSIBLE CO-ACTIVITIES Life Time Member, Asian Polymer Association-APA, IIT New Delhi, India (Membership No.:

L356) Working committee member for National board of Accreditation (NBA) at department of

Plastics and Polymer Technology, UICT, NMU, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Birth: Date: 11/07/1989, Place: Devada, Dt-Chandrapur, Maharashtra (India)

Contact Residential Address: Prashant S. Khobragade, C/O- Lalita S. Khobragade, Gujari

ward, Vidhyanagar, Near Dilip Karhade home, Bramhapuri, Ta- Bramhapuri, Dist-

Chandrapur-425001,Maharashtra, (India).

Correspondence Address: Department of Plastics and Polymer Technology, University Institute

of Chemical Technology, UICT, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon-425 001, MS, India,

National languages known: Marathi (Mother Tongue), English, Hindi (Read, write and

conservation) Hobbies: Travelling and Music listening. Strengths: Initiative & Motivating, Discipline and Punctual, Energetic, Positive attitude,

Committed to task, Optimization ability, Leadership activity

REFERENCES 1. Prof. (Dr.) Satyendra Mishra, Director and Head, University Institute of Chemical technology

(UICT), North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon-425 001, MS, India, Ph. No.: 0257-2258420

Ext 121 Fax No.: 0257-2258443, Mob. No.: 09423488467, Email Id.:

profsm@rediffmail.com [Ph.D Guide]. 2. Prof. (Dr.) Jitendra B. Naik, Head, Department of Chemical Engineering, University Institute

of Chemical Technology, UICT, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon-425 001, MS, India,

Ph. No.: 0257-2258420 Ext 110, Fax No.: 0257-2258443, Mob. No.: 09422205671, Email Id.:

jitunaik@gmail.com [Ph.D. Co-Guide].

3. Prof. (Dr.) R.D. Kulkarni, Professor and Head, Department of Oil Technology, Institute of

Chemical Technology, (ICT), Dimmed University, Mumbai, India, Mob. No.: 09404366700,

Email Id.: kulkarnird67@gmail.com.

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the above mentioned information is correct to the best of my knowledge

and I bear the responsibility for the correctness of the above mentioned particulars.

Prashant S. Khobragade

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