Satyamkumar A Modi

Satyamkumar Modi Lowell, MA

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Work:

University of Massachusetts

Jan 2007 to 2000
Research Assistant University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA
Jun 2007 to 2011
Laboratory Teaching Assistant Plastics Diversity Solutions, LLC
Dayville, CT
May 2008 to Aug 2008
Co-Op Engineering Internship Master Chemicals Ltd, Sharston
Manchester, NH
Jul 2005 to Jul 2006
Process Engineer Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, NH
Jan 2004 to Jan 2006
Research Assistant R.R.Industries, Vapi, Gujarat, India

May 2003 to Sep 2003
Process Engineer Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd

May 2002 to Jun 2002
Internship Hifa Plastes, Vithal Uidyognagar, Gujarat, India

Sep 1999 to Dec 2000
Plastics Technologist

Education:

University of Massachusetts
Lowell, MA
2007 to 2012
Ph.D. in Plastics Engineering Loughborough University
2004
M.S. in Polymer Technology S. P. University
2003
M.S. in Plastics Technology N.V.PASS College, S. P. University
2001
B.S. in Industrial Polymer Chemistry

Skills:

Plastics Processing Techniques: Co-extrusion, Single screw extrusion, Twin screw extrusion, Injection molding, Blow molding, Compression molding, Vacuum forming, Two roll mill Miniaturized internal batch mixer (Brabender), and Electropsinning Material Characterization: Microscopy: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Optical Microscopy Surface analysis: X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Wetting (Contact Angle/Surface Energy Calculations and Surface Tension) Spectroscopic: Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) Nanoparticles Characterization: Zetasizer Nano Series Thermal analysis: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) Rheology: Parallel Plate and Capillary Rheometer Mechanical Properties: Universal Testing Machine Mechanical Testing of Adhesive: Boeing Wedge Test Design and Simulation: Basic MoldFlow, SolidWorks