Pravin Waghamode
Polymer Scientist-Emulsion Polymerisation (Encapsulation, high pressure polymerisation-VAE), Solution polymers, water & solvent borne paints formulation, acrylic, PU, alkyd, epoxy, Adhesive, coatings, Scale-up science
- Role
- Senior Manager - Technology-centre of Excellence at Reliance Industries Limited
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pravin Waghamode
Polymer Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the chemicals industry. Expertise in formulation for synthesis of Polymers (Emulsion Polymerization, solution polymerization, interfacial polymerization), dispersion science, plastics, rubber and paints. Synthesis of polymers with morphologies based on end applications, Synthesis of dispersing agents and thickeners, Polymer characterization, structure property relationship, hybrid polymers & blends, nano emulsion polymer particles etc. Scale-up of lab batches to plants (Process Engineering Lab/Pilot plants) and characterization of emulsion polymers in paints. Formulation for paints in metal and wood care, exterior.Hands on: Injection / Extrusion, Autodesk Mold Flow, Solid Edge 7, CAD, DSC, TGA, UTM, UV-Visible Spectroscopy, FTIR, Rheology, Application testing, high pressure reactor.
Experience
Senior Manager - Technology-centre of Excellence
Nov 2024 — Present
Managing new product & catalyst development for molecular architechture in polyolefins.Development of molecular sieves & adsorber column. New grades for sustainability and recyclability. Gas phase polymerization & Solution polymerization technology for alpha olefins. Materials Engineering, New Technology Development, NPD, Structure property relationship, Crystallization behaviour of Polypropylene & Polyethylene, Product characterization & interpretation (NMR, LSV, HSV, DSC, TGA, FTIR, ICP, SEM, PLM,).
Education
Government Polytechnic, Miraj
Diploma in Engineering, Plastic engineering
2013 — 2016
Maharashtra Institute of Technology Aurangabad
Bachelor of Technology, Plastic & Polymer Engineering
2016 — 2019
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