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  Arindam Mukherji
 
Biographic Information :
Name : Dr. Arindam Mukherji

Education : M. Sc. (Polymer Chem.), Indian Rubber Manufacturer’s Research Association
                   Ph.D. Polymer Nano-Composites

Designation : Asst. Director (Scientist)

Date of Joining in IRMRA : 23 January, 2006
 
Brief Summary :

Arindam Mukherji, Currently working as Asst. Director (Scientist) at IRMRA (Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India). He is looking after the Nano Technology and latex Division as Section Head. He has completed his degree in Polymer chemistry from Govt. College of Arts and Science, Aurangabad under Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, in the year 1999. After B.Sc he did his Post Graduate Diploma in Plastics Processing Technology from CIPET (Chennai) in the year 2000. Later he completed his M.Sc in Polymer Chemistry from Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad in the year 2003. He has worked as Production Engineer in Plastics Industries viz. Blow Packaging India Ltd., Tristar Industry at Chennai and Daman respectively. In the year 2003 joined as Junior Research Fellow for tenure of two years and subsequently, Senior Research Fellow under DST sponsored Project entitled ‘Studies on the effect of mineral filler of polymer Nano composite on the Mechanical and processing properties and their industrial application’. He is having more than 2 years of teaching experience at under graduate level. He did his Ph.D on Polymer Nano Composites for UDCT, NMU Jalgaon. During the tenure of his Ph.D, he has published / presented 23 National and International papers. He is having four patents in his credits. His Key responsibilities are

  1. Synthesis of nano size particles and to study the structural relationship between polymers and nanoparticles, their affects on polymer Rheology, crystallization kinetics, Phase transfer on addition, Thermal conductivity measurement and its study by modeling and simulation.
  2. Feasibility and Application of nano particles into various polymeric matrix.
  3. Supervise Projects funded by DST and CSIR for NANO Technology, as Principal and co-Principal investigator.
  4. Training programme cocoordinator for “Nano and latex technology and its future in various fields”.
 
Area of Specialization:
  1. Polymer (Plastics & Rubber)
  2. Nano Material (Synthesis)
  3. Modeling & Simulation
  4. Nano composites
  5. Polymer Rheology
 
Research for other organization:
  1. The project entitled as ‘Mode of fracture analysis for EboniteRubber’ for IPCL (Indian Petrochemical Ltd.), Project completed
  2. The project entitled as ‘Failure Analysis of silicon Hose'. For Project completed
  3. The project entitled as ‘Failure Analysis of PTFE oil seal’ for Mahindra & Mahindra, Project completed
  4. The project entitled as ‘Colour Fading of flour Sheets’ for Zenith Rubber Project completed
  5. The project entitled as ‘Evaluation of Melt viscosity of PP beads/ anti-microbial coated PP beads’ for H&R Johnson, Project completed
  6. The project is entitled as ‘Evaluation of Physical & chemical properties of recovered Nylon pallets’ for Gujarat Reclaim a. Preparation of sample by injection moulding at a specific temperature profile b. Preparation of Nano Nylon for recovered Nylon.
  7. The project is entitled as ‘Synthesis of Thickening Agent for aqueous ink’ for H &R Johnson, Project completed
 
Publications:
International Journals
  1. S. Mishra1, Shirish Sonawane1, Arindam Mukherji1, H.C. Mrthutinjaya2 ‘Effectof nano size CaSO4 and Ca3 (PO4)2 particles on rheological behavior of PP and its simulation with mathematical model’ Journal of Applied polymer Science 100(5), (2006), 4190-4196
  2. S. Mishra, Arindam Mukherji ‘Phase Characterization, Mechanical and flame retarding properties of nano CaSO4 and nano Ca3(Po4)2 PP composites’ Journal of Applied polymer Science Volume 103, Issue 2, Date: 15 January 2007
  3. S.Mishra, A. Mukherji, S. H. Sonawane and D.K. Sharma, ‘Nonisothermal Crystallization modeling and Simulation of polypropylene / nano Ca3 (PO4)2 composites with variation in wt. % of loading and reduction in nanosize’ Polymer Plastics Technology engineering 45, (2006) 641-651
  4. Satyendra Mishra, Arindam Mukherji, Shirish Sonawane ‘Nonisothermal Crystallization modeling and Simulation for polypropylene/nano CaSO4 composites with variations in nano sizes and wt. % of loading’ Polymer Plastics Technology engineering Volume 45, 2006, 1191 - 1198
  5. Satyendra Mishra, Arindam Mukherji, ‘Effect of Ductile-Brittle CrackingTransition by varying temperature, Nano size and wt.% of loading of nanoCaCO3 in HIPS Composites by various ligament lengths’ Polymer Plastics Technology engineering 45: 1–6, 2006
  6. S. Mishra, Arindam Mukherji ‘Effect of interaction Commercial and Nano size CaSO4 filler on polyurethane foam to its mechanical and thermal properties’ Journal of scientific and industrial Research 65: 582-589, 2006
  7. S. Mishra, Arindam Mukherji ‘Studies of thermal conductivity of nano CaCO3/HIPS composites by unsteady state technique and simulation with Nielsen’s model’ Polymer Plastics Technology engineering 46: 1–6, 2007
  8. S. Mishra, Arindam Mukherji ‘Effect of sizes of Nano Ca3(PO4)2 on Mechanical and thermal properties of   polyurethane foam composites’ Polymer Plastics Technology engineering 46: 675–681, 2007
Papers published in Conference Proceedings
  1. S. Mishra, Arindam Mukherji ‘Studies on Effect of Nano Ca3 (PO4) 2 and CaSO4 on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polymer Composite’, C.V. Raman Memorial seminar, 28 February, 2004, N.M.U. Jalgaon
  2. Arindam Mukherji, S.H.Sonawane, S. Mishra ‘Studies on structural effect of nano CaSO4 and nano Ca3(PO4)2 on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of PP nanocomposites’ International Conference on Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 14-17, December 2004,Thiruvananthapuram
  3. Shirish Sonawane, Arindam Mukherji, S. Mishra ’Studies on structural effect of nano size CaSO4 particles on rheological behavior of PP and its simulation with mathematical model’ International Conference on Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 14-17,December 2004,Thiruvananthapuram
  4. Satyendra Mishra, Arindam Mukherji ‘Studies on the comparative effects on the thermal conductivity by nano filler to its commercial size CaSO4/HIPS Composites’ C.V. Raman Memorial seminar, 28 February, 2004, N.M.U, Jalgaon
  5. Satyendra Mishra and Arindam Mukherji ‘Comprehension of Ductile-Brittle Cracking Transition by varying temperature, Nano size and wt.% of loading of nano CaSO4 in HIPS Composites by various ligament length’, National conference on Nanoscience and technology, Sponsored by DST under DST_NSTI programme 7 & 8th March, 2005, NCL Pune
  6. S.Mishra, Arindam Mukherji, ‘Modeling And Simulation Of Nonisothermal Crystallization Behavior Of HIPS/Nano CaSO4 Composites With Variation In wt. % of loading and reduction in nanosize’ International Conference, 8th European Symposium on Polymer Blends and Euro fillers, 9-12th May, 2005, Belgium
  7. S. Mishra, Arindam Mukherji ‘Effect of interaction of nano and commercial size filler with matrix of polyurethane, to its mechanical and thermal properties’ National conference on Nanomaterials and application, 27& 28th May, 2005, Noida
  8. Arindam Mukherji, S. Mishra ‘Effects of size and shape of the nano caso4 and caco3 Mineral Fillers on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of HIPS Composites’ first national seminar on ‘recent trends in chemical technology’6 & 7th dec,2005,Jalgaon
  9. Arindam Mukherji, S. Mishra ‘Comparative study on effects of nano Mg(OH)2 and nano Ca3(PO4)2 on Mechanical and Thermal properties of high impact polystyrene (HIPS)’ first national seminar on ‘recent trends in chemical technology’6 & 7th dec,2005, Jalgaon
  10. A. Mukherji, S. Mishra, N.G.Shimpi, S.Chawan, M.Deshpande, P.Patil ‘Designing of reactor for manufacturing of carbon nano tubes by vapor grown fiber method at low temperature’ first national seminar on ‘recent trends in chemical technology’6 & 7th dec,2005, Jalgaon
  11. N. G. Shimpi, J Verma, A Naik , S. Mishra, A .Mukherji ‘Effect of Variation in Wt % of Loading and Reduction in Nano Sizes of caso4 on Mechanical Properties of Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)’ first national seminar on ‘recent trends in chemical technology’ 6 & 7th dec,2005, Jalgaon
  12. Arindam Mukherji, M.S. Banerji, Effect of interaction of India Mud Nano particles on mechanical and thermal properties of NBR, Accepted for ‘Oral Presentation’ The 7th International Conference Advanced Polymers Via Macromolecular Engineering December 15 (Sat) - 20 (Thur), 2007 USA
  13. A. Mukherji and S.K. Chakraborty, A novel Concept of Nano Technology, Its Applications in Metal rubber by Layer By Layer Method and rubber Core shell, 4th Annual Nantional conference “Latest Trend in Nano Technology ‘ 5th January 2000,India
Academic Activities
  1. Two years teaching experience in under graduate level (B.Tech Plastics) at UDCT, NMU, Jalgaon
  2. Paper setter and assessments of answer books for different subjects of B.Tech (Plastics) for North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (2004 - 2005)
Patents : He has 4 Indian Patent
  1. Arindam Mukherji and M.S.Banerji ‘Polymer/Rubber Encapsulated Nano Clay Composite Powder And A Process For Its Preparation’ Application No. 1552/MUM/2007
  2. Arindam Mukherji and M.S.Banerji ‘Synthesis of Novel High Aspect Fibril Nano Clay from India Mud And the Modified Mud’ Application No. 1555/MUM/2007
  3. Arindam Mukherji and M.S.Banerji ‘Synthesis of High-purity polycrystalline metal nano particles by electrodepositing method’ Application No.1554/MUM/2007
  4. Arindam Mukherji And M.S.Banerji ‘A Novel Process For Synthesis Of Nano Mineral Fillers By Reaction In Lather Phase Interaction’ Application No. 1553/MUM/2007
 
 
 
 
   
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