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Sreejit Rajiv Menon
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry [email protected] WO 3277, The University of Toledo, 419-764-1431(mobile)
Toledo, OH 43606
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Experienced synthetic, separation and color chemist, having strong knowledge in organic,
analytical, inorganic, coordination & lanthanide chemistry along with 2 years of industrial background working with PeroxyChem, Houston, TX and BASF, Mumbai, India.
Hands on training and experience in liquid-liquid & solid phase extraction and separation of lanthanides, air sensitive chemistry using schlenk techniques and glove box, developing experimental methods & protocols, synthesis, purification of intermediates, functionalization of stationary phases and their analysis using tools like NMR, EDX, SEM, TGA, MS, EA, ATR-FTIR, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, BET analysis
Self-motivated and driven to carryout projects as part of a team/collaboration or independently, adept at identifying problems, resolving them and proposing new ideas, up to date with current advances in the area of lanthanide separations, mentored and trained undergraduate students
Proficient in writing manuscripts, technical reports and communicating results in the form of peer reviewed journal articles and presentations.
Well aware and trained in Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and lab safety protocols.
EDUCATIONPh.D., Chemistry, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH Expected May 2016
Advisor: Dr. Joseph SchmidtDissertation Topic: Development of functionalized calix[4]arenes on solid supports as stationary phases for separation of lanthanides. Completed the design, synthesis and characterization of new 2-(ω-haloalkyl)-calix[4]arenes having
coordinating ligands on the narrow rim and their study in liquid-liquid extraction of lanthanides Synthesized metal-ligand complexes and characterized using FTIR, EA and 31P NMR, X-Ray
in order to understand coordination between ligands and the lanthanide ion Successfully completed unique graduate level course in Separation Methods & Separation
Methods Lab finishing in the top 5% of the class Successfully functionalized/ modified stationary phases by covalently immobilizing new
calix[4]arene based ligands on solid supports and characterized these new materials using solid state NMR, EDX, SEM, EA, TGA, ATR-FTIR and BET analysis and carried out sorption studies
Mentored, guided & trained undergraduate students in organic chemistry and wet lab techniques, responsible for maintenance of lab equipments like pumps, FTIR, glove box, schlenk lines and NMR instruments as an NMR assistant and trained new graduate and undergraduate students on NMR, presented results in conferences and in peer reviewed journals
M.S., Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai, India Nov 2009Advisor: Dr. Ganapati S. Shankarling Dissertation Topic: Study of colorants for polymers
Successfully synthesized & carried out application studies of new anthrapyrimidine and anthraquinone based weatherable colorants for polymers. Awarded ‘Young Scientist Award’ for this work at national level conference and published work in peer reviewed journal
Developed functional colorants for security inks in collaboration with Reliance industries
B.S., Chemistry, University of Mumbai, India May 2006 Selected chemistry mentor for high school students during BASF Kids Lab national event held in November 2004 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEProcess Development/Application Chemist, PeroxyChem, Houston, TX June 2015-Aug 2015 Team Leader: Kevin Huang ([email protected]) Successfully completed three months internship, working on multiple projects as an application &
process development chemist Designed & developed analysis tool to understand residue formation and study stability of different
grades of hydrogen peroxide important to electronics & packaging industry Successfully screened new catalysts to improve efficiency of an important step in H2O2 synthesis Periodically ran QA & QC checks on dispatch samples and communicated results through reports Successfully completed the Houston Area Safety Council - Basic Plus Training Module & Site
Specific ModuleResearch Associate, BASF India Ltd., Mumbai, India April 2010-July 2011Team Leader: Dr. Shilpa Korde/ Dr. Rakesh Rath Successfully completed synthesis of a pyrazole-carboxamide intermediate for agro chemicals which
went into production & launched in EU market as part of an important fungicide for crop protection Managed and troubleshot kilogram and pilot plant scale synthesis of ionic liquids at BASF
production plant and constantly met customer deadlines. Setup & conducted experiments to understand residue formation in leather finishes and developed
new formulations Developed and studied stability of new affinity resins having important application in protein
purificationsPUBLICATIONS Menon, S.R., Schmidt, J. A. R., Synthesis and extraction results of new halide terminated 2-alkyl-p-
tert-butylcalix[4]arene bearing phosphine oxides or ketones on the narrow rim. Tetrahedron (manuscript accepted) Dec 2015
Menon, S.R., Shanakrling, G. S.; The synthesis, photophysical and thermal properties of new anthrapyrimidine colorants. Color. Technol., 2011, 127, 383-389. doi: 10.1111/j.1478-4408.2011.00330.x
Menon, S.R., Schmidt, J. A. R., Development and testing of new calix[4]arene modified silica stationary phases for separation of trivalent lanthanides (manuscript under preparation) Jan 2016
SELECTED PRESENTATIONSPoster titled, “Progress towards new calix[4]arene based stationary phases useful in the separation of rare earth metals” at Pacific Chem 2015 international conference, Hawaii, United States
Dec 2015
Poster titled, “New calix[4]arene based precursors for separation of rare earth metals” at the ACS National Meeting, Denver, Colorado
Mar 2015
Oral talk titled, “Synthesis of new calix[4]arenes and their study in separation of rare earth metals” at the Ohio Inorganic Weekend, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Nov 2014
Oral presentation titled, “Synthesis of novel fused pyrimidine colorants from anthraquinone Sep 2009
for polymers” at the SDC 3rd National Young Talent Search, organized by the Society of Dyers and Colorists-EC Color & Textiles, Mumbai, India
HONORS Annual Advanced Leadership Academy Training Scholarship, College of
Business and Innovation, University of Toledo GSA travel Award for Pacific Chem 2015 Toledo section ACS, “Student research travel award”
Jan 2016
Dec 2015 Mar 2015
SDC-EC Young Scientist Award Sep 2009 Research assistantship under the project “Functional colorants for
polypropylene” sponsored by Reliance Industries LtdMar 2007- Feb 2008
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSAmerican Chemical Society, Division of Inorganic Chemistry 2014- PresentFundraising Coordinator, Asha for education-Toledo Chapter Sep 2015-PresentPresident, Indian Students Cultural Organization, University of Toledo Aug 2013- May 2015
COMPETENCIESOrganic, inorganic, organometallic chemistry, synthetic chemistry, air & moisture sensitive synthesis, Schlenk and glove box techniques, separation chemistry, analytical tools: NMR, IR, MS, SEM, EDX, GC, DSC-TGA, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, BET analysis, surface functionalization and modifications, milligram to kilogram to pilot scale synthesis, purification techniques: column and recrystallization, calixarene, macrocycles, agro-chemicals, dye chemistry, color science, color measurement, color space, ionic liquids, teaching, mentor, leadership, detail oriented, critical analysis, team player, Microsoft office.
REFERENCESDr. Joseph A. R. SchmidtAssociate Professor,Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry,University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio.Email: [email protected]: +1-419- 530-1512
Dr. Ganapati S. Shankarling Professor,Dept. of Dyestuff Technology,Institute of Chemical Technology(Formerly UDCT), Mumbai, India.
Email:[email protected]: +91-22- 24145616 (Ext. 2708)
Dr. Shilpa KordeGC/I,BASF SE,Ludwigshafen, Germany.Email:[email protected]: +49 1520 8902308