Sudha Rani, Ph.D.
9125 Highway 6 N
Aptt # 918
Houston, TX-77095
Cell: 716 560 5491
Email: srani2000@gmail.com
Cell: +1 716 560 5491
Job Objective:
To obtain a faculty position that allows me to utilize my knowledge in the field of Chemistry, Polymer Science,
Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Chemical Technology, Ceramic Engineering and Nanotechnology.
Professional Skills:
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Taught undergrad students of Chemical Engineering different courses such as Biotechnology, Chemistry
(Inorganic, physical & organic chemistry, analytical chemistry) Material Science, Ceramics, Polymer
Chemistry, petroleum engg,, Chemical Reaction Engineering, microbiology & environmental engineering
etc.
Surface modification of nanoparticles, fine particle dispersion and homogenization techniques for use in
ceramics, composites, Inkjet printing, and CMP applications.
Synthesis of Iron Oxide nanoparticles, development of MICR (magnetic ink character recognition) inkjet
ink
Thin-film deposition and coatings using CVD and PVD methods.
Formulation of ceramic slurries for dip coating & spray coating
New Abrasives & Dispersions for Barrier film CMP-soft abrasives for copper/porous low k-films
(Synthesis of polymer core- metal oxide shell nanoparticles)
Nanoparticle synthesis using aqueous and non-aqueous self-assembly systems.
Thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity measurements of polymer composites
Expertise in synthesis, characterization and applications of carbon nano-tubes (CNT), nanosize inorganic
materials, ceramics and polymer materials
Developed in-situ polymerization process to encapsulate nanoparticles with different polymers &
Investigated the coating efficiency of encapsulated nanoparticles in different solvents
Work on agricultural waste streams, heavy metal pollutants, soap & detergents & reinforced polymer,
ceramic composites and adhesives.
Strong oral and written communication capabilities and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously both independently and in a team environment.
Application area of the research:
o Li-Ion batteries, semiconductor industry, adsorption, fuel cells, CNT based interconnects
o Coatings or composites for use in reinforcement of polymers and ceramics as well as enhanced
thermal and electrical conductivity in composites
Instrument/Equipment Skills:
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Surface Analysis: Scanning Electron Microscope, Transmission Electron Microscope, Atomic
Force Microscope, XRD, XPS, BET
Thin film Metrology: RS-35 four point probe, Horizon optical profilometer, AMBIOS XP-2 stylus
profilometers,
CMP : Westech-372
Particle Characterization: Zeta PALS, UPA-150 Particle size analyzer,
Chemical Analysis: FTIR, NMR, UV/Vis Spectroscopy. TGA, DSC, GC-MS, GPC, HPLC,
ICP
Deposition Techniques: CVD, PVD
Education:
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Post Doctoral Fellow: Nanotechnology area(2001- 2004)
Center for Advanced Materials & Processing (CAMP) Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY
Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK), India, 1986.
M.S. Organic Chemistry, Meerut University, Meerut, India, 1980.
Visa Status: US Citizen
Professional Experience:
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Manager, A & B Environmental Inc, Houston, TX, 06/09/2010 to-01/31/2015
Looked after entire wet lab operations of chemical analysis and technical services for testing of waste water
streams , soil samples & samples: Industrial Hygiene.
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Adjunct faculty in Chemistry: University of Houston, Downtown, Lonestar College, CyFair, HCCS Northwest and
HCCS Central, Houston TX (August 2009- present)
Teaching courses such as General CHEM I- CHEM 1107, General CHEM-II , CHEM 1108, CHEM Introductory
Chemistry CHEM 1405, CHEM 1411 (General Chemistry-I), CHEM 1412 (General Chemistry-II), CHEM 2423
(Organic Chem- I, Quantitative analysis (CHEM 3110-11038) & CHEM 3310-11050) etc.
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Research Materials Scientist/ Applications Engineering, RR Donnelley, Grand Island, NY-14228 (May 2008August 2009)
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Involved in development of new methods for formulating nanoparticle blocking fluids for variable
offset lithography.
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Synthesis of Iron Oxide nanoparticles, development of MICR (magnetic ink character recognition)
inkjet ink
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Surfactants, defoamers, and high performance pigment wetting & dispersive additives for stable ink
dispersions.
Research Scientist, Nanodynamics Inc. Buffalo, NY [12/2004 – 03/2008]
Synthesis of Multiwalled carbon Nanotubes (MWCNT’s) by combustion based process by using
catalyst supported upon a substrate as a thin foil.
o Functionalization of CNT’s by acid oxidation, polymer wrapping, Dispersibilty of CNT’s in
different solvents.
o Growth of MWCNT’s on the surface of carbon fiber and glass fiber & different metallic wires like
carbon steel, stainless steel, Ni-Cr, and Ni wire etc.
o Coating of Carbon Nanotubes with Ni, Cu, Ag nanowires, Ti etc .
o Developed thin films containing CNT’s for electronics applications by reproducible drop casting
and spin coating methodology.
o Innovated & developed stable composite films of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) with
polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), polyvinyl Pyrrolidone (PVP), polypyrrole, in the aqueous media and
Functionalized CNT’s in organic media and photopolymerization of CNT-vinyl monomers
respectively.
o Evaluation of Boron Nitride and Alumina coated Boron Nitride (Via the ALD technology),
Halloysite for Semiconductor Industry
o Worked on US Army SBIR project (Phase I & II) “Advanced Nanomaterials for Infrared
Obscurant applications”.
o Developed CNT-Polymer composites using different Polymer matrix such as Epoxy (EPON 828,
DER 353), Polyester, Phenolic resin, PVP, PVOH, PEG etc and tested the mechanical properties
such as tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity (4
point probe method).
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Research Associate, Center for Advanced Materials & Processing Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY
[01/2001 – 11/2004] (Sponsored by Kodak, Inc. and Rodel Inc.)
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Assistant Professor, Beant College of Engineering & Technology, Gurdaspur, India [05/1995 – 12/2000]
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Research on Environmental Pollution and Control and Protein Chemistry.
Taught undergrad students of Chemical Engineering for Biotechnology Laboratory, Chemistry
Laboratory, Applied Chemistry, Material Science, Biochemistry, Polymer Chemistry, and
Chemical Reaction Engineering.
Mentor- minor and major projects on Oil and Fats, Surfactants, Environmental Engineering,
biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals to undergrad of Chemical Engineering.
Lecturer, National Institute of Engg & Technology, Jalandhar, India [12/1990 – 04/1995]
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Surface modification of Nano particulate materials such as Silica, Alumina, Ceria, Yttria,
Zirconia, Titania etc. for inkjet media applications.
Modified the silica nanoparticles with different silylating agents
Synthesized polymer encapsulated nanoparticles by using insitu synthesis & non-solvent
deposition of the polymers for CMP applications
Innovated and developed polymer coated soft abrasive slurries for STI CMP
Scale up the encapsulation process for industrial production.
Taught courses on Applied Chemistry, Chemistry of Dyes and Polymers, Biotechnology, Material
Science to undergrad of Chemical Engineering.
Research Assistant, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India [03/1989 – 11/1990]
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Worked on the Ministry of Defense sponsored research project titled “Leaf Proteins”.
Studies on Leaf Proteins: Extraction of Protein, -Carotene and Amino acids.
Worked on protein expression and purification and isolation of amino acids.
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Assistant Manager, Oswal Agro Mills Ltd., Ludhiana, India [10/1987 – 02/1989]
o Studies on surfactants like CTAB, AOS, SDS, AOT etc. Analysis of raw material for soap making
like Rice Bran oil, Coconut oil, Palm oil for TFM, % alkali, % M/C, % Chlorides, Foaming,
Iodine value, Saponification value etc. blending of perfumes for soap making, dealt with plant
operation for soap making like Hydrogenation, Saponification, Splitting, Bleaching etc.
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Research Associate , Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, India [03/1987 – 09/1987]
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Worked on CSIR sponsored research project titled “ Fiber Reinforced Composites”
Developed and evaluated the natural fiber composites in polymer matrix. This included research
on composites of polyester, PF, epoxy resin etc.
Awards:
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Research fellowship I.I.T. KANPUR, July 1980-May 1986.
Senior Research fellowship CSIR, 1987.
Research Associateship Ministry of Defense, 1986.
Senior Research Assistantship Department of Science & Technology, 1989-1990.
Professional Societies:
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Member, American Chemical Society
Member, Materials Research Society, USA
Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
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Life Member, Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi.
Life Member, Indian Council of Chemists, India
Life Member, Punjab Academy of Sciences, India.
Publications:
Book Authored
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Sudha Rani “Laboratory Manual on Engineering Chemistry”, M/S Dhanpat Rai & Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi, First edition- April 1998 through June 2002, IInd Edition 2002-present
Presentations & Papers:
Synthetic Approaches to Organic Core - Metal Oxide Shell Nanoparticles
Deborah Shipp, Lauren Gaskell, Iifeng Chen, Sudha Rani and Richard Partch, best poster award,
CAMP annual technical meeting, May 14-16, 2008, Canandaigua, NY
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“Modification of Silica using Polymer & Metal Oxide Coatings” by Sudha Rani, Carolynn Mosenteen, and
Richard Partch, 11th International Conference on Surface Science & colloid Science, Sep 15-19, 2003,
Iguassu Falls-Parana-Brazil.
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“Physical Evaluation of Polymer Encapsulated Silica Nanoparticles” by Carolynn Mosenteen, Sudha Rani,
Huifen Gao, and Richard Partch, 11th International Conference on Surface Science & colloid Science, Sep
15-19, 2003, Iguassu Falls-Parana-Brazil.
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R. Partch and Sudha Rani, Injectible nanoparticles for in vivo remediation of overdosed toxins, 224 th
American Chemical Society, National Meeting, August 18-22, 2002, Boston, MA.
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Particles for Diverse Non-medical Applications: Synthesis, Surface Modification and Characterization,
Richard Partch, Nathaniel Barney, Chris Syvinski and Sudha Rani, Steven Brown, Cabot Corporation,
Hongyu Wang, Rodel. Inc., World Congress on Particle Technology 4, 21-25 July 2002, Sydney, Australia.
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Sudha Rani, Richard Partch (2002) “Evaluation of Physical Properties of Polymer Coated Silica
Nanoparticles”, Center for Advanced Materials Processing, Annual Meeting, Saratoga Springs, NY, May
13-15, CAMP Abstract book ( 25).
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Center for Advanced Materials Processing, 7th International symposium on Chemical- Mechanical
Polishing, August 11-14, 2002, Lake Placid, New York.
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Sudha Rani (2000) Studies on Briquetted Agrowastes-an Environment friendly source of Bio-Energy",
AIChE annual meeting held at Los Angeles, USA, Nov. 12-17, AIChE Abstract book, p. 144 ( 279 dg)
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Sudha Rani (1993) “Photolytic Studies on some Substituted Chalcones” 12 th Annual Convention of Indian
Council of Chemists held at Kakatiya University, Warangal , 28th- 30th Dec.
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Rani S. (1998) “Protein From Leaves” Science Tribune, The Tribune, India, 19 February.
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Rani S. (1998) “Hydrogen As Fuel, Science Tribune, The Tribune, India, 12 November.
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Siddiqi Z.M., Rani S. (1995) Studies on Tin (IV) Selenoarsenate III: Separation of -Amino Acids. J. of
Planer Chromatography 8, 141.
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Siddiqi Z.M., Rani S. (1994) Biochemical Effect of Few Sewerage Disposals On The Water Quality of
Sutlej River. J. of Environmental Protection 14 (10), 740-743.
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Siddiqi Z.M., Rani S. (1994) Studies on Tin (IV) Selenophosphate ; Separation of Lead From Other Heavy
Metal Pollutants , J. Environmental Protection 14 (11) , 853-856.
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Sharma K.D., Gupta S.R., Suri S.K, Randhawa H.S, (1989) Studies on Mixed Surfactants System, Effect of
Some Anionic Surfactants on the Cloud Point of Polynonaoxy Nonyl Phenol . &, J. Am. Oil. Chem. Soc.
66, 1015-17.
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Bag A.K., Rani S. Dhar D.N. (1986) Ceric Ammonium Nitrate Oxidation of Esters. Indian J. Chem. 25 (B),
433-34.
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Dhar D.N, Gupta S.R. (1986) Reactions of Sulphuryl Chloride with Some Schiff’s Bases, Indian J. Chem.
25 (B), 533-35.
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Dhar D.N, Gupta S.R. (1986) Oxidation Cleavage of Some Aldazines, Indian J. Chem. 25 (B), 745.
Relocation and References:
Willing to relocate within United States. References can be provided upon request.
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