Machine learning scientist with domain expertise in chemicals, materials, medical sciences, and environment. A creative at core, passionate about building elegant things and finding elegant solutions. Extensive background in large vision language models, deep learning, computer vision, machine learning using linear and logistic regression, convolutional neural networks, clustering algorithms, support vector machines, graph neural networks, generative adversarial networks and so on, in domains of physics, chemistry, environmental science, biology, pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering, and materials science.

Previously, an expert in processing-structure-property relationships in polymers, metamaterials, formulations, and industrial coatings. I enjoy teaching, mentoring, and leading teams. I get way too excited about design and artsy things. I draw and paint. I like camping and am in love with the great Smoky mountains.

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Georgia Institute of Technology

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Completed my Ph. D. in 2015 from the School of Materials Science and Engineering with highest honors. I worked on creating auxetic fiber networks.

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Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

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Completed my 5 year Integrated M. Tech. in Polymer Science and Technology in 2011. Wrote a thesis on nanomechanical characterization of polymer blend thin films.

Skills

Machine Learning


convolutional neural networks
graph neural networks
image preprocessing
k-Means clustering
linear regression
logistic regression
ML pipelines
chemical informatics
large language models
RESNET
support vector machines
vision language models

Computer languages


C/C++
JavaScript
MATLAB
PHP
Python
SQL

Computational


MATLAB
Amazon Web Services
Django
LAMMPS
Matplotlib
MySQL
Numpy
Pandas
RDKit
Tensorflow & PyTorch
Scikit
BioPython

Chemistry


free radical polymerization
LC elastomer synthesis
polyurethane synthesis
silanes & silicones
thermal & UV curing

Materials


auxetic materials
biopolymers
characterization
liquid crystals
metamaterials
nanotechnology
polymer processing
structure-property relationships
thermal analysis
viscoelasticity

Industry


adhesives
process development
chemical mixing
chemical formulations
protective coatings
scale-up operations
thermal & UV curing

Interpersonal


diversity, equity and inclusion
illustration
leadership
mentoring
research advising
teaching
team building

Lab Techniques


atomic force microscopy
DSC, TGA, DMA
environmental testing
FTIR
Isothermal titration calorimetry
mechanical testing
micro-CT
electron microscopy
viscometry