Prakash P. - AI Trainer (Chemistry Domain)

United States

Experience

Sep 2025 - Oct 2025

2 months

Leveraged expertise in polymer chemistry to connect scientific knowledge with AI through data annotation, labeling, and model training

Apr 2023 - May 2025

2 years 2 months

Synthesized cellulose nanocrystals utilizing both single and mixed acid hydrolysis and characterized their physicochemical properties using various characterization instruments
Contributed to the formulation and development of bio-polyester composites for textile applications
Optimized purification processes for nanocrystals to mitigate their negative impact on composite fibers
Functionalized nanocrystals for improved dispersion in composite fibers
Installed, calibrated, and operated laboratory instruments for materials characterization and sample preparation
Organized and optimized lab space layout based on project needs, ensuring efficient workflow, proper equipment setup, and compliance with safety protocols
Communicated research progress through reports, IP documents, and presentations, supporting project tracking and team alignment.

Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

1 month

Conducted more than 100 interviews with professionals from academic institutions and industries to explore the potential to replace petroleum-based plastics with their natural counterparts
Developed skillsets to identify customer ecosystem, value propositions and channel economics for commercialization of laboratory technology

Aug 2015 - May 2022

6 years 10 months

Conducted oxidative stress analysis of mouse white adipose tissue (WAT) using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) microspectroscopy, generating spectral data for biomolecular characterization
Fabricated cellulose and chitin products (aerogels and films) via dissolution-regeneration-drying route with 1.5–2-fold improvement in physicochemical properties (surface area, porosity, etc.) using inorganic salts and surfactant
Characterized the physicochemical properties of aerogels using various material characterization techniques and functionalized them for improved dye adsorption
Functionalized biopolymer membranes to enhance hydrophobicity through surface modification techniques, improving material performance for targeted applications

Polymer scientist with over 8 years of hands-on research experience in the fabrication, functionalization, and characterization of bio(polymer) products, as well as operating a wide range of material characterization instruments
Eager to expand knowledge and enhance technical expertise with strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
Effective communicator (oral and written) with experience of presenting at many national and international conferences and publishing in peer reviewed journals