Prakash P.
AI Trainer (Chemistry Domain)
Experience
Sep 2025 - Oct 2025
2 monthsAI Trainer (Chemistry Domain)
Handshake AI
- 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 monthsChemical Engineer, Process R&D
Kintra Fibers Inc.
- 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 monthCo-entrepreneurial Lead
NSF Innovative Corps (I-Corps) Program
- 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 monthsGraduate Research Assistant
Texas Tech University
- 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
Summary
- 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
Languages
Nepali
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Aug 2017 - Aug 2021
Texas Tech University
Ph.D. · Fiber and Biopolymer · Lubbock, United States · 3.9/4
Aug 2015 - May 2017
Texas Tech University
M.S. · Fiber and Biopolymer · Lubbock, United States · 3.8/4
Aug 2009 - Jul 2013
Tribhuvan University
B.S. · Plant Biotechnology · Kirtipur, Nepal · 3.9/4
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