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Pooja Sharma
Rua Padre Estevao Cabrel 84, Coimbra
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Summary
Highly motivated materials scientist, a self-starter with a proven ability to develop, execute, and multiple projects across multidisciplinary teams simultaneously with more than 8 years of experience in research. Demonstrated high levels of scientific accuracy in materials science through well planned publication strategy resulting in over 22 peer reviewed publications. Ability to work across diverse domains, focusing on real world outcomes. Collaborated and worked with multiple teams across Portugal, Italy, United states of America, Germany, Austria, and India to identify gaps in research and provide efficient recommendations. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific information and data as evidenced by over 15 national and international presentations.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
University of Coimbra
Postdoctoral Researcher
01.2023 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Prototype preparation for Industrial application (KLC-Technical Plastics).
- Polymer surface treatment : Plasma treatment
- Metallization of polymer surface : Cr, TiN, TiON
- Decorative coating on polymer surface
- Maintained records of research findings with analysis and evaluation of results.
- Developed unique research into surface engineering of polymer surface via plasma treatment.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor graduate students.
- Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professor.
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.
University of Minho
Postdoctoral Researcher
01.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Prototype preparation for the industry application.
- Deposited and characterized the antimicrobial coatings for insoles.
- Completed analysis of data acquired from research and verified careful documentation of information.
- Worked to improve collective knowledge of polymer engineering.
- Attended research seminars and collegiate meetings to discover and discuss new technologies and research.
- Maintained records of research findings with analysis and evaluation of results.
Education
Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Rajasthan, India
Ph.D. from Physics
06.2020
University Overview
- Thesis Statement: Synthesis, Characterization and Irradiation of Fullerene Based Metal Nanocomposites.
Choudhary Devi Lal University, Rajasthan, India
Master of Science from Physics
06.2011
Maharishi Dayanand University, Haryana, India
Bachelor of Science
06.2009
Skills
- Machines:
PVD (Thermal Evaporation, Magnetron sputtering), Tube Furnace,Spin coater, Pelletiser, Keithley Sourcemeter, UV-visible spectrometer, Block on ring, Pin on disc
- Characterization Techniques:
X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), X-ray photon Spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Photoluminescence (PL), UV-Visible Absorption Spectroscope, Two and Four probe method to measure resistivity, Rutherford Back Scattering (RBS), RT measurement, I-V Measurement, Contact angle measurement, Z-scan measurement
- Analytic:
Band gap calculation from UV-visible absorption spectrum, Particle size analysis from TEM micrographs, SAED pattern analysis, particle size analysis by section analysis of AFM images, Roughness calculation, particle size analysis and residual strain measurement with XRD Morphology and particle size analysis with SEM images, Resistivity measurement from I-V curve
- Softwares
Microsoft office/power point and others, SRIM, TRIM, ORIGIN, ImageJ (for TEM analysis), Nanoscope Analyzer, X-RUMP, XPS PeakFit, Nanoscope analyser, Gwaddiyon
Languages
Hindi
Native language
Portuguese
Proficient
C2
Portuguese
Elementary
A2
Additional Information
Exposure to various renowned international laboratories, such as:
- 15UD Pelletron Accelerator, IUAC New Delhi, India.
- 200 keV Ion Beam Facility at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India.
- Low Energy Ion Beam Facility (LEBF) at IUAC, New Delhi, India.
- Negative Ion Implantation facility at IUAC, New Delhi, India.
- Elettra Beam line Synchrotron Trieste, Italy.
- X-ray radiation source PETRA III at Desy Research Lab in Hamburg, Germany
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Colorado, USA
Awards/Honors/Achievements
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), [July, 2014- June 2016] from Malaviya National Institute of technology, India
- Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), [July, 2016- July 2018] from Malaviya National Institute of technology, India
- Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy (BASE) Internship, [ December, 2017- March, 2018] from Indo U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF).
Industrial Projects Involvement
- Atrito 0 : Decreases the friction on the steel surfaces via synergic effect of texturing and coating
- Science DiabetICC Footwear: Deposited and characterized antibacterial coating on insoles for diabetic patients
- Green Coat : Upscalling Cr coating on polymers for auto mobile industry application.
- Active stents : Deposition of Ag-DLC coating on stents.
- I9Logo: Decorative coating on polymers, prototype preparation, patent submission
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Coimbra
01.2023 - 06.2023
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Minho
01.2021 - 01.2023
Malaviya National Institute of Technology
Ph.D. from Physics
Choudhary Devi Lal University
Master of Science from Physics
Maharishi Dayanand University
Bachelor of Science
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