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Diksha A Shindhe

Analytical Chemist | MSc Chemistry | FTIR, NMR, UV-Vis | Organic Synthesis | QC & R&D

Greater Bengaluru Area

1+ year of work experience

Sherwin-Williams
Jun 20253 mosAug 2025

Bengaluru

• Scaled epoxy phenolic/polyester coatings from lab to production with one-to-one raw material replacements for cost savings. • Tested starch resistance, pull-off adhesion, flexibility, rub-up, 4-corner, and stack, ensuring packaging coating standards. • Performed customer shade matching, maintaining colour consistency via precise pigment adjustments. • Measured viscosity, specific gravity, solids, and wet film thickness, optimising industrial formulations.
Department of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE
Dec 20231 yr 4 mosMar 2025

Udupi

• Synthesised novel thiazole derivatives via multi-step condensation reactions (9-anthraldehyde + thiosemi-carbazide), optimising reflux conditions and purification via hot ethanol filtration for high-purity yield. • Processed and characterized 50+ spectroscopic datasets using FTIR, 1H/13C NMR (400/100 MHz), MS (m/z 430.1)—identified functional groups (N-H 3400 cm−1, C=N 1622 cm−1) for structural validation. • Analysed photophysical properties of fluorescent compounds, achieving 58.01% quantum yield at 540 nm emission (greenish-yellow) via photoluminescence spectroscopy for bioimaging applications. • Integrated morphological data from SEM/EDS/XRD analyses, curating composite material profiles (C 38.18%, S 10.80%) to support advanced material science research.

Education

Manipal institute of technology

Master of Science - MS, Chemistry

Manipal institute of technology

20232 yrs2025
Karnataka University, Dharwad

Bachelor's degree, Biotechnology

Karnataka University, Dharwad

20203 yrs2023

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Headline

Analytical Chemist | MSc Chemistry | FTIR, NMR, UV-Vis | Organic Synthesis | QC & R&D

About

MSc Chemistry graduate with hands-on experience in analytical techniques and organic synthesis. Skilled in FTIR, NMR, UV-Vis, and material characterization, with practical exposure to coatings R&D and lab-to-production processes. Strong interest in Analytical Chemistry, Quality Control, and R&D roles, with a focus on applying scientific knowledge to real-world industrial applications. Open to opportunities in pharma, chemicals, and research-driven organizations.

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

Work experience

Trainee Research Development at Sherwin-Williams, Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos, Bengaluru, • Scaled epoxy phenolic/polyester coatings from lab to production with one-to-one raw material replacements for cost savings. • Tested starch resistance, pull-off adhesion, flexibility, rub-up, 4-corner, and stack, ensuring packaging coating standards. • Performed customer shade matching, maintaining colour consistency via precise pigment adjustments. • Measured viscosity, specific gravity, solids, and wet film thickness, optimising industrial formulations.

Student at Department of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, Dec 2023 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos, Udupi, • Synthesised novel thiazole derivatives via multi-step condensation reactions (9-anthraldehyde + thiosemi-carbazide), optimising reflux conditions and purification via hot ethanol filtration for high-purity yield. • Processed and characterized 50+ spectroscopic datasets using FTIR, 1H/13C NMR (400/100 MHz), MS (m/z 430.1)—identified functional groups (N-H 3400 cm−1, C=N 1622 cm−1) for structural validation. • Analysed photophysical properties of fluorescent compounds, achieving 58.01% quantum yield at 540 nm emission (greenish-yellow) via photoluminescence spectroscopy for bioimaging applications. • Integrated morphological data from SEM/EDS/XRD analyses, curating composite material profiles (C 38.18%, S 10.80%) to support advanced material science research.

Education

Master of Science - MS, Chemistry, Manipal institute of technology

Bachelor's degree, Biotechnology, Karnataka University, Dharwad

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