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Professor of Chemistry (Polymer) with 27+ years of experience in teaching (UG & PG), industry and research.

Profile Summary

Started career as a Production Chemist with Asian Paints (I) Ltd. in 1992. Completed Ph.D. in Liquid Crystalline Polymers from Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Received fellowship from DST, New Delhi as JRF and SRF on a DST-sponsored project for three years. Started P.G. teaching in Shivaji University in the year 1996. Also taught U.G. classes in a Science College under Sardar Patel University, Gujarat. Joined MIT, Pune in 2001 as a Lecturer and presently working as a Professor. Thus having experience in - Industry, Research, and Teaching. Under the Young Scientist Scheme received a research fund of Rs. 9.00 lakh from DST on a major research project "Novel Liquid Crystalline Biomaterials". Published several research papers in National and International journals. Rendered guidance to an M. Phil. student. Also guided several UG and PG student's projects. Did consultancy work for a few industries. Set a Polymer Chemistry Research Laboratory in the institute from the funds received from DST. Have hands-on working experience in handling DSC, TGA, IR, and UV spectrophotometer. Presently a member Board of Studies in Chemical, Polymer and Petroleum Engineering, SPPU, Pune. Also a Member of Faculty in Chemical Engineering at SPPU, Pune. Also worked as a member of BOS for other University. Overall teaching experience of 25 years at UG as well as PG level. Active in various activities including serving as a member/convener on Institute committees, and to the development of the laboratory and curriculum. Delivered a few invited talks at some institutes. Worked as an examiner for many Universities. Recognized Ph.D. guide in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, SPPU, and MIT-WPU. In-charge of committees such as Discipline, Cultural Activities, international tour coordinator, etc in the institute. Introduced a new post-graduate program, M.Sc. Industrial Polymer Chemistry at MIT World Peace University, Pune. Presently, Head of the Program - MSc Industrial Polymer Chemistry. Awarded by 'Ideal Teacher' award by MIT in 2011 and 'Best Teacher' award by SPPU, Pune in 2019. Specialties: Polymer modification and synthesis, polymer recycling.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Chemistry
• ☆ Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
• ☆ Biopolymers
• ☆ Polymer Chemistry
• ☆ Nanotechnology
• ☆ Composite Materials

Services

• Research
• Data & AI

Research User Research, Meta-Research, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Data & AI Statistical Analysis

Work Experience

Professor

MIT World Peace University

March 2020 - Present

Associate Professor

Maharashtra Institute of Technology

August 2001 - March 2020

Lecturer

N V Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences

June 1998 - August 2001

Lecturer

Shivaji University

January 1996 - April 1998

Production Chemist

Asian Paints (I) Ltd

June 1992 - April 1993

Education

Ph. D. (Polymer Chemistry)

Shivaji University

June 2000 - June 2002

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Shaikh IV, Shaikh VAE(2021). A comprehensive review on assessment of plastic debris in aquatic environment and its prevalence in fishes and other aquatic animals in India . The Science of the total environment.

Shaikh, V.A.E., Lonikar, S.V., Dhobale, D.A., Pawar, G.M.(2007). Cholesterol-linked β-cyclodextrin - A thermotropic liquid-crystalline derivative . Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan. 80. (10). p. 1975-1980.

Shaikh, V.A.E., Maldar, N.N., Lonikar, S.V., Rajan, C.R., Ponrathnam, S.(2006). Thermotropic behavior of lithocholic acid derivative linked hydroxyethyl cellulose . Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 100. (3). p. 1995-2001.

Shaikh, V.A.E., Ubale, V.P., Maldar, N.N., Lonikar, S.V., Rajan, C.R., Ponrathnam, S.(2006). Main-chain liquid crystalline poly(ester-amide)s containing lithocholic acid units . Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 100. (1). p. 73-80.

Shaikh, V.A.E., Maldar, N.N., Lonikar, S.V.(2003). Synthesis and mesomorphic behaviour of lithocholic acid derivatives . Bulletin of Materials Science. 26. (5). p. 559-563.

Shaikh, V.A.E., Maldar, N.N., Lonikar, S.V., Rajan, C.R., Ponrathnam, S.(1999). Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Behavior of Cholesterol-Linked Hydroxyethyl Cellulose . Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 72. (6). p. 763-770.

Shaikh, V.A.E., Maldar, N.N., Lonikar, S.V., Rajan, C.R., Ponrathnam, S.(1998). Thermotropic behavior of cholesterol-linked polysaccharides . Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 70. (1). p. 195-201.