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PhD Polymer Scientist & Consultant | Expert in Chemical Engineering, Rheology & Material Characterization

Profile Summary

I am a PhD-level Chemical Engineer and Polymer Scientist with extensive experience bridging fundamental academic research and practical engineering solutions. My expertise spans polymer physics, advanced materials characterization, rheology, and environmental nanotechnology. I specialize in diagnosing material behavior, optimizing complex formulations, and translating molecular-level phenomena into scalable, real-world applications. Core Expertise & Skills Polymer Physics & Formulation: In-depth knowledge of polymer-grafted nanoparticles, semicrystalline polymers, and structure-property relationships. Extensive experience working with complex formulations, advanced composites, and adhesive systems (e.g., precise epoxy resin/hardener networks). Advanced Material Characterization: Expert in structural and morphological analysis using Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS), Wide-Angle X-ray Scattering (WAXS), and advanced microscopy techniques to resolve nanoscale architectures. Rheology & Processing: Proficient in analyzing the viscoelastic properties, flow behavior, and mechanical performance of soft matter, complex fluids, and gels under diverse processing conditions. Environmental Nanotechnology: Specialized protocols for tracking, analyzing, and mitigating micro- and nanoplastic degradation pathways. Research & Project Experience Mechanisms of Nanoplastic Formation Focus: Investigating the precise degradation and fragmentation pathways of bulk plastics into environmental micro- and nanoplastics. Impact: Key findings published in high-impact journals, including Nature Communications, establishing novel mechanical frameworks for how synthetic polymers break down at the nanoscale. Polymer-Grafted Nanoparticles & Nanocomposites Focus: Engineering hybrid organic-inorganic interfaces to control mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties. Impact: Developed design rules for optimizing dispersion and chain conformation in polymer matrices, directly applicable to high-performance coatings and structural adhesives. Semicrystalline Polymer Kinetics Focus: Analyzing the crystallization kinetics and processing windows of industrial polymers to optimize manufacturing pipelines and mechanical resilience. Education & Academic Background Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Currently conducting advanced polymer and materials science research, focusing on next-generation soft matter engineering. PhD in Chemical Engineering: Developed a robust foundation in transport phenomena, thermodynamics, and molecular engineering applied to polymer systems. Institutional Collaboration: A proven track record of international academic and institutional collaboration, including high-level scientific site visits (e.g., ANSTO facilities) and collaborative industrial research. How I Can Help Clients (Consulting Services) Material Troubleshooting: Investigating material failure, polymer degradation, or processing bottlenecks. Characterization Design: Designing SAXS/WAXS and rheological testing protocols to resolve complex structural or flow challenges. Data Interpretation & Modeling: Translating complex analytical data into actionable product-development insights. Technical Writing & Peer Review: Assisting with high-level technical documentation, white papers, or research manuscript preparation.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Materials Science & Engineering
• ☆ Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
• ☆ Biopolymers
• ☆ Polymer Chemistry
• ☆ Environmental Engineering and Technology
• ☆ Adhesion Technology

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Product Development

Writing Copywriting, General Proofreading & Editing

Research User Research, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Deformulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Product Validation

Work Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

Kyushu University

January 2026 - Present

PhD Scholar

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

July 2019 - September 2025

Education

Master of Technology (Bioscience and Bioengineering)

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

2017 - 2019

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Vivek Sharma, Uday Paulbudhe, Poonam Gupta, Akshat Shirish Zalte, Samir H. Chikkali, Guruswamy Kumaraswamy (2025). Thermal Properties of Polyethylene-Grafted Sheetlike Silsesquioxanes . ACS Applied Polymer Materials.

Vivek Sharma, Nicholas F. Mendez, Michele Valsecchi, Vighnesh Pai, Johnny K. Lee, Linda S. Schadler, Alejandro J. Müller, Shelby Watson-Sanders, Mark Dadmun, Guruswamy Kumaraswamy, et al. (2025). Mechanism of quiescent nanoplastic formation from semicrystalline polymers . Nature Communications.

Mendez, N.F., Sharma, V., Valsecchi, M., Pai, V., Lee, J.K., Schadler, L.S., Müller, A.J., Watson-Sanders, S., Dadmun, M., Kumaraswamy, G., et al.(2025). Mechanism of quiescent nanoplastic formation from semicrystalline polymers . Nature Communications. 16. (1).

Sharma, V., Paulbudhe, U., Gupta, P., Zalte, A.S., Chikkali, S.H., Kumaraswamy, G.(2025). Thermal Properties of Polyethylene-Grafted Sheetlike Silsesquioxanes . ACS Applied Polymer Materials.

Vivek Sharma, Uday Paulbudhe, Nirmalya Bachhar, Samir H. Chikkali, Guruswamy Kumaraswamy (2023). Polyethylene-Grafted Sheet-like Silsesquioxane Nanocomposites with Unprecedented Adhesion to Polar Substrates . ACS Applied Polymer Materials.

Sharma, V., Paulbudhe, U., Bachhar, N., Chikkali, S.H., Kumaraswamy, G.(2023). Polyethylene-Grafted Sheet-like Silsesquioxane Nanocomposites with Unprecedented Adhesion to Polar Substrates . ACS Applied Polymer Materials. 5. (8). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 5972-5983.

Vivek Sharma, Tasrin Shahnaz, Senthilmurugan Subbiah, Selvaraju Narayanasamy (2020). Multivariate optimisation of Cr (VI), Co (III) and Cu (II) adsorption onto nanobentonite incorporated nanocellulose/chitosan aerogel using response surface methodology . Journal of Water Process Engineering.

Vivek Sharma, Tasrin Shahnaz, Senthilmurugan Subbiah, Selvaraju Narayanasamy (2020). New Insights into the Remediation of Water Pollutants using Nanobentonite Incorporated Nanocellulose Chitosan Based Aerogel . Journal of Polymers and the Environment.

Vivek Sharma, Tasrin Shahnaz, Chandi Patra, N. Selvaraju (2020). A comparative study of raw, acid-modified and EDTA-complexed <i>Acacia auriculiformis</i> biomass for the removal of hexavalent chromium . Chemistry and Ecology.

Shahnaz, T., Sharma, V., Subbiah, S., Narayanasamy, S.(2020). Multivariate optimisation of Cr (VI), Co (III) and Cu (II) adsorption onto nanobentonite incorporated nanocellulose/chitosan aerogel using response surface methodology . Journal of Water Process Engineering. 36.

Sharma, V., Shahnaz, T., Subbiah, S., Narayanasamy, S.(2020). New Insights into the Remediation of Water Pollutants using Nanobentonite Incorporated Nanocellulose Chitosan Based Aerogel . Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 28. (7). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 2008-2019.

Shahnaz, T., Patra, C., Sharma, V., Selvaraju, N.(2020). A comparative study of raw, acid-modified and EDTA-complexed Acacia auriculiformis biomass for the removal of hexavalent chromium . Chemistry and Ecology. 36. (4). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 360-381.

OTHER

Kumar, S.K., Mendez, N.F., Sharma, V., Valsecchi, M., Adhikari, S., Pai, V., Sribala, G., Broadbelt, L., Schadler, L., M&#252;ller, A.J., et al.(2024). Mechanism of Micro and Nanoplastics Formation from Semicrystalline Polymers . Research Square.

Kumar, S.K., Mendez, N.F., Sharma, V., Valsecchi, M., Pai, V., Lee, J.K., Schadler, L., M&#252;ller, A.J., Watson-Sanders, S., Dadmun, M., et al.(2024). Mechanism of Quiescent Nanoplastic Formation from Semicrystalline Polymers . Research Square.

BOOK CHAPTER

Sharma, V., Dastidar, M.G., Roy, S.(2023). Biohazardous effect associated with various pharma-effluent discharge in a biotic system . Treatment of Pharmaceutical Wastewater Innovative Technologies and the Adaptation of Treatment Systems. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 399-422.

Vivek Sharma, Monalisha Ghosh Dastidar, Sharmili Roy (2023). Biohazardous effect associated with various pharma-effluent discharge in a biotic system . The Treatment of Pharmaceutical Wastewater.

Sharma, V., Dastidar, M.G., Sutradhar, S., Raj, V., De Silva, K., Roy, S.(2022). A step toward better sample management of COVID-19: On-spot detection by biometric technology and artificial intelligence . Covid 19 and the Sustainable Development Goals. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 349-380.

Roy, S., Dastidar, M.G., Sharma, V., Kim, B.S., Rajak, R.C.(2022). Application of geno-sensors and nanoparticles in gene therapy: A new avenue for gene delivery . Nanomaterials in Clinical Therapeutics Synthesis and Applications. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 177-204.