Food Scientist with a good Research and Development experience.

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AKHIL BAJAJ
501 East, 32nd street* Apt 1603*Chicago, IL 60616* (765) 479-5295
abajaj2@hawk.iit.edu
Summary
Masters of Science candidate majoring in food safety and technology, with a good analytical chemistry, product
development and polymer science background with a decent command over various analytical equipments.
Hardworking personnel with a fusion of skill, knowledge and never say die attitude.
Skills
Laboratory:
Soxhlet Apparatus, Refractometer, X-ray Diffractometer, Photo Spectrometer, Scanning Electron Microscope,
Bostwick Consistometer, Micro compounder, Differential Scanning Colorimeter (DSC), Dynamic Magnetic
Analyser (DMA), Microwave Acid Digester, Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP-AES), Thermogravimetric
Analyser (TGA), Horiba particle size analyzer
Software:
Minitab 14, C –Programming, Microsoft Office Suite, Wrike, Recipe formulator
Certifications
HACCP: Planning and Implementation- International HACCP Alliance May 2015
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL Expected Graduation: December 2016
Masters of Science in Food Safety and Technology
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India June 2014
Bachelor of Technology in Food Science and Technology
Research Experience
US FDA- CFSAN, Bedford Park, IL, USA- Research Assistant June 2015- Present
 Prepared samples with different proportions of clay and polymers (Low Density Polyethylene and
Polypropylene) to produce packaging materials with superior strength, flame retardant and gas barrier
properties
 Incorporated Quantum dot nanoparticles into LDPE
 Extruded LDPE and Polypropylene films and dog bones using Micro compounder and further analysed
their glass transition state, melting point and strength using Differential Scanning Colorimeter (DSC)
and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
 Carried out Microwave acid digestion of nanoparticles and QD/LDPE films prior to ICP-AES
 Performed Inductively coupled plasma (ICP-AES) to determine the proportions of Selenium and
Cadmium in various Quantum dot particles before incorporating them in to LDPE
 Conducted Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) test for various polymers and colouring compounds
 Optimized conditions and developed thin films out of tough polymers such as nylon6 and polycarbonate
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India- Research Assistant September 2013 – July 2014
 Extracted and modified rice and corn starch using acid and alcohol

2. AKHIL BAJAJ
501 East, 32nd street* Apt 1603*Chicago, IL 60616* (765) 479-5295
abajaj2@hawk.iit.edu
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 Analysed starch behaviour through various tests such as swelling power and solubility, amylose
content, light transmittance, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction.
Professional Experience
Cannabistry Labs, Niles, IL- Research and Development Intern January 2016- August 2016
 Designed a Technical plan to develop an Oral Thin film Strip
 Analysed the behaviour and characteristics of oral polymers such Pullulan, Sodium Alginate and
Maltodextrin
 Adopted a reiterative approach to lock in the process variables
 Optimized the variables involved in the product delivery
 Developed the sample product using the optimized conditions
 Implemented the stage gate concept during the product development phase
 Realized the importance of team work in new product development
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL- Community Desk Assistant August 2015- Present
 Ensured the security of the residence halls by monitoring access, registering guests, and reporting
concerns
 Executed departmental and university protocols during building or campus emergencies
Catch Spices (DS Group), Noida, India- Quality Control Intern Jan 2014- April 2014
 Performed physical and chemical tests to check the quality parameters of various spices.
 Calculated Starch content in turmeric powder.
 Analysed the curcumin content of various samples of turmeric powder.
 Worked as a quality assurance personnel monitoring the packaging of spices.
 Monitored the cleanliness and sanitary conditions in the batch preparation and dispatch areas.
Activities
 Committee chair, TEDxIIT 2015
 Student Assistant, Career Fair,IIT 2015
 Organizer, Seminar on “Waste Management in Food processing Industry”(National- Level) 2013
 Participated in a food seminar at National Institute of Food Technology and Entrepreneurship Management,
India. 2013