Akanksha Bolke

Highly motivated Organic Chemistry professional with a Master's degree in Organic Chemistry and hands-on experience as a Research Executive at Reliance Industries Ltd. Possesses strong expertise and Hand on Experience in Polymer Synthesis and characterization techniques, using instruments such as GPC- IR, CILAS Particle Size Analyzer, and Karf-Fisher Titrator. Dedicated to research and innovation, backed by comprehensive skills in laboratory management, safety protocols, and chemical inventory.

Eager to apply Chemistry expertise and laboratory experience towards advancing innovative research and Process development in chemistry.

Research Executive - Reliance Industries Ltd - Mumbai, Maharashtra

(2024-06)

• Performed lab-scale polymer synthesis on improved bromination process of elastomer products.
• Synthesized Carboxylated Styrene- Butadiene Rubber (XSBR) utilizing advanced emulsion polymerization techniques, optimizing reaction Parameters to enhance latex stability and mechanical properties.
• Monitored pressure and thermal parameters during XSBR synthesis in Parr reactors to maintain particle size distribution.
• Analytical Characterization of synthesized polymers and latexes using GPC-IR, Particle Size Analyzer (PSA), Karl-Fischer Titrator to ensure product quality and optimize formulations.
• Operated Melt Flow Index (MFI) Equipment and Muffle Furnaces to evaluate the physical and thermal characteristics of synthesized materials.
• Maintained laboratory safety and operational efficiency by managing Chemical Inventories, Handling Gas Cylinders and segregating reagents based on reactivity matrices.

Masters - Organic Chemistry - Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College (2022 - 2024)

Bachelor - Chemistry - K.J Somaiya Autonomous College (2019 - 2022)