Aravinthan Gopanna

Strategic professional with broad knowledge and experience gained in the field of polymer engineering and technology, together with sound competency in research activities. Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment using cutting-edge technologies. Reputation as a resourceful team player working with integrity and professionalism to earn respect, inspire cooperation and exceed project expectations.

Royal Commission Yanbu Colleges & Institutes (RCYCI) – Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

Department of Chemical Engineering Technology - Lecturer & Researcher, Since 1/2014

• As Program Coordinator, managing the development and delivery of professional training of Chemical Engineering Technology Program. 
• Leading role in ABET & NCAAA accreditation exercises.
• As Researcher, facilitating research projects, technical services and consultation activities at Advanced Materials Laboratory.
• Organizing and delivering seminars, workshops and conferences.
• As Lecturer, teaching, assessing and supervising polymer processing, polymer testing, process instrumentation and process control courses and related laboratories.
• Providing professional training in Injection, Blow & Compression molding, Twin screw extrusion, Two roll mill, Internal mixer, UTM, Impact tester, DSC, TGA, HDT, MFR, Brookfield viscometer, Rotational viscometer, Capillary viscometer, Glossmeter, Hazemeter, Colormeter, Optical microscope, GC, FTIR-ATR, UV-Vis, Raman etc.
• Guiding students industrial training program. 

Higher Institute for Plastics Fabrication (HIPF) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Plastics Testing Laboratory - Senior Instructor & Head, 5/2007 – 7/2013

• Managed plastics test methods training courses.
• Supervised plastics testing laboratory.
• Provided professional training in plastics testing and characterization.
• Planned ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation documents for plastics testing laboratory.
• Executed industrial consulting and testing services.
• Fulfilled plastics testing laboratory ACCET accreditation activities.
• Organized short term courses on plastics test methods.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham – Coimbatore, India

Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science - Senior Lecturer, 09/2004 – 4/2007 & Lecturer, 2/2001 – 09/2002

• Delivered and develop polymer engineering related courses.
• Managed polymer materials, processing and testing laboratories.
• Monitored and assessed student’s industrial projects.
• Assisted industrial research projects and consultancy activities.
• Organized and delivered technical presentations in seminars and conferences.

Anabond Limited – Chennai, India

Research & Development Centre - Scientist B, 10/2000 – 1/2001

• Supervised rubber based adhesive unit.
• Developed rubber based adhesives formulation in accordance with client requirements.
• Handled adhesives processing and testing equipment.

Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research, Guntur, India

Doctor of Philosophy – Chemical Engineering, 2020

University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India 

Master of Technology – Polymer Technology & Engineering, 2005

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India

Bachelor of Technology – Polymer Engineering, 2000