Farisa Shajahan
Polymer Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in coatings R&D, polymer testing, rubber characterization, and quality control
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Polymer Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in coatings R&D, polymer testing, rubber characterization, and quality control. Experienced in resin and pigment evaluation, weathering tests, salt spray testing, colour matching, and laboratory analysis. Skilled in operating analytical instruments including Brookfield Viscometer, Spectrophotometer, Glossmeter, QUV Weathering Tester, MDR, and UTM.
Seeking opportunities in Research & Development, Quality Assurance, and Product Development within the coatings, rubber, plastics, and polymer industries.
Experience
Technical Trainer - Polymer Processing & Testing - CIPET(Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology) - Palakkad
(2025-10 - 2026-03)
- Conducting theory and practical training sessions for students in polymer processing and testing.
- Supervising laboratory practices covering areas such as polymer characterization, compounding, and quality evaluation.
- Training students on processing equipment including injection moulding, blow film extrusion, and single-screw extruder operations
- Supporting product development and documentation activities, emphasizing process optimization and quality assurance.
- Teaching theoretical sessions on polymer processing, equipment operation, and safety procedures
- Promoting workplace discipline through implementation of 5S methodology and good laboratory practices (GLP).
R&D Intern - Valspar Coatings - Bangalore, Karnataka
(2025-01 - 2025-04)
- Conducted quality and performance tests on coatings, including viscosity, pH, QUV weathering, colour matching, adhesion, salt spray test, and application properties
- Hands-on experience with instruments such as Brookfield Viscometer, Spectrophotometer, Glossmeter, Salt Spray Chamber, and QUV Accelerated Weathering Tester.
- Carried out a project comparing two resins (Alkyd resin systems) and Rutile pigment in product formulations, analyzing their impact on performance, stability, and appearance.
- Prepared test reports, supported R&D and QC teams, and maintained SOP-based lab documentation.
Education
B.Tech - Polymer Engineering - UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING THODUPUZHA (2021 - 2025)
Higher Secondary - Computer science - MGM HSS KURUPPUMPADY (2019 - 2021)
SSLC - ST. JOSEPH'S GHS CHENGAL KALADY (2019 - 2019)
