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M.T.Ramesan
Manammel Ph-91-482-656474 (Res)
MevelloorP.O. Kottayam
Kerala State
India 686 609

e-mail : mtramesan@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a challenging position in the field of Polymer Science
EDUCATION:

Ph. D. in Polymer Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University, India. 2002.
(Title of the thesis: Dichlorocarbene Modified Styrene Butadiene Rubber and Its Application In Rubber- Rubber Blends)
MSc in Organic Chemistry, School of Chemical
Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, India. 1993.

EXPERIENCE:
Organisational Experience:

Now working as Post Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Chonbuk National University, South Korea from April 2002 onwards
Five year research experience in polymer technology from (Rubber Chemistry Physics Technology Division) Rubber Research Institute of India, Kerala, India.
One year research training in Organic Chemistry from Regional Research Laboratory(CSIR), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

Administrative Experience:

Worked as the District Coordinator (for two districts) of Kerala State Open School (KSOS), a wing of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) for a period of one year from 2000 to 2001.

COURSE WORK:
Polymer Chemistry, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Physical
Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy.

SKILLS:
Proficiency in using standard and modern polymer analytical equipments.
Experience in FTIR, NMR, GPC, DMA,TGA, XRD , Universal Testing Machine, Rheovibron, Rheocord, Rheometer, Flexometer, Abrader and most other polymer testing instruments.
Computer Skills: Chemdraw, Chemwindow, Chemoffice
Chem Sketch, MS Windows, Microcall Origin

SUMMARY

·Preparation and characterization of ionomers based on poly propylene.
·Polymer clay nanocomposite.
·Synthesis and characterisation of dichlorocarbene modified styrene butadiene rubber
·Evaluate the compatibilization of styrene butadiene rubber/ chloroprene rubber and styrene butadiene rubber/ nitrile rubber blends using dichlorocarbene modified styrene butadiene rubber
·Involved in the development and characterization of novel natural rubber and dichlorocarbene modified styrene butadiene rubber.

AWARDS
Senior Research Fellowship, CSIR. 1996.

PUBLICATIONS:
(1) Investigation on the Addition of Styrene Butadiene Rubber in Natural Rubber and Dichlorocarbene Modified Styrene Butadiene Rubber Blends. M.T.Ramesan, T.K. Manoj Kumar, R. Alex and B.Kuriakose Journal of Materialas Science, 37,109-116(2002).
(2) Compatibilization of SBR/NBR Blends Using Chemically Modified Styrene Butadiene Rubber. (Part 1: Effect of Chlorine content of Compatibilizer)
M.T.Ramesan, B.Kuriakose, P.Pradeep, R. Alex and S. Varghese
International Polymer Processing, 16, 183-191(2001).

(3) Compatibilization of SBR/NBR Blends Using Chemically Modified Styrene -Co- Butadiene Rubber. (Part 2: Effect of Compatibilizer loading)
M.T.Ramesan, and R. Alex
Polymer International, 50, 1298-1308 (2001).
(4) Influence of Carbon Black on Uncompatibilised and Compatibilised SBR-NBR
M.T.Ramesan,C.K.Premalatha and R.Alex.
Plastics Rubber and Composites, 30, 355-362 (2001).

(5) Role of Dichlorocarbene Modified Styrene Butadiene Rubber in Compatibilization of Styrene Butadiene Rubber and Chloroprene Rubber Blends.
M.T. Ramesan, G.Mathew, B. Kuriakose and R. Alex.
European Polymer Journal, 37, 719-728 (2001).

(6) Dichlorocarbene Modified SBR Vulcanisation Behaviour and Physical properties
M.T. Ramesan and R. Alex.
Kautschuk Gummi Kunststoffe, 10,596-600 (2000)

(7) Dichlorocarbene Modification of Styrene Butadiene Rubber.
M.T. Ramesan and R. Alex.
ournal of Applied Polymer Science, 68, 153-160 (1998).
(8) Interaction of Silica on Uncompatibilised and Compatibilised Styrene Butadiene Rubber and Nitrile Rubber Blends
M.T. Ramesan, G.Mathew and R. Alex.
European Polymer Journal (Accepted)
(9) Environmental Aging and Flammability Behavior of Natural Rubber/ Dichlorocarbene Modified Styrene Butadiene Rubber Blends.
M.T. Ramesan, N.V.Khanh, D.S.Lee and R. Alex.
Journal of Industrial Engineering and Chemistry ( Submitted)
(10) Penetration of Oils into Dichlorocarbene Modified Styrene Butadiene Rubber.
M.T. Ramesan, N.V.Khanh, D.S.Lee and R. Alex.
Material Science and Letters ( Submitted)

REFERENCES:
Dr. Baby Kuriakose
Joint Director
Rubber Research Institute of India
Rubber Board .P.O., Kottayam-9, Kerala, India.
e-mail : rrii-kotm@x400.nicgw.nic.in

Dr. Rosamma Alex
Scientist
Rubber Chemistry Physics Technology Division
Rubber Research Institute of India
Rubber Board .P.O., Kottayam-9, Kerala, India.
e-mail: rosammaalex@hotmail.com

Prof. Dai Soo Lee
Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology
Chonbuk National University
Chonju 561-756
Republic of Korea.
-mail: dslee@moak.chonbuk.ac.kr

Prof. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai
Former Vice Chancellor
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam
Kerala, India 686 560

PERSONAL DETAILS

1. Present Address
Dr. M.T.Ramesan
Post Doctoral Researcher
Chonbuk national university
Chonju 561-756
Republic of Korea.
Ph. 0082-019-7812438 (Res), Fax: 82-63-270-2306
E mail: mtramesan@hotmail.com
2.Date of birth : 16 Jan 1968
3.Sex : Male
4.Nationality : Indian
5.Marital Status : Married