CV

since 2024

Research Assistant at the European Centre of Just Transition Research and Impact Driven Transfer (JTC) at Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

since 2024

PhD Candidate Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany

2022 – 2023

Research Assistant, Albert-Ludwigs University of Freiburg, Germany

2019 – 2021

Research Assistant, CSIR National Chemical Laboratory, India

2018 – 2019

Teaching Assistant, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India

2016 – 2018

Master in Science (Analytical Chemistry) (CGPA-9.6), Savitribai Phule Pune University, India

2013-2016

Bachelor in Science (Chemistry) (CGPA-7.5), Savitribai Phule Pune University, India

 

Projects

Vitrimeric Polymers

The life-cycle of polymers remains a critical concern for modern society, as the large-scale production of plastics demands solutions that are both ecologically responsible and economically viable. Vitrimers, a novel class of materials, merge the best features of the two main types of polymers: thermosets and thermoplastics, offering enhanced durability, recyclability, and self-healing abilities. Traditional thermosets, which are crosslinked permanent polymer networks, are widely favored for their mechanical strength and chemical resistance, but they are difficult to recycle once cured. In contrast, thermoplastic polymers can be melted and reshaped, but often lack the necessary stability required for more demanding applications. Vitrimers overcome these limitations by embedding dynamic bond exchange, allowing their reprocessability at high temperatures, while retaining structural integrity under operating conditions.