Sindhu Pranavi

Operations Associate

New York, New York, United States0 mo experience

Key Highlights

Expertise in nanotechnology and material sciences.
Experience in both academic and industrial R&D roles.
Strong background in process engineering and optimization.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Chemical Engineering professional with a focus on Nanotechnology and Climate Technology.

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Skills

Core Skills

NanotechnologyMaterial ScienceConsultingVenture CapitalProcess EngineeringChemical Process DevelopmentMaterials ScienceProcess Intensification

Other Skills

Academic WritingAnnealingAnsys FluentAspen HYSYSAspen PlusAtomic Force Microscopy (AFM)Attention to DetailAutoCADBiomass ConversionChemical Process EngineeringChemical SynthesisChemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)Clean RoomCommunicationComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Experience

Columbia engineering

2 roles

Chemistry Instructor

Jul 2025 – Present · 8 mos · New York, United States

Design and implementation of a comprehensive preparatory chemistry curriculum for incoming HEOP and NOP students.
Developing engaging quizzes and assignments to enhance student understanding and retention.
Delivering interactive lessons and workshops, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Evaluating student performance to ensure a smooth transition into Columbia’s STEM programs.

Graduate Student Researcher

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · New York, United States

Investigating electro-optic properties of 2D TMD materials (3R MoS₂) using AFM characterization to advance nonlinear optical devices.
Performing precision flake exfoliation and transfer via polycarbonate stamping onto circuit-etched chips for device integration.
Conducting plasma etching in a cleanroom to isolate and refine 2D devices for high-performance optoelectronic applications.
Developing Experimental procedure for epitaxial growth of 3R MoS₂
Developing Transfer Matrix Models for non-linear optical simulations in 2D heterostructure and DBRs

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)ExfoliationPlasma EtchingWet Chemical EtchingFlake TransferEpitaxy+3

Barnard college

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Jan 2025 – May 2025 · 4 mos · New York, United States · On-site

Serving as a Teaching Assistant for a course on transition metals chemistry, acid-base properties, and ionic solids, for pre-
med students to enhance their understanding of chemistry in biology, neuroscience, and environmental science
Managing a group of 35 students, assisting with weekly readings, in-class problems, and grading assessments

Planeteer capital

Graduate Consultant

Jan 2025 – May 2025 · 4 mos · New York City Metropolitan Area · Hybrid

Conducted comprehensive techno-economic evaluations for climate-tech startups, focusing on textile recycling and material circularity innovations
Assessed technology readiness levels and market viability to create investor-ready strategy briefs
Collaborated with Columbia Business School to align sustainability goals with venture growth, enhancing impact-driven strategies

ConsultingKnowledge analystCommunicationVenture Capital

Sravathi advance process technologies pvt ltd

Process Engineer

Jun 2023 – May 2024 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Evaluated Mass Transfer Coefficient of Novel Flow Reactors to optimize chemical processes
Developed Continuous Distillation at Bench Scale for improved efficiency
Assessed the use of Flow Reactors for Complex Chemistries to enhance product quality

Data InterpretationProcess IntensificationWritten CommunicationGC-MSSensitive InformationChemical Process Development+16

Defence research and development organisation (drdo)

Summer Intern

Aug 2022 – Sep 2022 · 1 mo · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Designed and developed a Knock-Out Drum for Chemical Vapour Infiltration plant at DRDO
Conducted research on C-SiC ceramic composite materials for defense applications
Collaborated with a team to optimize manufacturing processes for improved efficiency

Sensitive InformationDocumentationInterpersonal SkillsPilot PlantAcademic WritingProcess Equipment design+1

Chemical engineering, ramaiah institute of technology

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Oct 2019 – Apr 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Conducted research in flow chemistry and process intensification to optimize chemical reactions
Explored advanced materials, specifically semiconductor 2D materials, for energy and environmental applications

Python (Programming Language)Data InterpretationMinitabFTIRProcess IntensificationUV/Vis Spectroscopy+12