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Publications
Internships
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Kumari Neelam

Aleje Politechniki 3B, Lodz,10

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented researcher with a strong background in polymer science, material chemistry, and environmental applications. Combining technical expertise in polymer modification, nanomaterials, and membrane characterization with practical experience as a dialysis technician, I bring a unique perspective on water purification and separation technologies. Passionate about developing sustainable and chemical-free solutions for water treatment, with proven research experience in hybrid materials, photocatalysis, and polymer processing.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Doctoral Researcher

Lodz University of Technology
02.2024 - Current
  • Research on Organic & Inorganic Hybrid pigments and surface modification strategies.
  • Linking material modification to environmental stability and application in polymers.
  • Extensive use of FTIR, SEM, DSC, TGA and UV-VIS characterization
  • Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify research gaps and inform project direction.
  • Developed and implemented experimental designs for data collection and analysis.
  • Analyzed complex datasets using statistical software to derive meaningful insights.


Master Dissertation

Aligarh Muslim University
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Thesis "Co(II) based 1D Coordination Polymer for Environmental Remediation via Photocatalytic Degradation of Dye".
  • Focus on water chemistry, Photocatalysis and pollutant degradation.

6- Month Reseach Project

Aligarh Muslim University
2019 - 2020
  • Investigated Molecular Interaction relevant to transport in polymeric system.


Dialysis Technician

New Matra Chhaya Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2017

Operated Dialysis system and ensured water purification processes.

Subject Matter Expert

Course Hero, INC.
  • Accomplishment-As a subject matter expert I have to answer questions from chemistry and biology subject and I get paid according to the quality of solution I provide, there is no limit on answering questions.

Science Teacher

ILM Achievers Coaching Centre
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Taught Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics to senior secondary students.

Field Survey Manager

The Wings of Desire(NGO)
01.2019 - 01.2020

Managed data collection and social outreach program.

Education

Ph.D. - Polymer and Dye Technology

University of Łódź

MSc. - Polymer Science and Technology

Aligarh Muslim University
01.2022

B.Voc - Polymer Science and Coating Technology

Aligarh Muslim University
01.2020

Diploma - Dialysis

Jawaharlal Nehru medical College, AMU
01.2014

Skills

    1 Poster presentation at Symposium on Polymer Innovation - SPI, University of Miskolc, Hungary 2025

    2 International Conference on Marie Curie Alumni Association, Poland 2025

    3 Summer School in Computational chemistry in action at University of Lodz, poland 2025

    4 International Web Conference on trends in nanotechnology India 2022

    5 International Conference on Sustainable solutions in Industrial pollution, water and waste water treatment India 2018

    5 Workshop: Pushing the limits with differential scanning fluorimetry 2022

    6 Electrochemical techniques in batteries, fuels cells and supecapacitors India 2018

Accomplishments

1. Polymer Synthesis and Modifications.

2. Membrane/Material Characterization: FTIR, SEM, TEM, DSC, TGA, UV-VIS, GPC, Spectrophotometry, Contact angle measurement.

3. Process Modelling (Basic), Data Analysis with Origin

4. Scientific writing and communication.

Language Skills

English – Fluent
Polish - Elementary
Hindi - Mother Tongue
Urdu – Intermediate

Publications

Shamim,A, Neelam, K/Removal of Pesticide Pollutants from Aqueous Waste Utilizing Nanomaterials Via Photocatalytic Processes: A Review, International journal of Environmental Science,2023,(volume21),pages 4653-4684 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-023-05341-6 

Internships

  • 2022 Fully Funded Synergistic Training Program utilising the Scientific and Technological Infrastructure (STUTI) by DST, GOVT. of India.
  • 2020 “Plastic Testing and Processing” from Central Institute of Petrochemical Engineering and Technology (6-months CIPET;CST) Dehradun, India.
  • 2019 “Rubber (Styrene Butadiene and Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) Testing and Processing” from Indian Institute Rubber Manufacturers Research Association,(3-months) Mumbai, India.

Online Courses

  • Advance Diploma in Polymer Physics(Alison online free course)
  • Diploma in Chemical Process Safety(Alison online free course)
  • Chemical Safety, Relief and Risk Assessment(Alison online free course)
  • Discovering Science Global Challenges-University of Leeds
  • Centre for safety, health and environment in cooperation with centre of excellence on hazardous substance management(Chulalongkorn University)

Timeline

Doctoral Researcher

Lodz University of Technology
02.2024 - Current

Science Teacher

ILM Achievers Coaching Centre
01.2022 - 01.2024

Master Dissertation

Aligarh Muslim University
08.2020 - 08.2022

Field Survey Manager

The Wings of Desire(NGO)
01.2019 - 01.2020

Dialysis Technician

New Matra Chhaya Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2017

MSc. - Polymer Science and Technology

Aligarh Muslim University

B.Voc - Polymer Science and Coating Technology

Aligarh Muslim University

Diploma - Dialysis

Jawaharlal Nehru medical College, AMU

6- Month Reseach Project

Aligarh Muslim University
2019 - 2020

Subject Matter Expert

Course Hero, INC.

Ph.D. - Polymer and Dye Technology

University of Łódź
Kumari Neelam