NIMMU SOSAMMA JOHN
Thiruvananthapuram,India
Summary
Aspiring R&D Chemist and Paint Technologist seeking opportunities within esteemed paint or chemical manufacturing firms in India, aiming to leverage formulation expertise to elevate product performance and drive innovative coating solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
R&D; Chemist
OPTICHEM Specialties FZE
Dubai
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Optimised driers and additives for improved production efficiency.
- Conducted root cause analyses, resolving formulation issues effectively.
- Performed coating application tests across multiple substrates to ensure quality.
Contract Chemical Engineer
VSSC, ISRO
Trivandrum
01.2017 - 02.2023
- Developed PU and silicone anti-static white coatings for LVM3 (Chandrayaan-3).
- Formulated waterborne PU emulsion paint specifically for launch vehicles.
- Created UV-curable PU coatings along with low-VOC primers and paints.
Education
B.Tech - Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Equivalent
Kerala University
Thiruvananthapuram 01.2011 - 01.2015
Skills
- Formulation expertise: PU, silicone, epoxy, acrylic, alkyd, UV-curable, low-VOC
- Testing proficiency: Viscosity, gloss, colour, adhesion, scrub resistance, thickness
- Process optimization: Dispersion, resin synthesis, scale-up, drier optimization
- Tool utilization: HSD, viscometer, gloss meter, UV curing systems, film applicator, roller mills, flash evaporators, spectrophotometer, FTIR
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Paint Technologist & R&D; Chemist with 7+ years' experience in coatings, resins, PU, silicone, UV-curable, and low-VOC systems. Hands-on formulation, testing, application, QC/QA, and root cause analysis experience with aerospace and industrial projects.
STRENGTHS
- Strong research orientation
- Good documentation & communication
- Independent R&D; capability
Timeline
R&D; Chemist
OPTICHEM Specialties FZE
02.2023 - 12.2025
Contract Chemical Engineer
VSSC, ISRO
01.2017 - 02.2023
B.Tech - Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Equivalent
Kerala University
01.2011 - 01.2015