1. Research Institute of Textile Chemistry and Textile Physics, Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck
Höchsterstrasse 73, A-6850 Dornbirn, Tel ,
Modification of Physical Performance of Regenerated Cellulose Substrate by Chemical and Physical Process
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2. Background of Researcher
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Background of Researcher
Name: Uttam Chandra Paul,
ESR- STEP ITN, PhD student- UIBK, Austria,
Education
Sep Present
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, Leopold-Franzens University of Innsbruck, Austria (9 months)
2008
Master of Philosophy in Textile Chemistry, School of Materials, Textiles & Paper, University of Manchester, (Manchester, United Kingdom)
1999
BSc in Textile Engineering and Technology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
1994
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Jahangirnagar University College, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
1992
Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Savar AC High School, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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3. Background of Researcher
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Background of Researcher
Professional
2004
Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator, BVCPS (BD)
Successfully managed the QA department and achieve the “ISO 17025” Quality Management Certificate. Skills developed included:
Project management- delivered required results on time, and within tight schedule(ISO Certificate)
Planning and flexibility- agreed detailed QA plan with the General Manager, which was reviewed weekly. Used these reviews to modify the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) when an alternative research strategy was suggested by a colleague, resulting in enhanced results and quick implementation of the QA policy.
Negotiation- through contacts with the Clients, Agents and Vendors on technical and operational matters based on textiles technical standard and “ISO 17025”.
Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator, BVCPS (BD)
Initiated and co-ordinated the QA policy with other colleagues to identify their particular needs and conducted regular monitoring of the SOP as part of the quick implementation of the QA system. Random checking of test results, recommending the corrective and or preventive actions for all types of irregularities, analysing the root cause for incorrect testing and handling customer complaints. Organizing the intra-and inter laboratory verification practices to reduce the variability of the testing process.
Testing Engineer, MTL (BD) LTD
Working across four distinct areas of laboratories (such as physical, chemical, analytical and conditioning) demonstrated independent thought in analysing problems, adopting suitable strategies and developing new techniques.
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4. Scientific Goal of Research
Cellulosic Materials: Viscose, Lyocell, Cotton...
Polysaccharides (PS): Pectin, Alginate, Xanthan...
Immersion in Polysaccharides solution
To enhance hydrophobic/hydrophilic, barrier, mechanical properties, can be used as high performance textiles or medical textiles
Chemical/ Physical Modification
New PS based products
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5. Results COD (mg O2/l) vs. polysaccharides concentration (g/l)
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6. Results STEP-ITN Mid-Term Review Meeting,
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7. Training Received so far:
Attending weekly seminar since October 2009 in Research Institute for Textile
Chemistry and Textile Physics, Dornbirn, Austria
Attending lecture part-2 “Instrumental Analytical Methods to Characterize Fiber Polymers and Fibers”, Dr. Eduard Burtscher, Research Institute for Textile Chemistry and Textile Physics, Dornbirn, Austria
Attended lecture part-1 “Basic Concepts of Textile Chemical Processes”, Prof. Thomas Bechtold, Research Institute for Textile Chemistry and Textile Physics, Dornbirn, Austria
Attended STEP-ITN Mid-year meeting in Vlaardingen Netherland, March 2010
Complimentary Skills-From Laboratory to the Market, Dr. Robert Farr, Unilever Food and Health Research Institute, Vlaardingen Netherland, 30 March 2010
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8. Training Received so far:
Complimentary Skills-Writing/Presentation skills, Prof. Timothy J. Foster, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom), Vlaardingen Netherland, 30 March 2010
Oscillatory Measurements in Rheology- Fundamentals and Applications, Prof. Volker Ribitsch, University of Graz (Austria), Vlaardingen Netherland, 31 March 2010
Starch as a Hydrocolloid or Hydrocolloid Gelation and Non-Food Applications of Hydrocolloids, Prof. John R. Mitchell, Biopolymer Solutions Ltd. (UK), Vlaardingen Netherland, 31 March 2010
Hydrocolloids Structure and Properties, Prof. Timothy J. Foster, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom), Vlaardingen Netherland, 31 March 2010
Food Applications of Hydrocolloids, Dr. Robert Farr and Dr. Alois Popp, Unilever Food and Health Research Institute, Vlaardingen Netherland, 31 March 2010
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9. Secondment or Visit Likely
University of Jena, Germany
Lenzing, Austria/ TITK, Germany
Likely
(Not yet finalised)
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10. Thank You for Your Attention
The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Community's 7th Framework Programme [FP7/ ] under grant agreement no
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