Arvind Manikandan
Oldham
Summary
Materials science and nanotechnology professional with hands-on experience across nanoparticle synthesis, thin-film fabrication, and materials characterization (XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis, DSC, SEM), combined with computational modelling skills in MATLAB/Simulink and Python. Complements technical depth with MSc-level training in engineering leadership, including co-development of a behavioral safety and compliance framework. Comfortable operating across biotechnology, renewable energy, and diagnostics research contexts, with strong technical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern (Contract)
Biolim Centre for Science and Technology
Chennai
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Developed and compared three iron-oxide-based nanoparticle formulations — bare Fe₃O₄, soya-lecithin magnetoliposomes, and chitosan-coated Fe₃O₄ — for targeted drug delivery, and evaluated their blood toxicity.
- Synthesized nanoparticles via co-precipitation, encapsulated them in soya lecithin and chitosan coatings respectively, and ran UV-Vis-based hemolytic assays on human blood (AB+) to quantify biocompatibility across all three formulations.
- Identified chitosan-coated Fe₃O₄ as the least toxic formulation (7% relative absorbance vs. 45% for bare Fe₃O₄ and 44% for magnetoliposomes), and showed it released 70% of its adsorbed drug over 2,800 minutes — directly supporting its selection as the most promising drug-delivery candidate for cancer therapy.
Research Assistant (Contract)
Rapture Biotech
Noida
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Synthesized and characterized magnetic iron oxide and copper nanoparticles via chemical and green biological routes to identify the method best suited for biomedical use.
- Produced iron oxide nanoparticles via co-precipitation and two chemical hydrolysis routes plus a papaya-leaf-extract green synthesis; produced copper nanoparticles via ammonia-complexation chemical reduction and a tulsi-leaf-extract biological route; assessed blood-compatibility by UV-Vis spectroscopy.
- Found co-precipitation (45%) and chemical synthesis (44%) gave substantially higher biocompatibility readings than green synthesis (7%), providing a clear, evidence-based recommendation on which of the 4 synthesis routes tested was safest for biomedical application.
Soft Skills Trainer
KGISL Institute
Coimbatore
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Designed and delivered communication, teamwork, and employability training across 6 engineering departments, tracking competency progression and running assessment-based verbal ability testing.
- Ran daily competency tracking (Capable/Ideal/Proficient tiers) across a cohort of 265 students (CSE, IT, ECE, Civil, Mechanical) over a 2-week training cycle, and administered a 50-question verbal ability mock test to 35 participants.
- Grew average daily attendance/engagement in tracked sessions and lifted "Proficient"-tier student counts across multiple departments over the training cycle (e.g., IT proficiency count rose from 3 to 4 students week-on-week); mock test data (mean score 19.3/50, top score 48/50) gave a concrete baseline to target follow-up coaching.
Intern
KL University
Vijayawada
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Investigated graphene oxide (GO)/PVA-PVP nanocomposite thin films for solar cell applications within a four-member team, testing how GO loading affects conductivity.
- Synthesized GO via Hummer's method and fabricated 3 thin-film samples at increasing GO:polymer ratios (10:90, 20:80, 30:70), characterizing each by impedance spectroscopy (5 kHz–900 kHz), XRD, and DSC.
- Measured a >1,000-fold drop in impedance as GO content increased — from ~80 kΩ at 10% GO down to ~15 Ω at 30% GO at low frequency — quantitatively demonstrating GO's conductivity-enhancing effect and its viability as a low-cost charge-collecting layer for thin-film photovoltaics.
Production Associate (Part-Time)
DemiPower Group
Swansea
11.2024 - 06.2026
- Ensured smooth operations on the work floor.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety and efficiency.
- Ensured operational compliance in restaurant to maintain quality and safety standards.
Cashier (Part-Time)
Mopra Express
Swansea
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed stock inventory and replenishment to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided excellent service.
- Handled petty cash management and daily cash reconciliation.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Leadership and Management
Swansea University
Swansea07-2025
Master of Science - Nanoscience to Nanotechnology
Swansea University
Swansea01-2024
Master of Science - Nanoscience
La Trobe University
Melbourne01-2021
Bachelor of Technology - Nanotechnology
Amity University
Noida, India05-2018
Skills
- Materials Synthesis & Fabrication – Hands-on experience synthesizing nanoparticles (iron oxide, copper, magnetite) via chemical and green biological routes, and fabricating thin films (PVA/PVP blends) for renewable energy and biomedical applications
- Materials & Biological Characterization – Skilled in XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, DSC, and SEM for structural, optical, and thermal analysis; experienced in hemolytic assays for nanoparticle toxicity/safety profiling
- Computational Modelling – Built a MATLAB/Simulink equivalent-circuit model simulating electrical impedance of biological cells, benchmarked against peer-reviewed experimental data, to support non-invasive diagnostic research
- Cross-Functional & Compliance Skills – Co-developed the GIUSTO behavioural safety and regulatory compliance framework, applying cross-functional collaboration and risk management principles; experienced in translating technical work for varied audiences through prior training/coaching delivery
Projects
- Enhancing Behavioural Safety at Seda UK — Swansea University MSc Team Project (Client: Seda UK) | 2025
- Part of a 6-person MSc team to diagnose gaps in behavioural safety culture at Seda UK's manufacturing site and design a tailored intervention framework, presented directly to Seda's board of directors.
- Fielded an 89-response employee questionnaire and conducted on-site interviews across shop floor, middle, and senior management; benchmarked findings against Bird's Safety Triangle and 3 established safety models (ABC, Heinrich's Domino Theory, DuPont Bradley Curve); co-developed the GIUSTO behavioural safety model (Guide by Example, Identify and Reward, Uphold the Process, Speak Out, Take Responsibility, Observe and Improve) and a 5-phase, 10-week deployment plan.
- Identified a critical under-reporting gap — only 17 near-misses logged in 2023 against 945 hazards and 26 accidents, far below Bird's Triangle expectation — and delivered a board-ready implementation roadmap with new KPIs (audit compliance score, near-miss reporting quality) targeting Seda's existing 66.7% average audit compliance score, moving the organisation from a compliance-driven to an ownership-driven safety culture.
Certification
- Programming with Python for Data Sciences, NIIT, Coimbatore, 11/01/19, 04/30/20
- Behavioural Science Course, Amity Centre of Behavioural Science, 04/01/18
- English and Communication Course, Amity Institute of Corporate Communication, 02/01/18
- French Language Course, Amity School of Foreign Languages, 02/01/17
Timeline
Production Associate (Part-Time)
DemiPower Group
11.2024 - 06.2026
Cashier (Part-Time)
Mopra Express
11.2022 - 12.2023
Soft Skills Trainer
KGISL Institute
01.2022 - 09.2022
Research Assistant (Contract)
Rapture Biotech
03.2018 - 08.2018
Research Intern (Contract)
Biolim Centre for Science and Technology
04.2017 - 09.2017
Intern
KL University
01.2017 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Engineering Leadership and Management
Swansea University
Master of Science - Nanoscience to Nanotechnology
Swansea University
Master of Science - Nanoscience
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Technology - Nanotechnology
Amity University