Ramesh Tangirala
RMIT, RMIT University, Osmania University University College of Technology, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
0000-0003-3544-0404
About
An accomplished Chemical Engineer, holding a PhD from RMIT University, Melbourne, with a decade-long track record of expertise in reaction engineering, separation, and purification techniques, as well as the application of unit operations such as crystallization, distillation, absorption, and evaporation. This professional journey is further enriched by a solid foundation in planning and executing experiments, designing lab-scale equipment, and performing fundamental equipment design calculations.
Analytical Expertise: Skilled in conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses, utilizing advanced instruments such as HPLC, GC, XRD, DSC, TGA, SEM, FTIR, UV-VIS, FBRM, and PVM.
Process Development: Expert in developing processes and creating design reports for a diverse range of pharmaceutical products. Demonstrates a knack for optimizing processes from lab scale to industrial commissioning and a talent for facilitating seamless technology transfer.
PhD Work: Groundbreaking research focused on optimizing the crystallization process for para-methoxyphenylacetic acid (PMPAA), a key active pharmaceutical ingredient. This involved generating fresh data, applying thermodynamic models, probing into process scaling, and modelling nucleation kinetics. The research led to the development of innovative methods for estimating crystal growth kinetics and proposed optimal crystallizer designs, setting the stage to revolutionize drug synthesis and purification.
Scholarly Writing: Proficient in crafting precise, detailed scholarly publications and research proposals, demonstrating a mastery of academic language and conventions.
Computational Skills: Trained in C and C++ programming, adept at process simulation and modelling using Aspen Plus and HYSYS.
Employment
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RMIT Research Assistant2024 - Present
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RMIT University Technical & Operational Officer2022 - 2024
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Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Research Associate2013 - 2017
Education
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Osmania University University College of Technology B.Tech2006 - 2010
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (4)
- Calorimetric transformation studies for crystal growth kinetics of benzoic acid in binary mixtures during cooling crystallization Save
- Solubility Measurement, Modeling, and Thermodynamic Functions for para-Methoxyphenylacetic Acid in Pure and Mixed Organic and Aqueous Systems Save
- Measurement and correlation studies of the saturated vapor pressure, density, refractive indices, and viscosity of methyl 4-tert-butylbenzoate Save
- Measurement and modeling of solid-liquid equilibrium of para-tert-butylbenzoic acid in acetic acid/methanol + water and acetic acid + para-tert-butyltoluene binary systems at various temperatures Save