CV

Curriculum vitae of Abhishek A.

Contact Information

Name Abhishek A.
Professional Title PhD Student
Email mailtoabhishek97@gmail.com
Location Dept. of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, CUSAT, Kochi, Kerala 682022

Professional Summary

PhD student in regenerative biomaterials and theranostics, working on radiopaque biodegradable bone fixators, tissue engineering scaffolds, and locoregional cancer therapy.

Experience

  • 2023 - 2026

    Kochi, Kerala, India

    Junior Research Fellow
    Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
    Development of a radiopaque, biodegradable TACE system for hepatocellular carcinoma therapy (RUSA project, PI Prof. G.S. Sailaja).
  • 2022 - 2023

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

    Project Officer
    IIT Madras
    Development of interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) coatings (NPOL-DRDO project).
  • 2020 - 2022

    Kochi, Kerala, India

    PG Research Assistant
    Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
    Research on bone graft substitutes and bioglass-based biomaterials.
  • 2018 - 2019

    Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

    Project Trainee
    IIT Kanpur
    Development of injectable hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering.

Education

  • 2026 - Present

    Kochi, Kerala, India

    PhD
    Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
    Polymer Science and Rubber Technology (Regenerative Biomaterials and Theranostics)
  • 2020 - 2022

    Kochi, Kerala, India

    M.Tech
    Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
    Polymer Technology
    CGPA 8.52
  • 2017 - 2019

    Kochi, Kerala, India

    M.Sc
    CIPET
    Biopolymer Science
    CGPA 8.76
  • 2014 - 2017

    Kottayam, Kerala, India

    B.Sc
    Mahatma Gandhi University
    Chemistry
    CGPA 8.70

Awards

  • 2026
    GATE 2026
    GATE

    Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.

  • 2022
    First Position, M.Tech Polymer Technology
    Cochin University of Science and Technology

    Ranked first in the M.Tech batch (2020-22).

  • 2020
    GATE 2020
    GATE

    Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.

Publications

Skills

Biomaterials (Advanced): Hydrogels, Ceramic Composites, Nanocellulose, Radiopacity
Processing & Characterization (Advanced): 3D Printing, Polymer Nanocomposites, Mechanical Testing, Biomineralization Assays
Tissue Engineering & Drug Delivery (Advanced): Bone and Cartilage TE, Regenerative Medicine, Drug Delivery Systems
Materials Characterization (Advanced): FTIR, XRD, SEM/EDX, TGA/DSC, Tensile Testing
Polymer & Nanocomposite Synthesis (Advanced): Solution Casting, Sol–Gel, Electrospinning, Freeze Drying
Scientific Writing (Intermediate): Manuscript Preparation, Literature Review, LaTeX, Zotero
Software & Data Analysis (Intermediate): Origin, ImageJ, ChemDraw, Python, Microsoft Office

Interests

Research Interests: Biomaterials, 3D Printing, Polymer Nanocomposites, Tissue Engineering, Regenerative Medicine, Drug Delivery Systems