Position: Research Assistant | PhD Candidate 

Qualifications:  

• PhD Candidate in Polymer Engineering, Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Ireland (2021–2025) 

• M.Sc. in Polymer Engineering (2010) 

• B.Sc. in Polymer Engineering – Polymer Industries (2008) 

Areas of Interest: 

• Development and formulation of oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion resins for coatings and adhesives 

• Structural adhesives and coatings based on polyurethane, acrylics, silicones, and cyanoacrylates 

• Water-based adhesive and sealant systems, including emulsions, dispersions, and cementitious adhesives 

• Industrial-scale formulation and optimization of adhesives and coatings for construction and wood industries 

• Functionalization of plant oils and other bio-derived compounds for use in resins, coatings, and foams 

• Design and development of polyurethane foams, including bio-based alternatives 

• Kinetic and thermodynamic analysis of polymerization and curing reactions 

• Computational approaches to support formulation design and reaction mechanism studies 

• Green chemistry and materials innovation for scalable industrial applications