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Abhishek Ambekar
Process Development Engineer, Metabolix Inc.


M.S.E. in Plastics Engineering with a graduate certification in 'Medical Plastics Design and Manufacturing' at University of Massachusetts Lowell. Currently pursuing a part time PhD in Plastics Engineering at UMass Lowell.

Area of Expertise: Biodegradable plastics processing.Pellet mill densification, Wet milling/grinding, medical plastics and polymer structure and property relationship.

Publications: 8 journal publications and 3 conference publications.

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Pranav Kukade
Graduate student at University of Massachusetts Lowell.


M.S.E. in Plastics Engineering with a graduate certification in Medical Plastics Design and Manufacturing at University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Area of Expertise: Experience with biodegradable PHB copolymers. Hands-on experience on various plastics processing machines such as injection molding machine and extruders such as single and twin screw compounding extruders, blown and cast film extruders, sheet extruders.  Experience with various polymer testing equipments.

At Present: Working at Bioplastics Development Center for UMass Lowell/Metabolix Inc. and aspiring for new career opportunities.

Publications: 1 journal and 1 conference publication



Vaibhav Mahajan
Graduate student at University of Massachusetts Lowell.


M.S.E. in Pl astics Engineering with a graduate certification in Plastics Design at University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Area of Expertise: Experience with processing bio-based biodegradable polymers like Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) copolymers as well as high performance materials like Polyether ether ketone (PEEK), Polysulfones (PES), etc.  Technical support, application development, polymer processing, mold and product design and simulation of high performance plastics.

At Present: Working at Bioplastics Development Center for UMass Lowell/Metabolix Inc. and aspiring for new career opportunities.



Prathamesh Bagade
BE Polymer



Area of Expertise: - Strategy planning, Market Sizing, Feasibility analysis, Formulating Business Models for Market penetration and Business Development.

Areas of Interests: Innovative Polymer applications, Brand Management, Clean Technology, Energy friendly materials for construction and infrastructure development.


Mrs. Trisha Ambekar (Prachi Shikhare)
Visual Designer



Bachelors in Applied Arts (commercial arts) and have a four years of experience in UI/graphic designing.

Area of Expertise: User interface designing, illustration, animation, usability engineering.

At present: Acting as Branding and communication director in Greeneon.

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