Iftekhar Ahmad
Assistant Professor
Petroleum Studies
Aligarh Muslim University
India
Biography
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (USA) [2009-2014] Thesis: Mathematical Models to Describe Antioxidant Depletion in Polyethylene-Clay Nanocomposites under Thermal Aging 2. M.Tech. in Polymer Technology at Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, MH [2005-2007] Thesis: Evaluation of Mechanical, Thermal and Rheological Properties of Polymer (Polyethytlene and Styrene-co-Acrylonitrile) Composites & Nanocomposite prepared with Mica, Fly-Ash and Modified Montmorillonite Clay. 3. B.Tech in Petrochemical Engineering at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP [2000-2004] INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE: 1. Worked as Assistant Manager at Wilmar International (Indonesia) in Biodiesel and Palm Oil related sector [2008-2009]
Research Interest
Polymers and Composites, Transport Processes
Publications
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Ahmad and P. A. Mahanwar, "Mechanical Properties of Fly Ash filled High Density Polyethylene", The Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, 2010, Vol. 9, No. 3, pages 183-198.
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Ahmad, G. Hsuan, C.Y. Li, and R.A. Cairncross, "Reaction Model Describing Antioxidant Depletion in Polyethylene-Clay Nanocomposites Under Thermal Aging", Polymer Degradation & Stability, 2014, Vol. 110, pages 318-335.
