Aleena Binu
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Recent graduate with a Master’s in Material Chemistry and Engineering, with research and technical experience in material testing, inspection methodologies, and data-driven analysis. Demonstrated strengths in technical documentation, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Adept at applying engineering standards, supporting quality assurance activities, and contributing to compliance focused manufacturing and inspection environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Generalist- Contract(Remote)
Outlier AI
01.2025 - Current
- Reviewed and validated large datasets, ensuring high accuracy and reliability.
- Identified and corrected errors to enhance data quality and consistency.
- Delivered high-quality results consistently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Graduate Research Intern
University of Windsor
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Studied stability of polyfluorene-based conjugated polymer nanoparticles created via nanoprecipitation.
- Maintained stability of fluorescent nanoparticles (50-500 nm) with consistent blue photoluminescence.
- Achieved over 90% probe retention at 4 degrees Celsius, compared to 60% variation at room temperature.
- Produced monodisperse suspensions (PDI < 0.3), surpassing established literature standards.
- Characterized particle size and concentration (10^10 particles/mL) using DLS and NTA techniques.
- Developed tunable probes for selective detection of microplastics (PS, PET, PE).
- Authored comprehensive scientific report connecting nanoparticle chemistry to environmental microplastic detection.
Education
Master of Material Chemistry Engineering -
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON 05.2024 - 10.2025
Master of Science - Chemistry
St. Joseph College/ Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam
Kerala 01.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Pavanatma College/Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam
06.2017 - 08.2020
Skills
- Nanoparticle characterization (DLS, NTA)
- Statistical analysis
- Technical writing
- Communication and leadership
- Analytical skills
- AI-driven analysis
- Cross-disciplinary problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Column chromatography
- Spectroscopy techniques
- Matlab programming
- Material testing
- Failure analysis
Certification
MATLAB and Simulink On-Ramp (MathWorks)
- Completed introductory course in MATLAB programming, data analysis, and Simulink modeling.
- Gained hands-on experience with basic MATLAB functions, scripting, and visualization techniques.
Projects
- Msc. Project-Diffusion Characteristic of Elastomeric materials, Studied solvent diffusion in NR and SBR by preparing vulcanized samples, conducting swelling/diffusion experiments, and calculating transport parameters. Gained expertise in polymer processing, rheology, diffusion analysis, and data interpretation.
- B.Sc. Project-Nutritional Analysis of Desiccated Coconut and Copra (Coconut Development Board, Kerala), Nutritional profiling of desiccated coconut and copra using AOAC protocols (Kjeldahl, Soxhlet, moisture/ash analysis) revealed fat 65-68%, protein ~7%, fibre 3.6%, and higher carbohydrate in desiccated coconut. Study demonstrated precise compositional differences relevant to food quality control and processing applications.
Conference
Presented research project on 'Stability of Conjugated polymer Nanoparticles for facile detection of Microplastics', 2nd MMCEn Conference at University of Windsor.
Achievements Awards
2nd MMCEn Symposium Best Research Presentation Award 2025 at University of Windsor (sponsored by Ethos Engineering & Testing,Texas).
Timeline
Generalist- Contract(Remote)
Outlier AI
01.2025 - Current
Graduate Research Intern
University of Windsor
01.2025 - 10.2025
Master of Material Chemistry Engineering -
University of Windsor
05.2024 - 10.2025
Master of Science - Chemistry
St. Joseph College/ Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam
01.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Pavanatma College/Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam
06.2017 - 08.2020