Harish Chakrapani
About Harish Chakrapani
Harish Chakrapani is a Research Associate specializing in preclinical research at Precision NanoSystems Inc. in Vancouver, Canada, with a strong background in chemical engineering and experience in various research and technical roles.
Current Role at Precision NanoSystems
Harish Chakrapani serves as a Research Associate - Preclinical at Precision NanoSystems Inc. since 2020. In this role, he focuses on optimizing processes related to lipid nanoparticles, including the design of experiments using Design of Experiments (DOEs) software. He prepares Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), batch cGMP reports, and technical presentations. His responsibilities also include coordinating with internal research groups and acting as the primary contact with clients to assess business needs.
Previous Experience in Academia
Prior to his current position, Harish worked at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta. He held various roles, including Grader for three months in 2019, Research Assistant for one month in 2020, and Graduate Research Assistant from 2017 to 2020. His work involved conducting research and assisting in academic projects, contributing to his development in the field of chemical engineering.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Harish Chakrapani obtained his Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta, studying from 2017 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Anna University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in chemical engineering principles and practices.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Harish gained practical experience through various internships early in his career. He worked as an Intern at Almeer Technical Services Co. W.L.L in 2016 for one month and completed industrial training at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited for one month in the same year. Additionally, he undertook industrial training at Precision Equipments in 2015 for one month. These experiences contributed to his understanding of the industry and enhanced his technical skills.
Research Contributions and Expertise
In his research role, Harish has conducted extensive studies on the lyophilization process for lipid nanoparticles. He has developed expertise in optimizing tangential flow filtration parameters to improve efficiency. His work includes assessing the effects of lyophilizer conditions on nanoparticle size and payload encapsulation efficiency. He has also been involved in technology transfer processes, facilitating the transition from small-scale studies to larger formulations.