Seemit Praharaj

Seemit Praharaj, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. They have worked as a Principal Engineer (Chemical & Materials Engineering) at Xerox since 2015, where they have played a key role in the development and integration of print processes for the next generation Xerox production cutsheet printer. They have also led a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, creating and executing detailed test plans. Prior to this role, Seemit worked as a Senior Engineer and an Engineering Specialist at Xerox, overseeing novel ink activities and optimizing printing conditions.

Before joining Xerox, Seemit gained teaching experience at the University of Notre Dame, where they served as a Graduate Instructor, Instructor, and Teaching Assistant. They conducted lectures, discussion sessions, and helped grade assignments and exams for various engineering courses. Their research at the university focused on cross-streamline migration of particles and its impact on rheological properties and mixing.

Seemit also gained industry experience as a Summer Intern at Atul Limited, where they analyzed distillation procedures and suggested improvements for increased yield. They also worked as a Research Intern at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where they experimentally analyzed the behavior of a shear thinning oil on a rotating plate.

Overall, Seemit Praharaj, Ph.D. has a strong background in chemical and materials engineering, with expertise in print process development, teaching, and research.

Seemit Praharaj, Ph.D. completed their education in a chronological order. Seemit began their academic journey in 1999 by attending KVB High School, where they completed their high school education. In 2005, Seemit went on to pursue their Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Chemical Engineering at the Institute of Chemical Technology (UDCT). After completing their undergraduate degree, they joined the University of Notre Dame in 2009. There, they obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Chemical Engineering in 2015, followed by a Ph.D. in the same field of study.