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Bhalaji Yadav Kantepalle

Bhalaji Yadav Kantepalle

Graduate researcher in chemical and life science engineering

Richmond, Virginia
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Joined February 2026
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Summary

Polymer and soft-functional-materials researcher focused on adhesives and wearable devices — Bhalaji's graduate work at VCU centers on silicone adhesives for personalized wearable vibrotactile devices, adhesion testing using ASTM methods, and polymer blend synthesis. sciprofiles+2
Active academic contributor and presenter — co-author on a 2025 MDPI Polymers article and presenter of poster work at university and ACS venues, indicating engagement in experimental polymer research and dissemination of results. mdpi+2
Practical industry experience in technical project management — prior roles listed at Kreative Organics and DeepThought-related ventures reflect experience in project management, data automation, and SAP optimization before transitioning to graduate research. datanyze+1
Educational trajectory from India to the U.S. graduate program — completed a B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering in India and enrolled in an M.S. in Chemical and Life Science Engineering at VCU, combining prior engineering training with current materials research. sciprofiles+1

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Mechanical Properties of Dual-Layer Electrospun Fiber Mats

June 1, 2025

Co-authored open-access article studying layered electrospun structures (TPU and nylon) to investigate effects of sequential layer deposition on mechanical properties, reporting significant increases in Young's modulus and discussion of implications for tissue engineering and separations.

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