- Optimize welding parameters for new and existing steel grades for resistance spot welding and fiber laser welding through laboratory trails- Conduct weld testing, metallurgical analysis and failure analysis on welded samples- Coordinate and execute research projects- Write research proposals for industrial projects and government funding agency- Assist and mentor junior PhD and Master students for their projects - Write research papers for publication in scientific journals, and deliver presentations at international conferences and project meetings - Organize internal seminars to share knowledge within the research group- Collaborate with universities, companies, and research labs to develop joint projects and exchange research ideas

- Published 10 refereed journal papers with total impact factor of 27, plus 3 conference papers and presented in many conferences- Primarily focused on ultrasonic spot welding, resistance spot welding, and fiber laser welding of magnesium, aluminum, and steel for similar and dissimilar configuration- Characterized and modeled the intermetallics layer and devised novel methods to inhibit their growth- Proposed various interlayers to improve dissimilar weld joint strength- Characterized mechanical and metallurgical properties of these joints- Designed experiments and conducted statistical analyses of data to optimize welding process parameters to improve joint strength - Collaborated with visiting scholar for fiber laser welding characterization of Ubisor steels, dual-phase steels and high-strength low alloy steels- Developed hot and cold rolled Al/Mg/Al tri-layered clad sheet to improve corrosion resistance of magnesium alloy and optimized post roll annealing parameters to achieve maximum strength- Evaluated high and room temperature residual stress in solid oxide fuel cell electrolyte coatings- Performed hardness and toughness measurement to optimize plasma spray process parameters- Developed short and long term research proposal- Project coordinator form Ryerson University for Upset Protrusion Joining (UPJ) of lightweight alloys

Materials Science Fundamentals (W2014, W2013)Biomaterials (W2013, W2012)Statics and Mechanics of Materials (F2013, F2012)Applied Finite Elements (Fall 2011)• Conducted tutorial and lab classes of undergrad courses with strong administrative and communication skills.• Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations. • Presented subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of professor, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role- playing methods.• Exercised safety protocols among the students while performing lab experiments.• Discussed assigned duties with classroom professor in order to coordinate instructional efforts. • Marked student’s lab reports, assignments, mid-term and final examinations. • Supervised mid-term and final examinations.

- Taught undergraduate course (Material Science I) to class of up to 100 students- Delivered3 hrs. lecture per week- Developed and implemented new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research- Designed, prepared and developed teaching materials- Assessed student’s coursework- Set and marked assignments, midterm and final examinations - Supported students through a pastoral or advisory role- Participated in First Year and Common Engineering Office meetings- Prepared documents for Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board review

- Provided technical support for the field support organizations and customers via phone, emails and customer site visits- Identified customers' needs and provided the 'best' or 'total' solution from a wide range of products and services- Demonstrated ability to address conflict or opposing opinions and maintain a pleasant and cooperative temperament with internal and external customers- Solid understanding of troubleshooting techniques and methodologies in Industrial equipment- Coordinated with customer, service department and erection department- Developed abilities to eventually become an expert in subject matters- Compiled technical bulletins and troubleshooting guides to ensure field personnel have access to latest updates / reference data. - Provided technical training to sales and service engineers for new products- Maintained exceptional communication skills - both verbal and written- Worked independently and proactive on technical matters

- Conducted quality audits on components, tooling and processes- Performed quality approval of tooling/ process/ control plan of new component development- Tested failed/ defective machined parts for corrective and preventive action- Implemented and formulated various quality standards and systems to analyze the process capability of critical machine centers/ processes and to reduce customer complaints and warranty replacements- Developed fixtures to enhance productivity at assembly shop- Coordinated the entire system development, including requirement analysis, finalizing specifications, designing, and prototype development and testing- Conceived & implemented new process concepts for production optimization/ product improvement- Maintained the calibration of inspection, measuring & test equipment/ gauges and their inspection to minimize errors & faults- Interacted with vendors for resolving defects in components/ bugs in design and conducted audit of vendors’ tooling and processes- Evaluated supplier processes and systems for quality certification at suppliers’ end- Conducted system & capacity survey of new & existing vendors and processes- Performed internal auditing for ISO 9001 and maintained documents for renewal