Hari Prasanth Email & Phone Number

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Research, investigate and understand product criteria to implement DVP projects, Failure analysis, Foreign substance and contamination analysis.• Conduct characterization and testing of materials using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). • Ensure all testing and analysis meet applicable industry standards and protocols (ASTM, DIN, ISO, BI) and regulations of NABL..• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, researchers, and technicians.• Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation of experimental results in LIMS.• Provide technical support and insights for ongoing research and development projects.

Chennai

Research & Development of friction brake pads based on different Solid lubricants | Analysis of material properties using various material characterization techniques such as XRD, TGA, DSC, SEM, OM etc., Performed and studied the performance of all different metal sulfide pads with lab-scale CHASE test and Variable Speed Test rig to understand the friction stability, fade friction, fade temperatures. Wear tests were also carried out to investigate the wear rate for all pads.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

I was involved in researching the extraction of synthetic rutile and its subsequent characterization, including performing wet chemical analyses. I gained practical experience in operating various instruments such as XRF (X-ray Fluorescence), TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis), DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry), PSA (Particle size Analyzer), as well as conducting Hardness testing (Rockwell), UTM (Universal Testing Machine) procedures, porosity testing, and utilizing a densiometer.

Chennai

Oversaw production operations, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards and efficient workflow management. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement production schedules & ensure timely completion of tasks. Supervised Manufacturing processes, heat treatment processes and drawing operations to maintain precision in manufacturing. Performed root cause analysis (RCA) to address inefficiencies, minimizing downtime and enhancing production output. Managed and maintained accurate production documentation in compliance with industry regulations and safety standards. Proposed and implemented continuous improvement strategies to optimize the production line, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

M. Tech - Materials Engineering, 8.73

My major project was involved in research and development of Sb-free friction brake pads. Varying different solid lubricants in low-met.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 7.77 / 10.00

Activities and Societies: Member of SAE club, Represented my college on a Conference for society of automobile engineers, Interested.

Higher Secondary, 9.1/10.00