Conducted research on novel composite structures and their potential applications in the field of blast mitigation through state-of-the-art mechanical designs and technologies including advanced experimental, numerical and computational technique. •Developed novel experimental techniques which involved high-speed imaging, and extreme sensing techniques such as digital image correlation, shock sensing, and Split Hopkinson Pressure bar.• Demonstrated high verbal and written communication skills by authoring 4 + international journal publications and presenting the work at multiple prestigious conferences.• Analyzed large experimental data sets in a regular manner using MATLAB and other related software. • Conducted material test evaluation using standard and novel methods for metals, composites, glass and soft materials, including high strain rate characterization.• Conducted failure analysis on proposed novel structures which underwent extreme impact loadings.•Instructed undergraduate laboratory courses (Mechanical Engineering Experimentation) and mentored graduate and undergraduate students in advanced experimental techniques.

• Led and directed team efforts and interacted with cross-functional teams within and outside of the organization to deliver on project goals.• Optimized key company product portfolio including high-flow rate industrial valves, flow dampers, and diverters which brought down the product fabrication costs and enhanced productivity.• Led the development of new products (in-line hydro-based damper systems for potable water pipelines), overseeing designing, prototyping and mechanical design optimization stages. •Introduced Finite element and computational fluid mechanics analysis framework for various products which improved the structural analysis process and introduced advanced mathematics-based modern analysis procedures for the first time in the organization. • Created new material qualification and validation documentation for the various product portfolio and communicated validation results to peers and leadership. • Involved closely with the quotation/costing, design job packet development, manufacturing process and quality control team during the training and induction phase with the organization providing exposure to GD&T, DFA/DFM.

Research broadly in the area of experimental solid mechanics

Designing a fixture for a vertical CNC hub with a multi-tool function.