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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Thin film coating R&D

Chennai Area, India

Thin film coating R&D

Edmonton, Canada Area

Develop novel technology for in-situ real-time solid content measurements in the process stream• Managed CAD 600k project by overseeing lab activities and supervising a 5-member team; accountable for timely completion of the project• Develop hybrid optical and γ-radiation assembly to quantify solid content in the industrial process stream• Optimize laser-based optical system to determine the solid content and particle size which will be commercialized for monitoring tailings pond and land reclamation activity• Develop coating to mitigate fouling of windows by understanding its chemistry for the optical system • Develop a strategy for faster evaluation of solid content using a low radioactive γ-radiation source• Communicated effectively by coordinating monthly and bi-annual meetings with internal and external stakeholders, writing scientific/technical reports and project progress report• Efficiently utilized project management tools such as project libre for milestone scheduling, budget management and resource allocation, implementing risk mitigation strategyThe project was ongoing when I left

Edmonton, Canada Area

Triboelectric Effect and Energy Harvesting• Extensively utilized statistical knowledge (Design of Experiment) to understand complex triboelectric charging process and demonstrated importance of optimizing interfacial chemical reaction for higher performance of Triboelectric Nano-generators (TENG)• Evaluated ways to estimate parasitic capacitance during device performance and demonstrated that TENG performance can decrease upto 4%. Also, demonstrated ways to optimize device performance in presence of parasitic capacitance • Synthesized and characterized radical polymer and demonstrated the role of molecular design for high energy density TENG devices Photo-electric study of novel materials• Demonstrated p-n junction creation in electro-spun BiFeO3 nanowires due to high surface to volume ratio for next generation photovoltaic application• Observed enhanced photo-thermal response in Pulsed Laser Deposited (PLD) MoS2 thin films due to increase in interfacial defects for potential uncooled IR sensor applicationViscoelastic properties of solids and liquids at nano-scale• Implemented non-conventional methods such as acoustic Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) for solids and Microfluidic cantilevers for liquids to understand the viscoelastic response of materials at nano-scaleFor more details please refer to project section. Laboratory Setup and Responsibilities• Managed the microscopy laboratory by ordering and organizing laboratory supplied leading to a saving of $35,000• Assisted in setting up Probe station, Pulsed Laser Deposition, Electrical Impedance setup• Exhibited leadership qualities by training 7 colleagues on AFM and related techniques and responsible for troubleshooting AFM problems

Edmonton, Canada Area

TA for MAT E 202 " Materials Science II"• Demonstrated basic concepts of the Materials Science using materials from our day to day activity• Assisted students during experiments to ensure smooth operation of the laboratory and timely finishing of the experiments• Evaluated student’s performance by assigning challenging designs and grading their reports

Mumbai Area, India

• Gained knowledge on ASME and ASTM standards;• Collaborated with researchers, on-site and procurement teams and external industries on material selection and specification welding issues etc. for current and future power plants;• Resolved issues related to materials with regards to flow accelerated corrosion, leak before break and corrosion under harsh environment for smooth running of plant with safety as the primary objective;• Investigated various mechanical properties of Zirconium based pressure tube for assessing its reliability and safe operation

• Studied optical, chemical and structural property of amorphous silicon carbide (a-SiC:H) thin film deposited by Hot Wire CVD (HWCVD)• Studied intrinsic stress generated during film deposition and its correlation with the structural property of a-SiC:H thin film• Developed in-house photolithography system for fabrication of a-SiC:H thin film for MEMS devices

Mumbai Area, India

• Assisted faculty by conducting tutorials, lectures and laboratory for undergraduate students for four semestersExperimentation and Measurement Lab (MM 215) - 1 SemesterMechanical Working of Metals (MM 302) - 1 SemesterInstrumentation and Process Control Theory (MM 451) - 2 Semester

Durgapur Area, India

• Gained knowledge about the work and material flow in a large integrated steel plant

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Materials Engineering, 3.5/4.0

Master Of Technology (M.Tech.), Materials Science, 9.38/10.0

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Metallurgical Engineering, 8.06/10