➙Spearheading the development of an uncertainty-aware Digital Life Cycle for polymer composites, enabling a deeper understanding of material-process-microstructure-performance relationships while assessing energy and carbon footprint impacts.➙Leading the integration of high-fidelity multiscale modeling with rigorous experimental characterization to inform hybrid process implementations, fostering seamless data interchange among the Digital Life Cycle components.➙Overseeing the incorporation of machine learning models with inverse design steps, significantly enhancing the optimization of composite materials and manufacturing processes in alignment with DOE ERFC's directives for energy-conscious innovation.

Leading the Manufacturing Aspects of: Manufacturing Demonstration of a Large-scale, Multi-material Passenger Vehicle Sub-system - sponsored by DOE and Honda➙Developed performance v/s cost metrics to endless, woven and long carbon and glass fiber thermoset composites that meet static, dynamic mechanical, and manufacturing targets via HPRTM and Wet Compression Molding Processes. ➙Instituted a data acquisition methodology to developed FEA material cards (MAT 54) to accurately capture strain rate dependent composite failure by performing tensile, shear & compression tests and providing inputs to CAE and FEA materials support.

Led 2 Government Funded Projects in composite manufacturing with total capital budget of $ 6.8 MM.Functionally Designed Ultra-lightweight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites Door Assembly - Sponsored by DOE and Honda➙ Developed performance v/s cost metrics to endless, woven, long and short carbon fiber thermoplastic composites that meet static, dynamic mechanical, and manufacturing targets. ➙Instituted a data acquisition methodology to developed FEA material cards (MAT 54) to accurately capture strain rate dependent composite failure by performing tensile, shear & compression tests and providing inputs to CAE and FEA materials support. ➙Performed components level forming trials and dynamic tests for MAT 54 card validation➙Designed an experimental forming setup for manufacturing-to-response pathway using process & FEA simulation tools using Moldex 3D, Digimat and LS-Dyna. Modernizing South Carolina Manufacturing Assets to Enable Industry 4.0 - Sponsored by SCRA➙Developed a generalized Industry 4.0 framework to upgrade legacy manufacturing equipment ➙Designing a testing proposed framework on 3 lab scale devices such as injection molding, extrusion and 3D printing.

My doctoral work is focused on developing a structure-property relationship for Super Critical Fluid (ScF) assisted IM TPO foams using a conventional IM tool to understand the current limitation of the process and tooling. Subsequently, a manufacturing-to-response pathway is developed to help simulate the process-structure-property relationship via the use of rheological, bubble growth, and FEA models via a mean filed homogenization approach. Furthermore, this work investigates the development of a proprietary tooling concept that can control pressure drop and cooling, both vital parameters in controlling cell nucleation and structure. Lastly, as a proof of concept, this work delves into the design and prototyping of an interior garnish part that serves as a demonstration of an industry-scaled TPO foamed product.Hands-on experience in setting up and characterizing a diverse range of material properties – thermal (Heat Capacity ASTM E1269 | Thermal Conductivity ASTM D); mechanical (tensile ASTM D 3039 , compression ASTM D , bending ASTM D7264 and shear ASTM D7078); and rheological (capillary rheometer tests ASTM D 3835 and ISO 17744).MATERIAL SELECTION & PROCESSING EXPERTISE: Polyolefin, TPO's, Aliphatic and Semi-aromatic PAs, PEKK

My Master's work is focused on compatibilization and foaming of synthetic and bio-sourced polymers via twin-screw extrusion and foam (Chemical, Mucell or ScF ) injection molding.A certified Molded 3D analyst, having experience in coupling process simulations results with multi-scale material modeling software like Digimat to create and validate a manufacturing-to-response pathwayHands-on experience in setting up and characterizing a diverse range of material properties – thermal (DSC and TGA); mechanical (tensile ASTM D638, compression ASTM D1621, bending ASTM D7264 and shear ASTM D7078); and rheological (capillary rheometer tests).MATERIAL SELECTION & PROCESSING EXPERTISE: Polyolefin, TPO's, Aliphatic and Semi-aromatic PAs, Elastomers, TPEs

Member of Panel Process and Optics -Thin Films (PPO-TF) Engineering team. My major tasks were designing and executing fundamental & engineering investigations for new touch sensor technologies including: -• Developed a structure-property-process relationship for various polymers with an emphasis on mechanical, optical and electrical properties. • Investigated effects of accelerated aging for different polymers and helped establish first pass protocols to help define design guidelines. • Performed failure analysis on accelerated aged samples in order to understand root cause factors.

Gained hands-on experience in -1) Synthesis of different BODIPYE Monomers and their polymerization2) Processing BODIPYE polymers via Electrospinning 3) Characterizing electrospun fibers using techniques such as UV-Vis, SEM and GPC.

Gained hands-on experience in - 1) Synthesis of Silver doped Titanium Dioxide solution2) Processing of Silver doped Titanium Dioxide via Electrospinning 3) Testing antimicrobial, bio-compatibility, cell proliferation and osteogenic potential of these fibers using different protocols