Sai Aditya Pradeep, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

➙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.

Newark, De, Us

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.

Clemson, Sc, Us

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

Clemson, Sc, Us

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

Cupertino, California, Us

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.

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

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

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Automotive Engineering

Master Of Science (Ms), Materials Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Nanotechnology

Student Exchange Program, Physics

Aisse, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry And English