Sitangshu Chatterjee Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia, United States

College Station, Texas, United States

• Developed a predictive multiscale model on Abaqus to study the finger-device contact mechanics and drive design and material selection• Successfully identified the root cause of preferential contamination in electroadhesive touchscreens using hypotheses formulation, experimental design, surface characterization and multiphysics numerical modeling• Built the test setup from start to finish – CAD, machined parts, GD&T for CNC machinist, integrated electromechanical components (force/torque sensors, motor-controlled motion stages and fixtures) and built a LabVIEW VI for automated data acquisition• Mentored undergraduate researchers

Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

Bohemia, New York

• Created 3D CAD models for critical components and performed Finite Element Analysis on Solidworks, in collaboration with R&D teams• Aided customers to choose the correct characterization instrument from over 30 options• Performed critical ASTM-standard laboratory tests, and wrote detailed reports with observations• Collaborated with sales and service teams from USA, Europe and Asia for technical support • Operated and demonstrated test equipment in 2 conferences, to over 1000 attendees• Led technical documentation and drafted application notes for new CRM implementation

Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

FABRICATION OF A CUSTOM TRIBOMETER FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF FRICTION FORCES AT HAPTIC INTERFACES• Performed 3D CAD modeling of all components of test-setup on Solidworks (fixtures and interface plates for motion stages and force sensors)• Used machining (mill, lathe) for manufacturing of precise custom-made parts and negotiated with vendors for procuring off-the-shelf components• Implemented control system for feedback-controlled constant loading using NI LabVIEW• Performed mechanical assembly of fixtures, sensors, actuators and data acquisition system• Carried out experiments and debugged system to tune it for vibration reduction and optimal performance, lowering standard deviation of constant load control by 37%

Durgapur Area, India

A wearable soft pneumatic finger glove with antagonistic actuatorsA Novel SMA driven Soft Manipulator for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Tokyo, Japan

Design and development of a soft robotic earthworm with hydrostatic skeleton

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechanical Engineering, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Intramural Indoor Soccer - Official The 12th Can - Member Round Table Talks - VP, Marketing

Bachelor'S Degree (First Class Distinction), Mechanical Engineering, 8.33

Activities and Societies: Member-NIT Durgapur Football Team Mess Secretary Sports Secretary

Cbse (Std-Xii), Science, 95.80 %

Activities and Societies: Member, Discipline Committee Member, Soccer team Member, Athletics team

Cisce (Std-X), 94.00 %

Activities and Societies: Vice-Captain