R&D Engineer (Materials Lead/ Mechanical Design)

• Jan 2023 - Present

- Utilized Ansys Mechanical to solve transient thermal and transient structural problems- Captured complex Alumina sintering behavior at high temperatures- Analyzed thermal and structural stresses on Alumina during sintering process- Developed models to predict material behavior and optimize sintering process parameters- Collaborated with research and development team to design experiments and validate simulation results- Presented findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders. Show less

Lead Materials Engineer (Ceramic Engineering)

• Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

1. Exhibiting material engineering knowledge to develop an internal material property database for R&D Engineers to implement in future PX design.2. Demonstrating strong project management capability by leading or helping several projects (new powder qualification, advanced ceramic processing, PX failure analysis, PX reliability/lifing, ceramic processing- quality) with internal stakeholders.3. Developing cross-functional leadership by closely working with the quality, product design, R&D, and manufacturing team for several project. Show less

Mac Reliability Engineer

• Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

1. Demonstrated material science engineering knowledge to narrow down the root cause of a failure by analyzing different materials and mechanical characterization data, including FTIR, DSC, TGA, CT scan, X-ray, EDS, SEM, and stress-strain data. 2. Exhibiting strong reliability engineering capability by successfully launching Mac-Book Pro-2021 (16 and 14-inch Mac-book Pro ) by supporting the Display Rel engineering team through planning and executing different reliability tests (Mechanical, drops \& environmental) and their failure mode effect analysis. 3. Developing cross-functional team management abilities by driving multi-facet problems and identifying their solutions by aligning different teams within internal and external stakeholders locally and internationally. Show less

Assistant Researcher | Lab Manager | Manufacturing and Mechanics Lab

• Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

1. Demonstrated strong manufacturing (compression molding, VARTM, hand layup) skills by preparing polymer matrix (different resins) and ceramic matrix composites.2. Exhibit excellent managerial skills by successfully managing multiple projects, including AFRL(CeramicMatrix Composite for supersonic ablation), ONR (Polymer Matrix Composite for harsh environments), and STTR (3D Printed soft materials) funded projects, resulting in three (3) peer-reviewed journals, and three (3) technical presentation in a recognized scientific society, informing on results of the study.3. Achieved substantial problem-solving skills through establishing ideas/methods by using my robust mechanical & materials characterization experiences, i.e., optical, SEM-EDS, micro CT, XRD, DSC, TGA, FT-IR, MALDI-TOF-MS, Nano-Indentation, Mode I and Mode II fracture test(Static and Fatigue) with Statistical Process Control (SPC).4. Supervise the existing experimental methods and help to solve the problems within our teams. Assist the research team (7-8 people) in enhancing the research outcome's performance and validating the computational results using experimental characterization to meet the project goals. 5. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students to conduct their research in the lab.6. Process polymers by various techniques, including 3D printing, hand lay-up, open molding, VARTM, prepreg, and compression molding. Show less

Employee in Training Research Associate

• Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

• Obtained extensive training on polymer composite and additive manufacturing processes such as VARTM and 3D printing process.• Obtained robust materials characterization experiences by extensively using SEM, XRD, DSC, TGA, FT-IR, MALDI-TOF-MS for the different research projects.• Mentoring Undergrad Research student in Entering Research Programme.

Research Associate | Thermoelectric Alloys Development

• Jul 2015 - Dec 2018

• Demonstrated strong processing skills by developing thermoelectric alloys using high-temperature electrochemistry (emf measurement) and CALPHAD approaches (Thermo-Calc, FactSage, Pycalphad) for high-temperature applications and their thermodynamic stability, resulting in a two (2) peer-reviewed book chapters, three (3) journals, and five (5) technical presentations in a recognized scientific society, informing on results of the study.• Obtained robust materials characterization experiences by extensively using SEM, EDS, XRD, FTIR, DSC and TGA for different NSF endowed project including thermoelectric (TE) and electro-deposition project.• Established innovative tool developing capabilities by constructing a prototype EMF, thermal and electrical conductivity setup, creating concept through comprehensive testing, characterizations, and validation. Also, possessed a strong managing capability while directly managed and scheduled the EMF, thermal and electrical conductivity setup, resulting in reducing the time to measure transport properties of materials by 90% in thermal and electrical conductivity setup.• Demonstrated managerial skills in handling the NSF project (USD 440K) by performing experiments,obtaining and analyzing the data, and preparing reports within the deadline, resulting in the renewal of the grant every year.• Facilitated new research proposal development including literature reviews and writing. Show less

Graduate Teaching Assistant | Lab in charge

• Aug 2015 - Nov 2018

Excellent leadership skill demonstrated by teaching senior-level undergraduates in Chemical Metallurgy, Engineering Materials Lab and Materials Thermodynamics. *Materials Thermodynamics MTE 562 (Fall 2016)*Chemical Metallurgy MTE 441 (Fall 2016 & Fall 2017)*Engineering Materials: Structure and Properties MTE 271 (Fall 2015)

Graduate Council Fellow|Thin Film Processing|Band Gap Engineering| Characterization

• Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

• Demonstrated firm micro-fabrication processing capabilities by developing Ag-coated WO3 nanocubes on a Si wafer by sputtering and diffusion annealing process in a cleanroom environment, which led to a journal publications and a technical presentation in a recognized scientific society. • Achieved substantial materials characterization skills by using SEM, EDS, XRD, and UV-vis. • Showed excellent supervision ability by directly managed and trained undergraduate research students on the DC and RF sputtering system. Show less

Graduate Research Assistant | Plastic & Composite Processing | Waste Processing|Mechanical Test

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

• Exhibited sufficient processing competency by synthesizing nanoparticles from the waste material while gaining experience in nanoparticles reinforced polymer composite component manufacturing.• Gained extensive materials characterization experiences by using SEM, TEM, EDS, XRD, Raman, FTIR, and Mechanical testing, resulting in two (2) peer-reviewed journals and one (1) technical presentation in a recognized scientific society, informing on results of the study.• Directly managed and scheduled the plastic injection molding machine, tooling and design new mold for the thin plastic film.• Possessed managerial expertise by directly managed and scheduled the plastic injection molding machine, tooling and design new mold for the thin plastic film. Show less

Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2012 - May 2014

Creative mentorship skill demonstrated by mentoring and grading for Engineering Graphics and Engineering Dynamics for undergraduate freshmen level courses* Teaching Assistant for Dr. Jun Xu - Engineering Graphics (Fall 2012)* Teaching Assistant for Dr. Jun Xu - Engineering Dynamics (Spring 2013)* Teaching Assistant for Dr. Rangari - Materials Characterization (Spring 2014)

Research Assistant

• Feb 2012 - Jul 2012

• Fabricated lead free 3D chips joining materials which will withstand at high temperature performance • Micron layers of different metals were deposited using electroplating and got desired intermetallic between different layers which have higher melting point than the metal layers to achieve high temperature performance. • Fabricated lead free 3D chips joining materials which will withstand at high temperature performance • Micron layers of different metals were deposited using electroplating and got desired intermetallic between different layers which have higher melting point than the metal layers to achieve high temperature performance.

Occupational Trainee | CFD analysis | TGA kinetics

• Mar 2011 - Dec 2011

• Gained extensive trained in kinetics parameters measurement and numerical modeling. • Gained extensive trained in kinetics parameters measurement and numerical modeling.

Undergraduate Research Assistant | Corrosion Engineering | Characterization

• Oct 2009 - Dec 2010

• Demonstrated robust thin film processing capabilities by Anodization of Galvanized Steel. • Obtained materials and mechanical characterization experiences by using SEM, EDS and Microhardness test. • Gained corrosion testing experience on Anodized Galvanized Steel, improving the corrosion resistance by 15 times than the plain Galvanized Steel, which led to a conference-best paper award. (18th International Corrosion Congress, Perth Australia,2011). Thesis/Final year project: "Improvement of Corrosion Resistance of Galvanized Steel by Anodization" Show less

General Secretary

• Mar 2009 - Nov 2010

Industrial Attaché

• May 2010 - May 2010

• Served as an industrial intern at Abul Khair Steel Limited. • This comprised of a month long training on Steel production • Served as an industrial intern at Abul Khair Steel Limited. • This comprised of a month long training on Steel production