Experience

M. S. RAMAIAH UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

• India
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Professor

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Ongoing Research Work • Development of resin infusion technique with increased volume fraction of fibre – funded by Karnataka Council of Technological Upgradation, Government of Karnataka (Principal Investigator) – Rs. 43.25 lakh • Replacement of metallic aircraft parts with polymer fiber reinforced composites for Indian Air Force (IAF) • For BEL, Navi Mumbai o Optimization of Composite Transportable Container o Development of Composite Tubes for telescopic mast and stationary mast o Development of Acceptance Criteria for Composite Structures • Development of Gas Tight Composite Door and Hatches for Indian Navy • Working on prospective products with a global leader in automotive equipment using polymer fiber reinforced composites • Study on fatigue kinetics of damaged CFRP panels under aircraft spectrum loading and numerically estimating the fatigue life Current Appointments • Head, Composite Materials Research and Technology Centre • Spearheaded composites research and technological collaborations with Kazan National Research Technical University (KNRTU-KAI), Kazan, Russia. Member of core team involved in setting up of Engineering Centre for Composites Technology (ECCT) in collaboration with KNRTU-KAI. Planned and materialized the equipment list, specifications and procurement for ECCT. • Technical Head for development of prototypes for aircraft components and parts for ECCT • Coordinated for establishing RUAS as a Nodal Technology Centre for the BRDs at the IAF • Technology Consultant at VALDEL Advanced Technologies Current Affiliations • Authorised CEMILAC (Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification) certifier for ‘Analysis of Aircraft Structures, Engine and Exhaust Components for Military Airborne Applications’ • Certified training in design, development and manufacturing of helicopter and aircraft components and products using advanced composites and related materials at KNRTU-KAI, Kazan, Russia, May-June 2015 and September-October 2016 Show less



The University of Sheffield

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Post-doctoral Research Associate

  • Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

  • Part of Composite Systems Innovation Centre (CSIC) - academic arm of Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing• Developed masterbatch technique suitable for industrial production by incorporating carbon nanotubes and rubber matrix• Developed nanocomposites for Rapid Gas Decompression tests with James Walker Co. Ltd.• Tested nanocomposites seals for RGD tests as per NORSOK standards and extrusion tests• Failure analysis and damage tolerant design of polymer fibre reinforced composites Show less

• Ph. D. Research

  • Jun 2008 - Dec 2011

  Research• Developed a novel technique for incorporating nanoclays and carbon nanotubes into rubber matrix• Optimised the conventional rubber manufacturing process for preparing clay and nanotube nanocomposites• Developed gas permeability tests performed using a universal testing method applicable to nearly all gases for the determination of gas transmission rate through elastomer (or polymer) depending on temperature and pressureAcquired Skills• Industrial training at James Walker Co. Ltd, Cockermouth, UK in using rubber-compounding equipment like internal mixer (Francis Shaw K0 intermix), two-roll mill and compression moulding press• Completed modular course on Polymer Engineering, Polymer Physics, Polymer Dynamics and Macromolecular Rheology and Polymer Technology organized by Polymer IRC, 30th November to 5th October 2008, Sheffield• Structural Characterisation: X-ray Diffraction Analysis (XRD), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Ultracryomicrotomy, Light Microscopy, Laser Light Scattering Spectroscopy• Chemical Analysis: Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA), Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), NMR, FTIR• Testing Instruments: Tinus Olsen H10K-TU tensometer, Monsanto T2000 tensometer, Instron 2000 tensometer, Monsanto Viscometer, Monsanto Rheology tester, gas permeability testerCourse Work• Polymer Structure and Morphology, Mechanics and Failure Analysis of Composites, Principles and Practice of Powder Diffraction, Thermal Analysis, Electron Microscopy and Analysis, Advanced Electron Microscopy and Nanostructures, Nanopatterning and Nanomechanics Show less



Federal Mogul Goetze India Limited

• India
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Manager, Research and Development

  • May 2005 - Apr 2008

  Application and Testing Engineer (2006 - 2008) •Successfully managed and led a group of six co-workers in commissioning of two engine test beds •Involved in design validation of piston and piston rings by testing of various HCV, MCV and LCV engines •Involved in engine tear down analysis and investigation of failed piston and piston rings •Involved in design and development of piston and piston rings for various engines •Extensively used CAD packages like AutoCAD R14/2000/LT and ProEngineer 2000i/2001 for designing and development of piston and piston rings •Collaborated and worked with various manufacturing departments and divisions for development of piston and piston rings• Installed, tested and commissioned two engine test beds • Successfully led testing of various HCV, MCV and LCV engines which resulted in development and design validation of piston and piston rings • Conducted engine tear down analysis and investigation of failed piston and piston rings to improve lube oil consumption Design Engineer (2005 - 2006) • Consulted with development engineers for new prototypes • Performed technical analysis and prototype development economic studies of cost, operation and manufacturing of new piston assemblies • Utilized software including AutoCAD 2000/LT, ProEngineer 2000i/2001 for design and development of piston and piston rings • Collaborated with engineers, various manufacturing departments and customers for development of piston and piston rings Show less



Stumpp Schuele & Somappa Springs Pvt. Ltd.

• India
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Trainee, Product Development

  • Dec 2004 - May 2005

  • Developed Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) of stabilizer bars and engine valve springs for General Motors and Hyundai Motors • Successfully led key projects which resulted in development of cold coiled spring for Ford Motors and stabilizer bar for Hyundai Motors • Developed Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) of stabilizer bars and engine valve springs for General Motors and Hyundai Motors • Successfully led key projects which resulted in development of cold coiled spring for Ford Motors and stabilizer bar for Hyundai Motors