PhD, Mechanical Engineering & Civil Engineering (dual degree)

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI · Composite Vehicle Research Center

Thesis: Multi-Material Bonded Joints under Intermediate Strain Rates. Advisor: Dr. Mahmood Haq.

MS, Mechanical Engineering

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

MS, Structural Engineering

Anna University, Chennai, India

BS, Civil & Structural Engineering

Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, India

Technology Commercialization Intern — Engineering & Physical Sciences

MSU Innovation Center, East Lansing, MI

• Evaluate the technical and commercial potential of emerging engineering and materials technologies through IP, prior-art, market, and competitive analyses
• Assess commercialization pathways, industry applications, partners, and licensing opportunities
• Translate findings into technology assessment reports and presentations

Summer Fellow

IACMI – The Composites Institute · Winona State University

• Manufactured thermoplastic coupons via injection molding
• Produced glass fiber-reinforced composite plates via compression molding
• Fabricated a windshield component using thermoforming
• Machined composite parts via CNC as part of hands-on manufacturing training

Graduate Research Assistant II — Adhesives & Multi-Material Joining

Composite Vehicle Research Center, Michigan State University

• Functionalized polymer and filler chemistries through silane modification and oxidation; characterized materials using FTIR, Raman, DMA, rheology, TGA, and SEM
• Developed a nano/micro-scale hybrid filler system enabling induction-based debonding and healing while maintaining joint strength
• Generated strain-rate-dependent mechanical data through tensile and drop-weight impact testing to support constitutive modeling of reversible multi-material joints

Thermal Spray Coatings for Maintenance and Sustainment of Vehicles

NCMS-funded project · technical input from GVSC and PPG

• Led development and optimization of nanoparticle-modified clay coatings for metal and GFRP substrates, including preliminary powder-coating process development
• Characterized coating performance using pull-off adhesion, corrosion, eddy-current NDT, DSC, TGA, and thermal analysis

Lightweight, All-Terrain, Autonomous Electric Vehicles — Structural Design & Integration

GVSC-funded · Thrust Area 07

• Develop multifunctional multi-material composite structures for automotive lightweighting, including VARTM-manufactured car hoods and battery-tray structures
• Conduct impact, interlaminar shear, and mechanical characterization of composite structures
• Measured Mode I fracture toughness of z-stitched composites (ASTM D5528); Y-direction stitching raised G_Ic to 4.72 N/mm from a 0.77 N/mm baseline, resulting in an invention disclosure

Structural Design Engineer Intern

Larsen & Toubro, Chennai, India

• Analyzed structural systems in ETABS and verified design compliance with project specifications and codes
• Performed material assessments and collaborated with senior engineers to optimize design efficiency

Site Engineer

Utracon Structural Systems Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, India

• Supported post-tensioned slab construction, including tendon installation, stressing, and grouting of epoxy-coated strands

Graduate Teaching Assistant — EGR 102, Introduction to Engineering Modeling

Michigan State University

• Led MATLAB and advanced Excel labs for engineering applications
• Provided code debugging, model development, and computational problem-solving support

Graduate Teaching Assistant — CE 305, Introduction to Structural Analysis

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

• Led instruction and problem-solving sessions in engineering mechanics and structural analysis
• Covered statics, truss, beam, and frame analysis
• Provided individual technical mentoring to students

President, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) — MSU Student Chapter

Vice President, SAMPE — MSU Student Chapter

Secretary & Events Coordinator, SPE — MSU Student Chapter

Hearing Board Member, College of Engineering Student Committee, MSU

Treasurer, Michigan State University Toastmasters Club

Conference Session Moderator, SPE Auto EPCON

Lab Training & Outreach

Trained 50+ students in CAD, 3D printing, and mechanical testing; led lab tours and coordinated outreach events.