Jülich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Currently contributing to the advancement of ceramic thermal barrier coatings at Forschungszentrum Jülich. Focused on plasma spray applications for internal diameter surfaces, the research aims to develop thermal barrier coatings and their durability under extreme conditions. Leveraging expertise in materials science, the work bridges the gap between theoretical understanding and practical industrial aero/energy applications. Expert in thermo-mechanical finite element analysis and computational tools like Abaqus and ANSYS, with a strong foundation in statistical data analysis. Past contributions include optimizing Cold Spray technology for metal-to-composite applications and developing simulations for mechanical characterization. Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of high-temperature coating technologies through collaborative and innovative research.
As a doctoral researcher at the Jülich Thermal Spray Research Centre, my work is at the forefront of enhancing material properties under extreme conditions. My research focuses on the formation mechanisms and system properties of ceramic thermal barrier coatings, applied via plasma spray to internal diameter surfaces. This specialized area of research is part of a broader commitment to understanding the materials science aspect of coatings and development of these advanced coating systems for cylindrical components of industry.
Research team @MECCPolimi on the project COSMEC (Cold Spray of Metal to Composite). Developed explicit FEM/FEA models of metal particle impact on CFRP to study deposition mechanics, interface integrity, and residual stresses in cold spray (CS) processes. Implemented Johnson–Cook constitutive law with strain-rate and thermal softening to capture high-velocity impact and adiabatic heating effects. Built micro-mechanical models for unidirectional composites; evaluated fiber/matrix response under localized high-strain-rate loading. Employed Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian(CLE) to simulate metal–composite interfacial bonding, damage initiation, and delamination. Ran parametric studies to map process windows (particle velocity, standoff, temperature, surface prep) and recommend settings that maximize adhesion while protecting the laminate. Collaborated with the lab team to compare simulations with experimental observations and translate results into process guidelines.
▪ Delivered scalable digitalisation solutions; system integration; data analytics workflows. ▪ Expertise with performing root cause analysis and developed ETL architecture and ETL pipelines.
▪ Designed and Fabricated an All-Terrain Vehicle for SAE BAJA competition 2014. ▪ Assessing binocular obstruction, achieved turning radius 2.7m. ▪ Designed Positive Ackerman steering, achieved 93.15%. ▪ Structural analysis for tie-rods and steering components. ▪ Developed DFMEA, DVP, and design documentation to ensure the robust design and timed progress. ▪ Material and resources management.
ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) competition- Human Powered Vehicle Challange India at IIT Delhi ▪ Developed a mid-rail 7-speed gear with an aerodynamic coup trek vehicle. ▪ Designed and Developed an adjusting seat mechanism which saved the team 20% costs ▪ Performed FEA analysis for stress using HyperMesh and Ansys. ▪ Aerodynamic streamlined body with Cd = 0.37. ▪ Managed Manufacturing and resources( vendors and materials) ▪ Testing and fabrication of glass fiber composite material for the body of the vehicle. Performed Physical Characterization tests for materials and structures using NDT and ASTM standard tests.