Keywords:
ANSYS, ABAQUS, MATLAB, FORTRAN, LabVIEW, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, Fibre-reinforced composite, Universal testing machine (UTM), Fatigue machine, Impact test setup, Digital image correlation (DIC), Acoustic Emission(AE) techniques, Infrared (IR) camera, High speed camera
I am a doctoral research scholar at the Smart Material Characterization Lab (SMCL), Department of Applied Mechanics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) since 2019. The broad area of my research includes the post-repair behaviour of patch-repaired fibre hybrid composites made up of carbon and glass fibres, which can be helpful in real-life repair applications such as impact due to runway debris, tool drop during maintenance, bird strike, etc. I have a keen interest in studying the mechanics of composite materials, numerical modelling, and experimental characterisation. I am well acquainted with fabrication of fibre-reinforced composite and handling mechanical characterisation machines like universal testing machine (UTM), fatigue machine, impact test setup and measuring units like digital image correlation (DIC), and acoustic emission techniques, infrared (IR) camera, high speed camera. I have been exposed to programming tools like MATLAB, FORTRAN, LabVIEW, 3D modelling tools like CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, and Finite Element tools ANSYS, ABAQUS, developing the VUMAT subroutine during my research and have expertise in numerical modelling. My contribution to the scientific community is reflected in the three publications in international journals and the presentation of my work at the 23rd International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM 23) at Belfast, Northern Ireland. Aside from Ph.D. research, I have worked on an industrial project for Caterpillar to study the loosening of a bolt and nut joint due to cyclic vibration for different displacement amplitude. I have also helped to characterise the compressive, flexural and water absorption behaviour of glass fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC) for Vedic Architects and Sculptors based on ASTM standards. I have involved to provide practical project-based learning and engaging course structure for a better understanding of students during my teaching assistantship work in different UG and PG courses.
Skill Set:
Technical Skills: Universal Testing Machine (UTM), Fatigue Machine, Impact, Digital Image Correlation (DIC), Acoustic Emission (AE) Sensor, Infrared Camera, High Speed Camera.
Computational Skills: ABAQUS, ANSYS, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, MATLAB, FORTRAN, LabVIEW
Lab Affiliations:
Center Name: Smart Material Characterization (SMC) Lab