Chandra Prakash
Postdoctoral Fellow
Baltimore,United States
Summary
A highly motivated and skilled researcher focused on experimental and computational solid mechanics research. Bringing experience in both self-directed and support research in mechanics and materials. Enthusiastic about furthering field knowledge and extensive expertise in thermo-mechanical and chemical characterization of various materials, including metals, alloys, ceramics, and composites.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Post Doc Fellow
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
05.2019 - Current
- Developed multiscale computational framework for composite material
- Conducted independent research to develop novel constitutive models
- Collaborated with researchers, external agencies, and institutions
- Published and communicated research results in international conferences
- Provided training and support for undergraduate and graduate students
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Developed and executed experiments to support projects
- Designed high-speed imaging based novel material characterization technique
- Collaborated in successful proposal writing and idea generation
- Published papers and participated in conferences and meetings to present findings
- Worked collaboratively with project team members
Graduate Research Assistant
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Designed and executed novel experiment for material characterization
- Developed computational models for contact, plasticity using nonlinear FEM
- Prepared report, papers and presented in conferences and meetings
- Maintained and managed laboratory equipment and research materials
- Experience with materials synthesis and characterization
Education
Ph.D. - Aeronautics And Astronautics
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 08.2014 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology
Kanpur, India 08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Raipur, India 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Experimental Material Characterization
Proficient in Raman Spectroscopy, Nano-indentation, Photon DopplerVelocimetry, High-speed Imaging
Numerical Modeling and Programming, Finite Element Method, Peridynamics
ABAQUS, Fortran, C, MATLAB, Python, Julia
Research Methodologies and Laboratory Development
Written and oral communication
Additional Information
- United States National Congress on Computational Mechanics Travel Award, 2021
- AAE Teaching Scholarship, Purdue University, 2018-2019
- World Congress on Computational Mechanics Travel Award, 2018
- Computational Materials Science Travel Grant, Texas A&M U., 2016
- Purdue CSE Program Lynn Fellowship, 2014-15
- M. Tech. Gold medal, IIT Kanpur, 2013-14
- Academic excellence award, IIT Kanpur, 2012-13
Work Availability
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Timeline
Post Doc Fellow
Johns Hopkins University
05.2019 - Current
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Purdue University
01.2019 - 05.2019
Ph.D. - Aeronautics And Astronautics
Purdue University
08.2014 - 12.2018
Graduate Research Assistant
08.2014 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology
08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
08.2007 - 05.2011