Kiran Poudel
San Marcos
Summary
MME with experience in material processing and characterization with passion for prototyping and hand-on work that drive product development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Prototype Technician
Material Analysis and Research Center(MARC)- APL
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed the operation, maintenance, SOP revisions, and training for systems such as CO2 lasers, CNC mills and routers, 3D printers, PCB mills, and waterjet cutters
- Programmed and machined XPS powder sample holder and flexible test fixtures
- Developed prototypes utilizing 3D printing and acrylic materials based on demand
- Provided onsite technical support to range of equipments from different department and labs
- Aided with CAD design and manufacturing on projects like Copper cooling mechanism development
Graduate Research Assistant
Advanced Composite Lab, Texas State University
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Fabricated magnetic composite filament based on extrusion and surface coated with silane, polymer processing via sonication and shearing
- Performed DSC-TGA, SEM -EDS, XPS, VSM and statistical analysis repeatedly on powder and filament samples to finalize optimized composite
- Modified 3D printer components, processes, and technical parameters to successfully print novel magnetic-filled polymer composites
- Conducted Tensile and Flexural test
- Presented posters, published a conference paper and journal article
Education
Master of Science - Manufacturing and Mechanical
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.2024
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Tribhuwan University
Pokhara, Nepal01-2020
Skills
- Machining & prototyping based on FDM 3D printers (LulzBot Pro, Creator Pro) CNC mill (Levil 3 axis and Hass 5 axis), Shark CNC router, lathes, C02 laser-based cutting and Engraving, waterjet cutter, drill presses, saws, and tools
- Software: Microsoft (Excel, Word, Power Point), AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Mastercam, V-carve, Flashforge, CorelDraw, KCAM, Wazer wam, Advantage, Python
- characterization techniques: Scanning Electron Microscopy, Electron Dispersion Spectroscopy, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Magnetic characterization (VSM), Thermal Characterization (TGA and DSC) and Mechanical characterization (Tensile and Compression tests)
- Lab skills: Inventory maintenance and Lab ordering, chemical handling, and safety precaution, technical writing
Activities
- Led a group of 4 graduate students in silane treatment project at polymer nanocomposite class.
- Served as Vice President, SAMPE TXST chapter from Sept. 2022 – sept 2023
Timeline
Prototype Technician
Material Analysis and Research Center(MARC)- APL
06.2023 - 12.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
Advanced Composite Lab, Texas State University
10.2022 - 10.2024
Master of Science - Manufacturing and Mechanical
Texas State University
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Tribhuwan University
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