Siddhartha Sarkar
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Materials Science Engineer with 8+ years of expertise in ultra-high temperature ceramics and laser sintering. Proficient in advanced material investigation techniques and failure analysis, utilizing tools such as EDX, SEM, and Raman. Passionate about driving innovation in material processing and enhancing production efficiency through cutting-edge research and technology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Clemson University
Clemson , SC
2021.01 - Current
- Fabricate ultra-high temperature ceramics via laser sintering, achieving sub-10s metal-ceramic bonding.
- Analyze laser processing for fused silica glass coatings, enhancing material properties with Titania.
- Drive advancements in high-throughput ceramic fabrication, significantly improving production efficiency.
- Lead research in laser-assisted material processing, paving the way for next-generation ceramic technologies.
R&D Materials Science & Engineering Intern
Novelis Inc
Kennesaw , GA
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Conducted in-depth analysis of Aluminum 3xxx can body samples using Lab-DCT, examining particle and void sizes to enhance material properties.
- Pioneered heat treatment and electrical conductivity measurements on automotive samples, uncovering insights for surface pre-treatment optimization.
- Meticulously characterized phase fractions in aluminum alloys, contributing to the development of high-performance materials for industrial applications.
- Drove research initiatives to improve aluminum can body composition, potentially leading to enhanced product durability and cost-effectiveness.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into practical applications, fostering innovation in materials science.
Graduate Research Assistant
North Carolina State University
Raleigh , NC
2018.08 - 2019.07
- Investigated high-temperature behavior of stainless steel, confirming Alloy 709 retains ~50% twin boundaries.
- Performed in-situ high-temperature failure analysis, successfully evaluating material failure.
- Conducted detailed studies on material properties, leading to significant advancements in failure analysis.
Lean Manufacturing Intern
Gestamp Automotive
Chennai , India
2016.06 - 2016.08
- Implemented lean principles such as 5S and Kaizen on the shop floor
- Transformed the slow changeover times during the SMED process
- Re-engineered the workflow in SMED by identifying NVA's and determining the root cause of failure
- Succeeded in reducing the setup time for SMED by 20%.
Education
PhD - Materials Science and Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12.2024
MS - Mechanical Engineering
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12.2019
BS - Mechanical Engineering
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore, India05.2017
Skills
- Ultra-high temperature ceramics,Laser sintering,Thin-film coating,Material characterization,Failure analysis,SEM,EBSD,EDX,XRD,Raman,FTIR,UV-VIS,
- Product Development
- Renewable energy
- SolidWorks,Autodesk Inventor,MATLAB,Ansys Workbench
- Analytical Thinking
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
Websites
Awards and Certification
- Poster winner of 2024 ACerS Carolina Section meeting in Columbia, SC
- Jennings Graduate Fellowship Award (2023-2024) in Clemson, SC
- Six Sigma Green Belt IASSC
Affiliations
- Music composition, hiking, F45
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Limited
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
R&D Materials Science & Engineering Intern
Novelis Inc
2023.06 - 2023.08
Graduate Research Assistant
Clemson University
2021.01 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
North Carolina State University
2018.08 - 2019.07
Lean Manufacturing Intern
Gestamp Automotive
2016.06 - 2016.08
PhD - Materials Science and Engineering
Clemson University
MS - Mechanical Engineering
North Carolina State University
BS - Mechanical Engineering
Vellore Institute of Technology
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