SONIA CHARMOY
EASTON,CONNECTICUT
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Pratt and Whitney Additive Manufacturing Center - UConn
Storrs, CT
05.2025 - Current
- Characterized avalanche energy and powder flow using the Revolution Analyzer
- Analyzed the spread of metal powders using the SpreadStation, manually adjusting parameters
- Evaluated static powder flow in Hall Flowmeter with multiple metal powders
- Measured powder flowability metrics (Carr Index, Hausner Ratio) using a Tapped Density Meter with steel and nickel-based alloys
- Measured angle of repose using an Angle of Repose Tester
- Determined bulk density with Scott Volumeter, and compared with tapped density measurements
- Prepared metal samples using a Metallographic Polishing Machine, and reviewed microscopy results for analysis
- Performed metal powder 3D printing operations
- Contributed to a research manuscript by conducting literature review, formatting results, and documenting test methods
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT2027
Skills
- AutoCAD
- SOLIDWORKS
- Microsoft Excel
- Experimental Data Analysis
- Additive Manufacturing Research (Metal Powder Processing)
Certification
- INSIDER THREAT TRAINING-May 2025 (Recertified Dec 2025)
- CUI TRAINING-May 2025
Timeline
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Pratt and Whitney Additive Manufacturing Center - UConn
05.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Connecticut