Mechanical Development

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Chandan Kumar Saha, PhD (US Citizen)

Phone#: 248-***-****

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Charlotte NC 28262

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a position to lead / manage Materials Engineering, Process

Development, Test Development, and Business Development teams. More

specifically

. identify, test, and qualify new materials for energy, aerospace,

automotive, sports, and military & defense applications.

. develop, enhance manufacturing processes, and execute those to enable

and ensure production of component parts at a reduced cost and minimum

rework.

. use SPC and designed experiment, and apply the principles of data

driven decision making to improve product quality, process efficiency,

reduce manufacturing cost.

. deliver solutions to the customers, internal as well as external.

. perform and co-ordinate failure analysis and root cause determination,

utilize NDE techniques to rapidly qualify materials to assist

manufacturing, assist risk management, act as an expert witness,

predict product life.

. help develop a strategic vision and business model aligned with

corporation's goals, conduct technology planning, and execute the

plan.

EDUCATION:

PhD, Materials Science (Ceramics) from Case Western Reserve University,

Cleveland, Ohio.

MS, Materials Science (Glass) from Case Western Reserve University,

Cleveland, Ohio.

BTech., Chemical Engineering from Calcutta University, Calcutta, India.

BS, Chemistry from Calcutta University, India.

EXPERIENCE

Clariant Corporation: Manager of Advanced Materials & High Temperature

(2008-present)

Responsibilities: High temperature industrial applications of pre-polymer,

project funding, customers support, joint development, sales growth, and

acquisition.

Led the application development, customer interfacing of high temperature

materials related projects, identified potential partners for product and

business development, carried out technical and market assessment to assist

potential acquisition.

Managed and led internal and external programs and supervised laboratory

testing and concept demonstration. Consulted on funding decision of

external programs sponsored by Clariant. Established external network of

testing.

Developed processes to demonstrate new high temperature coatings, novel

composites, documented several invention disclosures.

Gurdian Glass: Technical Fellow (2005- 2007)

Responsibility: Surface mechanical properties and corrosion properties

measurement Development.

Developed the capability and methods of measuring scratch resistance,

modulus, hardness, and the frictional properties of ultrathin films on

glass utilizing fundamental knowledge of tribology, using highly

sophisticated instruments, and finally interpreting the acuostic response.

Formulated methods to accelerate measurement of the corrosion quality

control of glass coatings.

Was consulted throughout the corporation for materials selection, corrosion

and mechanical endurance test procedure development.

Dow Chemical Company: Sr. Materials Scientist ((2001-August '04)

Responsibility: Enhanced thermal shock resistant ceramic filters, Rapid

test development & quality control, NDE techniques, consultant of materials

and processes of ILD thin films.

Invented novel formulations to enhance the thermal shock resistance of

filters by 20-50%, developed rapid testing methods, understood and

documented the causes of thermal degradation of soot filters. Co-authored

the key patent.

Conceptualized, demonstrated rapid testing of ceramic filters to enhance

production speed, and initiated ultrasound technique (NDE) to enhance

defect characterization in highly porous filters.

Periodically was consulted by the electronic materials and, nano-structure

development groups.

Dow Corning Corporation: Gr. Leader & Sr. Materials Scientist (1987-

December, 2000)

Responsibility: Advanced processing and mechanical characterization of thin

film, ceramic processing and materials development, market development,

matrix of high temperature ceramic composites, patent management and

technology tracking, new opportunities, advisor of technology scope, mentor

young scientists and technicians.

. Developed advanced processing options of siloxane based thin film for IC

applications and produced thin films with highest mechanical endurance

ever in its class, led the mechanical property and failure analysis,

established the advanced mechanical testing capability.

. Led a team of scientists for advanced characterization (nano- pores and

its distribution, crack-growth threshold enhancement) at universities,

development of process parameters to optimize dielectric properties of

thin films, adhesion strength, modulus, hardness by using novel nano-

characterization techniques).

. Led the opportunity analysis team for non-oxide Silicon based ceramic

components parts, developed market knowledge and summarized industry

needs, developed manufacturing methods and led economic evaluation of

ceramic powders.

. Led new materials development team, led patent management and technology

tracking, mentored and coached young scientists and engineers.

. Led the composite matrix densification technology, led external research

and funding programs. Obtained multiple patents in each technology

areas.

Eltech Systems Corporation: Sr. Materials Scientist (1984-1987)

Responsibility: Ceramic shape (generally large) manufacturing group,

ceramic and ceramic/metal microstructure development and characterization.

. Lead Materials Scientist for the development of ceramic electrodes

based on Titanium Boride based materials, metal matrix composites.

Additionally led oxide ceramic based anode development. Produced first

ever crack-free large ceramic electrodes in first six months after

being hired.

. Utilized NDE techniques to qualify the ceramic products. Also led

ceramic armor development.

EXPERTISE:

Management and Leadership:

Program co-coordinator with demonstrated skills in interfacing legal,

business development, marketing, safety, manufacturing support, economic

evaluation group. Technology leader to justify and develop new programs,

construct growth platforms (potentially $300 to $500 million product

lines). Technology advisor to help develop strategic vision and business

model aligned with corporation's goals, conduct technology planning,

execute the plans to demonstrate the technology winners. Supervisor of R &

D scientists, engineers, and technicians. Individual contributor as a lead

scientist: conceptualized, planned, and executed programs in the areas of

materials technologies, chemistry, chemical and mechanical engineering.

Supported and led production of monoliths, composites, coatings, thin

films, powders, fibers.

Products:

Ceramic wear & friction parts, armors, electrodes, optical fibers, thin

films for IC applications, glass coatings, high temperature coatings,

dynamic components, ceramic and metal composites, ceramic filters, ceramic

powders, etc. Produced patented technologies and established the technology

platforms to initiate and support several >$100 million product lines.

Test Development & Process Development, Characterization:

. Rapid quality control methods, NDE techniques, destructive techniques.

. Processing and characterization ceramics, polymers, and metals.

. Fabrication processes & characterization of ceramic powders, ceramic

shapes (porous, dense), ceramic-ceramic composites, ceramic-metal

composites, coatings, fibers.

. Micro- and nano-structure engineering and materials properties

enhancements.

Research Tools:

. Opportunity analysis & Technology planning, .external research

collaboration

. Thermal processing and micro- and nano- characterization of thin film

for low dielectric, ultra-low thin film for surface protection.

. Mechanical properties & stress analysis, fracture analysis, nano-

mechanics (adhesion, modulus, hardness), tribology (wear, friction,

and lubrication).

. Environmental effects on materials, stress corrosion cracking, high

temperature reactions in ceramic & metal systems.

. Experimental design, reliability, and other statistical tools.

Materials Handled:

. Polymer Derived Ceramics (polysilazanes, polysiloxanes), Ceramic Powders

(oxide and non-oxide), Glass, Porous and Dense Bulk Ceramic Materials,

Ceramic-Metal Composites, Ceramic-Ceramic Composites, Ceramic & Glass

Fibers, Coatings, Thin Films, Ultra-thin Films, Nano Materials.

Characterization & Testing:

. Nano-mechanical (Young's Modulus, Hardness, Adhesion), Bend Test, Tensile

test, Microstructure, Microchemistry, X-ray Diffraction, Microscopy

(Optical, Scanning Electron, Transmission Electron), friction, scratch

testing, lubrication.

Opportunity Analysis & Acquisition, Commercial Technology Development

Planning:

. Identified new business opportunities based on sound technology

understanding, articulated critical business models to develop

sustainable, protectable technologies potentially leading to the creation

of steady revenue and profit growth, balanced short term and long term

developments aligned with business models. Created a potentially $300

million product platform. Helped pre-acquisition process by carrying out

thorough assessment of technologies, markets, and applications growth

potential.

PUBLICATIONS:

. Have authored and co-authored more than 50 technical articles including 9

US patents and additional restricted documents, submitted many new

inventions.

OTHERS:

Six Sigma Black Belt Certified, Technical Achievement Award Winner, Invited

Speaker,

. Have taken courses (offered by the corporations I worked for) in

Opportunity Analysis, Research Methods, Persuasive Skills, Managing R

& D, and Project Management.

. Teaching Experience in the areas of Statistics, Quantitative Methods,

Business Research Methods, Thermodynamics, Transport of Species,

Mechanical Behavior of Materials.

REFERENCES:

. Will be provided upon request.

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