Mechanical Supervisor

Siddhi I. Talele

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To work in a creative and challenging environment by using new technologies, skills and abilities that offer personal and industrial

growth, help achieving predetermine goals while being resourceful, innovative and flexible.

Education

Master of Science (M.S) in Material Science and Engineering May 2013

University of North Texas, Denton, TX GPA-3.7

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Surface Coating Technology May 2011

Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai GPA-3.5

Skills

Technical: -

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) X-ray photo spectroscopy (XPS) Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) X-ray Diffraction (XRD)

Electron Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) Raman Spectroscopy Thermo gravimetric Analysis (TGA)

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) Vickers Micro Hardness tester Sputtering

Rutherford Backscattering (RBS) Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES) Fourier Transform infrared Spectroscopy

Polar Ionospheric X-ray Imaging Elastics Recoil Detection Analysis Secondary Ion Mass spectroscopy

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).

Tools: - Microsoft Windows/Office, Adobe Photoshop, Qualtrics, Blackboard learn/ Vista, Auto CAD/CAM, MATLAB, C/C++.

Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Graduate Courses

Thermodynamics of Materials Mechanical properties of Materials

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic materials Introduction to Material Science

Bonding, Structure and Crystallography Science and Technology of Modern Ceramics

Computational Material Science Material Characterization

Fundamentals & Surface thin Film Analysis

Projects

Long-Term thermoelectric devices: Electricity generated for Cleaner air and Sustainability- Marlow Industries

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Inc., Subsidiary of the II-VI Foundation Incorporated, August 2012-April 2013

Research- Development of thermoelectric materials used to convert heat to electricity or vice versa with reasonable efficiency.

Comparing various thermo-electric (TE) samples subjected to varying heat and time cycle. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM),

Electron Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) were employed for Surface characterization and chemical analysis of

TE samples, Application of High Temperature Polymer Coatings (HTP’s) on TE samples, For determination of electrical conductivity of

TE materials, methods like four-point probe, for thermal analysis methods like Thermo gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential

scanning calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Rheometry, spherical spectrophotometry for measuring optical

properties were employed.

! Development of novel Nano-composite wire materials- Encore Wire Corporation, January 2012

Research- Systematic development of composite wire material, Blending of dissimilar polymers and a variety of aqueous nano-particles

mixed using a C.W.Brabender twin-screw mixer and then pelletized. Compression and injection Molding conducted for optimization of

pelletized samples. Tribological studies via Pin-on-disk Tribometry to quantify dynamic friction. Micro-scratch tester measures adherence

between wires layers. Perkin Elmer Thermo gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Dynamic

Mechanical Analysis (DMA) were employed for determination of thermal behavior using Pyris Software.

! Recent Development in Dental ceramics- Ceramic Course Module, Aug 2012

Research- Detailed study of different ceramic restorations, Classification of ceramics based on processing techniques,

microstructure, composition and substructure metal.

Fabrication techniques like Powder Condensation, Slip –Casting, Hot pressing, Computer- Aided Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) were

employed on advanced ceramic systems like silica-based ceramics, oxide high performance ceramics and infiltration ceramics. Hardness

data obtained through Vickers’s micro hardness testing. Samples imaged for SEM and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM).

! Computational Modeling of Cyclic loading in Single Crystal- Computational Course Module using DDLab & ParaDis

Software, February 2012

Research- Dislocation dynamics a discrete simulation method used for investigating the mechanical tests at micron length scale,

Computational determination of stress and strain (Young’s Modulus).

! Heat treatment and Characterization of Titanium 6-4 for Bio-implants, September 2011

Research- Cutting and polishing of Ti 6-4 samples for heat treatment analysis of microstructural transformation. Samples imaged using

Environmental Scanning Microscopy (E-SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Focused Ion beam (FIB)/SEM. Corrosion

tests were performed on Ti 6-4 samples.

! Review of Thermal Barrier Coating (TBC) Systems: For Gas Turbine Applications, September 2011

Research- Lifetime prediction modeling, characterizing thermal and mechanical behavior for long term TBC Systems stability.

Synthesis of Alkyd Emulsion & Coatings- Undergraduate Thesis, Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Matunga,

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Mumbai, January 2011

Research- Synthesis of Alkyd resin, alkyd based emulsions, alkyd based coatings and their characterizations.

Advancement in Powder Coatings- ICT, Matunga, Mumbai, August 2010

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Research- In-detail study of Powder Coatings techniques and their curing Mechanisms.

Professional Work Experience

Materials Engineer in Association with Marlow Industries, Subsidiary II-VI Foundation Incorporated

Laboratory of Advanced Polymers and Optimized Materials August 2012-April 2013

University of North Texas- Denton, TX Supervisor-Dr. Witold Brostow

Research Associate in Association with Encore Wire Corporation

Laboratory of advanced Materials and Optimized Materials August 2011

University of North Texas- Denton, TX Supervisor-Dr. Witold Brostow

Summer Intern in Association with Grauer & Weil India (ltd).

Bombay Paints, Chembur, India May 2010

Institute of Chemical Technology Supervisor- P.A.Mahanwar

Graduate Teaching Assistant (T.A) in Hospitality & Merchandising Department

Manage & maintain online courses August 2012-May 2013

University of North Texas, Denton, TX Supervisor- Dr. Jerry Dickenson, Mrs. Rosa Malave

Affiliations

• Member - Society of Plastics Engineers.

Executive Committee Member/ Cultural Committee Chair in Non-Profit Organization- India student Association at UNT

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Active Volunteer for Denton County Indian Cultural Association.

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Participated in YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND SKILLS WORKSHOP (YES! +) focused on implementation of knowledge and

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practice of the techniques, which ensure a strong healthy body, a relaxed peaceful mind and a responsible proactive attitude-

conducted by WAYE FOUNDATION.

Team member of South Asian Dance Team Chingaarii in Denton, TX, Trained in Indian Classical Dance (Bharat Natyam).

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