Engineering Mechanical

ADITHYA CHALLAPALLI

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Denton, TX, 76201

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

To achieve a higher career growth through continuous learning process and keep myself

enthusiastic, visionary and competitive with the changing world.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

University of North Texas Expected graduation: May2015

Masters of Science in Mechanical and Energy Engineering C.GPA-3.85/4.0

Acharya Nagarjuna University May 2013

Bachelors of Engineering in Mechanical engineering C.GPA 3.5/4.0

PUBLICATIONS

• A. Challapalli and J. Ju, 2014, Continuum Model for Effective Properties of Orthotropic

Octet-Truss Lattice Materials, In Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical

Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2014-38925, Montreal, Canada.

• A. Challapalli and J. Ju, Continuum Model for Effective Properties of Orthotropic Octet-

Truss Lattice Materials – Model, Simulation, and Experiment, International Journal of

Solids and Structures (plan to submit by March 2015)

• Jiwon Mun, A. Challapalli, J. Ju, and J. Thurman, Indirect Additive Manufacturing of a

Copper Alloy Lattice Structures Using Centrifugal Casting, Transactions of ASME: Journal

of Manufacturing Science and Engineering (plan to submit by March 2015)

SKILLSET

Simulation software

• Abacus, ANSYS, MATLAB.

Design software

• Pro-E, AutoCAD, CATIA.

• MS office, Minitab, Microsoft VISIO, Adobe photo shop, Adobe Dream weaver.

Course work

• Advanced Solid Mechanics, Continuum Mechanics, Physics and Chemistry of Polymers,

Basic Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Engineering Management.

Master of Science- Thesis Aug 2014-May 2015 (Expected)

• Mathematical formulation of isotropic and orthotropic (3-D Printed) effective properties of

2-Dimentional and 3-Dimentional lattice structures such as square, strengthened square,

diagonal, octet and strengthened octet-truss structure.

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• Failure analysis of the lattice structures- tensile and compression testing of the 3-D printed

samples using MTS Testing Machine and validation using simulations with ABAQUS or

ANSYS and MATLAB.

Master’s Research Project’s 8 Months (Oct 2014 -May 2015)

Laser jet 3-D Printer

• Manufacturing a 3-D Printer using a laser and spray coating to print metal structures out of

wet metals.

3-D Printing of Tire

• Manufacturing of tires using molds printed in 3-D printer and working on 3-D printing of

tires using robot arm and a 3-D printer.

Under Gradation-Senior Project 6 Months (Jan-June 2013)

• Analysis of the mechanical properties of ductile and brittle materials, starting with

manufacturing, testing and drawing the stress strain curves using Excel.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

In plant training Eluduction Systems 3 Months (April-June 2012)

• Managing strengthening and heat treatment of parts like sockets, gears which are

strengthened and heat treated using an eluduction system.

• Handling coolant composition and temperature adjustment duties for the eluduction

machines.

• Machine maintenance and work floor safety duties.

Teaching Assistant University of North Texas 5 Months (June-May 2014)

• Preparing slides for Finite Element Analysis course and ANSYS Software, and presenting the

software in the class room. Assisting students with the software.

• Assisting students with their homework and grading the course work.

Grader University of North Texas 5 Months (Aug-Dec 2013)

• Assisting undergraduates with course work and grading the homework’s for Mechanical Vibrations.

AWARDS and CONFERENCES

• A. Challapalli, Design of a lightweight structure to resist column buckling, SAMPE

Student Additive Manufacturing Contest, 2nd Place, June 2014, Seattle, Washington online

• Recipient of Mechanical and Energy Engineering TIDA Gold Scholarship.

• Recipient of Toulouse Graduate Student Travel Grant.

• Recipient of Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG).

• Attended the ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and

Exposition. (Nov 14-20, 2014. Montreal, Canada)

• Did a poster presentation on GEAR CUTTING USING DRILLING MACHINE in a

national wide conference held during under graduation-third year.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

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Memberships

• Active student member in American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME)

• Society of Additive Manufacturing and Process Engineering (SAMPE)

• Society of Petroleum Engineering (SPE).

• Member of Indian Society of Mechanical Engineering (ISME).

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