Harpal Singh

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SUMMARY

Doctoral candidate with a national lab experience and have an in-depth knowledge of material science and

materials tribology

Hand on skills with numerous characterization and analytical tools

Demonstrated academic excellence with multiple awards, publications, and presentations

EDUCATION

The University of Akron, Akron, OH (Expected Aug. 2015)

PhD Candidate in Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 3.55/4.0)

Dissertation Topic: Solid Lubricant Coatings for Challenging Environments

Advisor: Prof. Gary Doll

PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh, India (2009-2011)

M. S. in Materials and Metallurgy (GPA: 3.0/4.0)

Thesis: Synthesis and Characterization of Magnesium Doped Nano-Hydroxyapatite(HAP) and its

Bioactivity Evaluation in Simulated Body Fluid

Kurukshetra University, Haryana, India (2004-2008)

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 3.4/4.0)

EXPERIENCE

Argonne National Laboratories, Lemont, IL (2014- 2015)

Visiting Graduate Student

Tribological performance of near frictionless carbon films under mixed sliding/rolling contact

Deposited highly hydrogenated DLC films by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition

Designed experiments to evaluate the micro/macro pitting resistance of these films in mixed

sliding/rolling contact.

Tribological behavior of metal doped diamond like carbon coatings under boundary lubrication regime

Deposited metal doped diamond like carbon films in closed field unbalanced magnetron sputtering system

to evaluate the scuffing, fatigue and wear resistance

Pre and post-test analysis was carried using SEM, EDX, and 3-D Optical Microscopy

Timken Engineered Surface Laboratories, University of Akron, Akron, OH (2012- Present)

Research Assistant

Solid Lubricant Coatings for Lubrication in Challenging Environments

Deposited MoS2 based and Carbon films using closed field unbalanced magnetron sputtering system

and RF-DC coupled magnetron sputtering system

Inspected films using SEM, EDS, and Raman techniques for defect analysis and for film optimization

Characterized microstructural and mechanical properties using HRTEM, Raman and Nano indentation

Designed experiments to test the deposited films in vacuum, dry and humid atmospheres against ceramic

and metallic counterface

Designed and developed a various test setups and protocols for testing thin film coatings

PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh, India (2009-2011)

Graduate Student

Synthesis of Magnesium doped Nano-HAP through ultrasonic coupled sol-gel route and its bioactivity

evaluation in simulated body fluid

Sol-gel process was used to synthesize Magnesium doped Nano hydroxyapatite (Mg-HAP) to evaluate

bioactivity and thermal stability for orthopedic implants

Structural, morphological and thermal properties of the processed powder was studied using FTIR, XRD,

TGA and TEM

Ambala College of Engineering & Applied Research, India (2008- 2009)

Assistant Lecturer

Courses Taught: Material Science, Basic Thermodynamics, and Engineering Drawing

Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited, Gurgaon, India (May- Aug. 2007)

Intern

Conducted process control research and development and successfully reduced the number of rejections in

rack and pinion gear assembly

Studied and analyzed implementation of Deming 14 principles for continuous improvement

Solved a rejection problem in rack and pinion steering using Deming’s PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle

TECHNICAL AND COMPUTER SKILLS

Characterization Techniques: Scanning Electron Microscopy (FIB-SEM),Energy Dispersive

Spectroscopy (EDS), X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), 3-D Optical Microscopy,

Raman Spectroscopy

Deposition Techniques: Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Spin coating

Mechanical Testing: Adhesion, Scratch Resistance, Nano-indentation, Impact testing, Calo-test

Tribological Testing: Pin-on-disk, High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR), Three Ball on Rod RCF

Tester, Micropitting Rig, Falex Friction and Wear Machine

Softwares: Solids Works, AutoCAD, Minitab, Weibull, MS Office

AWARDS

2nd Place Poster Award at 69th STLE Annual Meeting and Exhibition, May 18-22, 2014

3rd Place Poster Award at Material Science and Technology Conference, Oct. 12-16, 2014

PUBLICATIONS

Singh H., K. C. Mutyala, H. Mohseni, T. W. Scharf, R. D. Evans, G.L. Doll. Tribological Behavior of Ti

Containing MoS2 in Sliding and Rolling Contact. Tribology and Lubrication Technology, January 2015.

Singh H., K. C. Mutyala, H. Mohseni, T. W. Scharf, R. D. Evans, G.L. Doll. Tribological Performance

and Coating Characteristics of Sputter Deposited Ti doped MoS2 in Rolling and Sliding Contact. Tribology

Transactions (In Press) DOI 10.1080/10402004.2015.1015758.

Singh J., H. Singh, U. Batra. Magnesium Doped Hydroxyapatite: Synthesis, Characterization and

Bioactivity Evaluation. Ceramic Transactions (In Press).

Singh H., K. C. Mutyala, R. D. Evans, G.L. Doll. An Investigation of Material and Tribological Properties

of MoS2-Sb2O3-Au Solid Lubricant Films under Sliding and Rolling Contact in Different Environments.

Surface and Coatings Technology (Accepted).

K. C. Mutyala, Singh H., R. D. Evans, G.L. Doll. Deposition, Characterization, and Performance of

Tribological Coatings on Spherical Rolling Elements. Surface and Coatings Technology (Submitted).

Singh H., A. Greco, O.L. Erylimaz, J. G. Ramirez, A. Erdemir - Micro/Macro Pitting Resistant Carbon

Coatings for Gear and Bearing Applications.(In Preparation)

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