Engineering Mechanical

Madhulika Srikanth

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Wichita State University, Wichita KS

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Major – Materials Engineering, Minor – Design Dissertation Topic - Studying Astrocyte Regeneration Behaviors on Electrospun PCL Nanofiber scaffold embedded with Conductive Nanomaterials.

May 2015

GPA: 3.94/4

Wichita State University, Wichita KS

M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Major – Materials Engineering Wichita State University, Thesis Topic - In-vitro Cytotoxicity Tests of Nanomaterials on 3T3 and L929 Cancerous Cells.

May 2012

GPA: 3.97/4

National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India

B.Tech., Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Thesis Topic - Stress Induced Melt Activation Process of Aluminum Alloys. May 2010

GPA: 8.93/10

Skills and Techniques:

Instrumentation Skills - Spectrum analysers (Raman Spectroscopy, EDS, FTIR), thermal analysers (DSC), microscopy

(Optical, metallurgical microscopes and SEM), XRD Equipment, Mechanical Testing Equipment (MTS Units, Fatigue Testing, Hardness, Testing, Impact Testing), Metal/Polymer Forming and processing (Forging, Heat Treatments, Investment Casting), Metallography, Microscope Goniometry Software/Computer skills - ADAMS, ANSYS, CAD, MATLAB (Bio Imaging), STL file preparation (3-D Lightyear for Rapid Prototyping), MS Office, Image J and related software. Biological Procedures – Cell Culture (Astrocytes), Immuno- cytotoxicity Testing, Cell Viability Assays (MTT and almarBlue® Assay)k

Analytical Skills – Statistical Hypothesis Tests, Probability Distribution Functions, Linear Regression, Six Sigma Modelling (DMAIC, DFSS), Kano Analysis, Measurement System Analysis (MSA) Work/Leadership Experience:

Successfully lead class and research projects involving intensive trouble shooting, devising problem solving strategies, leveraging team strength, resource management and result optimization. Headed cross-cultural student body organizations and successfully organized several cultural and educational events. Developed keen multi-tasking ability, effective inter-personal skills, critical thinking and systematic event execution. Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Student Supervisor, Nanotechnology Lab, College of Engineering

Oversaw all experiments for procedural execution.

Optimally managed lab resources to the maximum benefit for all students and researchers.

Administered lab safety and Environment Health and Safety compliance. Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Graduate Teaching Assistant, College of Engineering

Instructed two courses - Materials Engineering Lab and Engineering Physics Lab.

Taught principles and concepts though experiments and participatory lectures.

Managed a maximum of 60 students divided in batches.

Devised creative examination techniques to evaluate students.

Nominated for Wallace Graduate Teaching Assistant Award - for exceptional student feedback.

(Aug 2013 –

May 2015)

(Jan 2012 –

May 2015)

PASSION FOR MATERIALS RESEARCH AND FINDING ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS IN A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY FIELD

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Wichita State University, Wichita KS

Graduate Research Assistant, Advanced Networking Research Institute, Cisco TAC,

Performed network based technical troubleshooting for Cisco Customers on enterprise focused routing, switching and security issues and later moved to Linksys home networking troubleshooting.

Work included - Router Configuration, Compatibility checks, IOS upgrades, password recovery, Telnet/SSH access, Port Security, dealing with Failover issues, Analyzing Wireshark captures, NAT (Static & Dynamic) Inspections.

(Aug 2010 –

Dec 2011)

Foseco GmbH, Borken, Germany

Summer Internship

Successfully contributed to melt treatment of aluminum alloys by an innovative grain refinement technique ( Ti-B based flux).

Introduced skewed-vortex in melt mixing and increased the efficiency by 35%.

The project comprised of physical simulation of the MTS1500® rotary melt treatment process and bench-marking of the rotor design and dimensions.

(May 2009 –

Jul 2009)

Research Experience:

Was involved in collaborative research between Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Biological Sciences. Strived to widen knowledge, skill set and seamless technical writing. Devised new experimental protocols and exercised systematic implementation. Have been involved in several conferences and won awards for presentation skills. Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Ph.D. Researcher

Established the importance of tissue engineering and exogenous treatment methods.

Studied scaffold manufacturing techniques with future scope in spine transplantation.

Successfully fabricated flexible nano-material infused polymeric scaffolds by process optimization.

Performed in-depth characterization studies of carbon-based nanomaterials.

Attained high viability values and confirmed bio-compatibility.

Achieved healthy cell growth and proliferation of Astrocytes (Glial Cells in Central Nervous System) on artificial scaffolds.

Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Master's Researcher

Effectively contributed to the field of nano-safety by quantitative analysis of the nano toxicity on mouse fibroblast cell models.

Worked with carbon nanowires, carbon nanotubes, nanoclay, fullerene and graphene.

Investigated the existing regulations and standards and analysed their applicability.

Authored publications and book chapter pertaining to nanotechnology safety.

(Aug 2011 -

present)

(Jan 2011 -

May 2012)

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Summer Internship

Studied the importance of Micro Forming Techniques for bio-based applications.

Effectively shadowed different research groups and created a detailed account of latest bio-manufacturing practices .

(May 2011 -

Aug 2011)

Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India Summer Internship

Worked on nano composite-manufacturing techniques - mechanical alloying and milling .

Applied concepts from Mechanical and Powder Metallurgy to evaluate effect of ball-to- powder ratio on activation energy of α-Al2O3.

Observed the grain growth kinetics of NiAl and FeAl based composites by reactive milling.

(May 2008-

Jul 2008)

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Scholastic Achievements:

Recipient of the prestigious Maha Maggie Sawan Fellowship for excellence in academics and extra-curriculars, WSU, Fall 2012

Recipient of the Student Government Association Scholarship for academic excellence, WSU, 2012.

Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society and served as the Social Director for two years.

Winner at the Graduate Research and Scholarly Project Symposium (GRASP) for research poster presentation, WSU, Spring 2013

Selected to represent WSU at Capitol Graduate Research Summit (CGRS) at Topeka, KS, Spring 2014. Relevant Coursework:

Mathematical Modelling of Engineering Systems Six Sigma and Engineering

Design of Mechanical Systems Quality Engineering

Bio-materials Injury Biomechanics

Rapid Prototyping and Product Development Statistical Methods for Engineers

Solid State Phase Transformations Bio-medical Imaging

Transport Phenomenon in Materials Processing Mechanical Behavior and Testing of Metals

Nanomaterials Fabrication and Characterization Electro-Metallurgy and Corrosion

Physical Metallurgy Powder Metallurgy

Extra-Curricular Activities/ Leadership Opportunities:

Cultural Ambassador, Cultural Ambassador Program, Wichita State University. The work involved giving cultural presentations to varied audience groups in the Wichita Community and represent my country in international gatherings, thereby enhancing communication and management skills.

President, AHINSA- An on-campus Multi cultural student organization, Wichita State University.

Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, Sedgwick County Zoo, Exploration Place and numerous non-profit organizations in the Wichita area.

An avid dancer, studied and practiced Indian classical dance form Kathak for 13 years. Also studied Jazz at WSU

Attended Universities Fighting World Hunger Summit in March 2013 and helped raise awareness through demonstrations and events.

Helped organize one of the biggest book drives on campus and collected 30,000 books for the Worldwide Book Drive for 2 semesters.

Some Research Publications:

Srikanth, M., and Asmatulu, R., "Modern cheating techniques, their adverse effects on engineering education and preventions." International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education 42.2 (2014): 129-140.

Srikanth, M., and Asmatulu, R., " Recent Developments in Spin Coating and its Applications " Comprehensive Guide for Nanocoatings Technology: Application and Commercialization, Ed. Mahmood Aliofkhazraei : Nova Science Publishers, 2015 - 2nd Quarter

Srikanth, M., and Asmatulu, R., " Nanotechnology Safety in the construction and Infrastructure Industries " Nanotechnology Safety, Ed. Ramazan Asmatulu : Elsevier, June (2013): 99-110

Srikanth, M., Misak H., Yang SY., Asmatulu R., "Cytotoxicity of Layered Nanomaterials: Experimental Observations." SAMPE Tech, Oct (2013): 24

Sharma, A., Gupta S.K., and Srikanth M., “Study of Process Parameters on Al-7.0% Si-0.45% Mg Alloy cast through Strain Induced Melt Activation Technique”, Materials and Geoenvironment Journal, Vol. 59, No. 1

(2012): 19–26

Srikanth, M., Sharma, A.,“The Effect of Predeformation and Heat Treat ment on Microstructure of Al- 7Si-0.45Mg Alloy Cast through SIMA route.”, Transactions of Indian Institute of Metals, Vo l. 63, Issue 1, Feb. 2010, pp 11-14.

Srikanth, M., Pandya, D., Sharma, A.,“Effect of Stress Induced Melt Activation (SIMA) Process on Properties of Al-7Si-0.45Mg Alloy”, Technical Vol. ALUCAST, Dec (2008): 93-97.

Srikanth M.,, Sharma, A., “In Pursuit of Advanced Technologies - Semi Solid Metal Processing”, Foundry Journal, April (2009): 75-83

Sindal, S., Srikanth, M., Roy, J., Sharma, A., “Effects of Alloying Elements on Properties of Aluminiu m Alloys”, ALUCAST, December (2007): 47-52.

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