RAKESH NALLA
** *** ****** ******* ** (Apt # *), Fairborn,OH-45324 acy2io@r.postjobfree.com 510-***-**** OBJECTIVE
To obtain full time position in the field of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering to utilize my strong academic and Practical Knowledge
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Chemical vapor Deposition
Hardness Testing - Brinnels, Rockwell and Vickers. Electrical conductivity Measurements
Processing (Extrusion and Rolling) of Aluminum alloys
Heat Treatment
Statistical Software (JMP), VBA Programming and Java (Beginner version)
Metallographic analysis – (Optical and scanning electron microscopy)
Non Destructive Testing
Differential Scanning Calorimeter (TA Instruments)
Melting and casting of Aluminum alloys
EDUCATION
Wright state university, Fairborn, Ohio Aug 2014- Dec 2016
Masters in Materials Engineering
Mahatma gandhi institute of technology, India Jul 2008- May 2011
Bachelors in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Polytechnic, India Jul 2004- Dec 2007
Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering
EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant May 2015- Apr 2016
Wright State University
Synthesized CNT on flexible fabric (Carbon fiber) substrates
Deposition of catalyst material (palladium) on Carbon Nanotubes
Responsible for maintenance of Lab Equipment (CVD, SEM, XPS, XRD, and Plasma Microwave) Senior Reseach Fellow Jul 2011- Jul 2014
Defense Metallurgical Research Laboratories
Worked on research study which aims at developing the high strength Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr alloy by an ingot metallurgy route followed by hot extrusion and ageing
Worked mainly on investigating the microstructure and mechanical properties of the alloys by destructive and non-destructive methods
Worked on Casting and Rolling of various Aluminum alloys Characterization of Hot Pressed TiB2 Composites Dec 2010- May 2011 Defense Metallurgical Research Laboratories
Prepared the TiB2 composites with varying AlN content and characterized the mechanical properties and structural features
Investigated the effect of sintering aid (AlN) on densification behavior and mechanical properties Determination of Delayed Hydride Cracking Velocity in Zr-2.5Nb Apr 2010- Jul 2010
Investigated the effect of zirconium hydrides reorientation in Zr-2.5%Nb alloy pressure tubes under the applied stress
Estimated the Delayed Hydride Cracking Velocity propagation INTERNSHIPS
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Dec 2006- Jun 2007
Melting ferrous and non-ferrous alloys of various grades in induction furnace for casting of turbine components
Tested foundry sand to determine its suitability for sand molds and cores
Evaluated Aluminum cast components by using ultrasonic testing Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Jul 2006- Dec 2006
Studied the effects and intricacies of various metallurgical variables which influence abnormalities that in turn focuses on improving the quality of steel production COURSEWORK
Polymers
Foundry Technology
Introduction to Ceramics
Materials Characterization
Non Destructive Testing
Design & Analysis of Engg. Experiments
Heat Treatment, Physical Metallurgy
Mechanical Working of Metals,
Light Metals & Alloys
Transformations in Solids
ACTIVITIES
Worked as secretary for MSES club of WSU Materials Advantage chapter
Attended course on “Basic Course in Materials Characterization” under continuing education program of DRDO held at DMRL, Hyderabad
Attended course on “Extraction, Melting and Refining of Reactive and Refractive Metals” under continuing education program of DRDO held at DMRL, Hyderabad
Volunteered in International Winter School on Advances in Aeronautical Materials and Technologies, AAMT-2010 Conducted by Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering in collaboration with RCMA, Hyderabad, India
Student member of ACerS, AIST, ASM & TMS
Open for relocation.
Available immediately to join.