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ARPITH SIDDAIAH

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Arpith Siddaiah is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research interests include the study of tribology, tribocorrosion, corrosion, surface energy, surface enhancements and texturing, laser-based tribological enhancements, nanocomposite coatings, and additive manufactured metallic materials. His expertise in tribology, surface engineering, CAD/CAM, GD&T, and automated manufacturing has enabled him to be involved in innovative R&D projects, and produce 17 research article and 14 conference publications. He is actively seeking a career as an engineer and researcher in industry and R&D laboratories. Education

University of Nevada, Reno Reno, Nevada, USA August 2015 – Dec 2019 Ph.D. candidate Mechanical Engineering

3.8 GPA Graduate Dean’s Merit Scholarship recipient

Research Assistant at Surface Engineering and Tribology Lab, UNR

Won over $12,000 in awards through competitions and scholarships during PhD

Editor of the book titled “Tribocorrosion: Fundamentals, Methods, and Materials” (March 2020 release)

17 research article and 14 conference publications (3 more research to be published by the end of 2019)

88 article citations (and counting) with an h-index of 7

Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (EIT) – Exam date: 06-29-2018

University finalist in 3-Minute Thesis competition in 2019

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Place, ME Graduate and Undergraduate Research Poster Competition

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Place, Honorable Mention, Graduate Research Poster Symposium Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra Ranchi, India July 2012 – May 2014 Master of Engineering (M.E.) Automated Manufacturing Systems Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru Bengaluru, India August 2008 – May 2012 Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Mechanical Engineering Industry-Research Experience

Research Assistant R&D collaborations at Surface Engineering and Tribology Lab University of Nevada, Reno, USA August 2017- Dec 2019

Master Power Transmission and Clemson University, USA: Analysis of polymer-based composite material for enhanced wear resistance in transmission components.

Haws Corporation, Reno, USA: Experimentally investigate and analyze the corrosion inhibiting properties of various coating processes for the durability of drinking water fountains in humid environments.

Olea Systems Incorporated, Reno, Nevada, USA: Develop and fabricate 3D printing techniques based on polycarbonate and ABS plastic resin for optimizing the plastic structure in the application of enclosures for Olea’s 24GHz Doppler Radar Based Vital Sign Signal Sensing Systems.

Department of Computer Science & Engineering, UNR: Develop a smart shoe that can provide a unique, reliable, and innovative solution for visually impaired person’s localization and navigation in both indoor and outdoor environments. The shoe can predict and modify the friction between the shoe and floor.

NexTech Batteries, Inc., UNR: 3D profiling of bio-sensor to understand the circuit profile and details.

University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA: Surface energy investigation and analysis of ‘mountain terrain boot outsole threads’ to understand and mitigate the muddy terrain clogging. Research Assistant Research conducted at Surface Engineering and Tribology Lab University of Nevada, Reno, USA August 2015- Dec 2019

NASA EPSCoR project: Design and fabricate electropolishing technique for controlling internal surface roughness of cylindrical 3D printed metallic components.

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Design of In-situ wear, corrosion, and wear-corrosion synergistic monitoring system: Design and fabricate an in- situ lubricant monitoring system to monitor wear, corrosion, and wear-corrosion synergistic degradation in the system. The system provides a holistic view of lubricant degradation.

Tribological modification of surface using laser processing: Experimental investigation and analysis of Laser shock peening surface modification process to control, and enhance friction-wear properties of steel and magnesium alloy surfaces.

Synthesis of nanocomposite coatings for enhanced tribological and tribocorrosion resistance: Design and fabricate nickel and nickel-graphene composite coatings on steel and magnesium surface through electrodeposition techniques.

Postgraduate Researcher Design & Engineering Research Centre Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK June 2017- August 2017

Designed and fabricated novel wear-corrosion synergism monitoring system to enhance the lifecycle and energy efficiency of mechanical components in oil-lubricated environments

Developed multi-functional nanoparticle surface coatings and experimental methodologies to evaluate their performance in oil-lubricated environments

International research collaboration to facilitate the exchange of knowledge between engineers from the United Kingdom, USA, India, China, and Pakistan

Research Assistant Defense Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) Hyderabad, India September 2013 – May 2014

Established an optimized, automated model that would help the operator of Electron Beam Welding machine to find the required welding parameters within minutes instead of hours

Performed over 300 experiments and applied various statistical and analytical methodologies such as regression analysis and design of experiments using tools which included Minitab and Matlab

Promoted effective interaction and communication between researchers, engineers, and job floor technicians Visiting Graduate Student Jindal Steel and Power Ltd. Patratu, India October 2012 – November 2012

Performed a case study on the environmental implications of new technologies and expansion plans of the steel plant, which lead to a conference paper on “Environmental Management System in Manufacturing Industries.” Visiting Undergraduate Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) Bengaluru, India January 2012 – May 2012

Performed machining performance study on glass-fiber-reinforced plastic and composite material using various coated and uncoated tools

Professional Experience

Research Assistant University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, NV August 2015 – Present

Work on collaborative technology and innovative research to assist in the development of our society

Develop collaboration with companies to progress and incorporate the real world tribological development with current research

Perform research on tribological and tribocorrosion behavior (friction, wear, and lubrication) of mechanical systems and components

Establish, maintain and upgrade Surface Engineering and Tribology Lab at UNR

Review journal articles and help write and prepare proposal grants Teaching Assistant University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, NV August 2015 – Present

Teach and train undergraduates and graduates in the course and laboratory work relating to Mechanical Design, GD&T, computer-aided modeling and simulation, Introduction to Tribology, Materials, Control Systems, and Strength of Materials

Give guest lectures on Tribology and computer-aided modeling and simulation

Conducted over 40 lab outreach activities to promote research engagement with the community Assistant Professor PES University

Bengaluru, India August 2014 – August 2015

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Instructed undergraduates and graduates in course and laboratory work relating to metal cutting processes, manufacturing engineering, and mechanical characterization techniques Technical Skills

3D computer-aided design software: CATIA V5, SolidWorks, Unigraphics NX6 and Solid Edge

Finite Element Modeling software: SolidWorks and LS-DYNA

Testing and characterization equipment handling: o Tribometer: Standard and customized friction-wear, lubricant, and tribocorrosion analysis under various simulated environments

o Goniometer: Contact angle analysis

o Electrochemical testing using potentiostat: Various electrochemical and corrosion testing such as potentiodynamic test and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. o Pulse power controller: Pulsed power source for specialized and commercial electrochemical deposition o 3D optical profiler: 3D profiling of surfaces

o 3D printer: composite material development and optimization of printing on open-source fused deposition modeling 3D printer, and fused deposition 3D laser printer o Characterization: Scanning Electron Microscope, Hardness test equipment, Digital viscometer, Automated/non-automated polisher, and XRD.

Statistical software: Minitab, Origin, and Microsoft Excel

Other software: Matlab, MathCad, and Gwyddion

Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada; Familiar with Telugu and Tamil

Experienced in proposal and grant writing and reviewed over 70 research articles Leadership Roles

President, Indian Student Organization, University of Nevada, Reno August 2016 – May 2017

General Secretary, Indian Student Organization, University of Nevada, Reno August 2015 – May 2016

College of Engineering Council representative, GSA, University of Nevada, Reno August 2015 – May 2017

Captain, Hostel Badminton Team, Birla Institute of Technology, India September 2012 – May 2013

Hostel Secretary, Birla Institute of Technology, India August 2012 – May 2013

Lead, Core Organizing committee of the Vismay, Inter-college Cultural Extravaganza April 2012

Co-founder and Coordinator of Cultural team "INFUSE," Don Bosco Institute of Technology, India May 2012 Sports and Hobbies

University Badminton Team, University Zonal Badminton Competition August 2011 – December 2011

University Kabaddi Team, University Zonal Kabaddi Team, Bengaluru, India August 2011 – December 2011

Winner, Mad Ads, Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India May 2011

Winner, Carmel School at State Level SAI Kabaddi Tournament, 2005

Gold Medalist, National Level Karate Tournament, 2002

Intermediate Skier and hiker

Long Distance & Cross Country Running

Reading Fiction Novels, Swimming, Cycling, Camping Professional profiles online

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arpithsiddaiah

Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Arpith_Siddaiah

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=xVbRfS0AAAAJ&hl=en Research Publications

Siddaiah, A., Kumar, P., Henderson, A., Misra, M., Menezes, P.L., 2019. Surface Energy and Tribology of Electrodeposited Ni and Ni– Graphene Coatings on Steel, Lubricants, 7, https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants7100087.

Zhang, X., Mao, B., Siddaiah, A., Menezes, P.L., Liao, Y., 2019. Direct Laser Shock Surface Patterning of an AZ31B Magnesium Alloy: Microstructure Evolution and Friction Performance, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Volume 275, 116333.

Siddaiah, A., Kasar, A.K., Manoj, A., Menezes, P.L., In-Situ Fretting Wear Analysis of Electrical Connectors for Real System Applications, Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing 3 (2), 47, 1-12.

Kasar, A.K., Siddaiah, A., Ramachandran, R., Menezes, P.L., 2019. Tribocorrosion Performance of Tool Steel for Rock Drilling Process, Journal of Bio-and Tribo-Corrosion 5 (2), 44, 1-8.

Reeves, C.J., Siddaiah, A., Menezes, P.L., 2017. Friction and wear behavior of environmentally friendly ionic liquids for sustainability of biolubricants, Journal of Tribology 141 (5), 051604, 1-11.

Mao, B., Siddaiah, A., Zhang, X., Menezes, P.L., Liao, Y., 2019. The influence of surface pre-twinning on the friction and wear performance of an AZ31B Mg alloy, Applied Surface Science, Volume 480, 998-1007. 4 P a g e

Siddaiah, A., Kasar, A.K., Manoj, A., Menezes, P.L., 2019. Influence of environmental friendly multiphase lubricants on the friction and transfer layer formation during sliding against textured surfaces, Journal of Cleaner Production 209, 1245-1251.

Siddaiah, A., Mao, B., Menezes, P.L., Liao, Y., 2018. Surface characterization and tribological performance of laser shock peened steel surfaces, Surface and Coatings Technology 351, 188-197.

Mao, B., Siddaiah, A., Menezes, P.L., Liao, Y., 2018. Surface texturing by indirect laser shock surface patterning for manipulated friction coefficient, Journal of Materials Processing Technology 257, 227-233.

Nazir, M. H., Khan, A.Z., Saeed, A., Siddaiah, A., Menezes, P.L., 2018. Synergistic wear-corrosion analysis and modelling of nanocomposite coatings, Tribology International, Volume 121, 30-44.

Reeves, C.J., Siddaiah, A., Menezes, P.L., 2018. Tribological study of imidazolium and phosphonium ionic liquid-based lubricants as additives in carboxylic acid-based natural oil: Advancements in environmentally friendly lubricants. Journal of Cleaner Production 176, 241- 250.

Siddaiah, A., Khan, A.Z., Ramachandran, R., Menezes, L.P., 2017. Performance Analysis of Retrofitted Tribo-Corrosion Test Rig for Monitoring In Situ Oil Conditions. Materials 10(10).

Siddaiah, A., Singh, B.K., Mastanaiah, P., 2017. Prediction and optimization of weld bead geometry for electron beam welding of AISI 304 stainless steel. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 89(1), 27-43.

Reeves, C.J., Siddaiah, A., Menezes, P.L., 2017. A Review on the Science and Technology of Natural and Synthetic Biolubricants. Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion 3(1), 11.

Reeves, C.J., Siddaiah, A., Menezes, P.L., 2017. Ionic Liquids: A Plausible Future of Bio-lubricants. Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion 3(2), 18.

Siddaiah, A., Menezes, P.L., 2016. Advances in Bio-inspired Tribology for Engineering Applications. Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion 2(4), 1-19.

Conference Publications

Siddaiah, A., Kumar, P., Misra, M., Menezes, P. L., 2019, Effect of Tribocorrosion on the Bond Strength of Electrodeposited Ni-graphene Composite Surface Coatings on AZ31B Mg Alloy, Technical Meeting and Exhibition at Materials Science & Technology Conference - 2019, Sep. 29th – Oct 4th, Portland, Oregon, USA.

Siddaiah, A., Kumar, P., Du. J., Menezes, P. L., Misra, M., 2019, Wear-corrosion Synergism Behavior of Molybdenum-Rhenium-Tellurium Alloys for Structural Application in Molten Salt Reactor, Technical Meeting and Exhibition at Materials Science & Technology Conference

- 2019, Sep. 29th – Oct 4th, Portland, Oregon, USA.

Siddaiah, A., Kumar, P., Akram. J., Menezes, P. L., Misra, M., 2019, Tribocorroison Behavior of Inconel 718 Fabricated by Laser Powder Bed Fusion Based Additive Manufacturing, Technical Meeting and Exhibition at Materials Science & Technology Conference - 2019, Sep. 29th – Oct 4th, Portland, Oregon, USA.

Mao, B., Siddaiah, A., Zhang, X., Li, B., Menezes, P. L., Liao, Y., 2019, Improving the Tribological Performance of Magnesium Alloys by Laser Shock Peening, Technical Meeting and Exhibition at Materials Science & Technology Conference - 2019, Sep. 29th – Oct 4th, Portland, Oregon, USA.

Kumar, P., Siddaiah, A., Kasar, A.K., Akram. J., Menezes, P. L., Misra, M., 2019, Wear-corrosion Synergism Behavior of Additive Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V Alloy, Technical Meeting and Exhibition at Materials Science & Technology Conference - 2019, Sep. 29th – Oct 4th, Portland, Oregon, USA.

Kumar, P., Vadlamani, B., Siddaiah, A., Kalvala, P., Menezes, P. L., Daroonparvar, R., Kay, C., Misra, M., 2019, Microstructure Evaluation and Corrosion Behavior of Cold Spray Deposited Tantalum Coating, Technical Meeting and Exhibition at Materials Science & Technology Conference - 2019, Sep. 29th – Oct 4th, Portland, Oregon, USA.

Siddaiah, A., Kasar, A.K., Menezes, P.L., 2018, Investigation and Fabrication of Multi-Functional Nanoparticle Surface Coatings for Wear- Corrosion Synergistic Resistance, 73rd STLE Annual Meeting and Exhibition, May 20th-24th, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

Menezes, P.L., Siddaiah, A., Kasar, A.K., 2018, Influence of Machining Angle and Solid Lubricants in a Bio-Lubricant Medium, 73rd STLE Annual Meeting and Exhibition, May 20th-24th, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

Kasar, A.K., Siddaiah, A., Menezes, P.L., 2018, Development of Alumina-Based Self- Lubricating Materials for High-Temperature Application, 73rd STLE Annual Meeting and Exhibition, May 20th-24th, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

Siddaiah, A., 2013, Manufacturing Management Model to Optimize Production Technologies, 3rd International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering, At National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India.

Siddaiah, A., Banerjee, P., Verma, N., Chakrabortty, A., Pandey, V., 2012, Recent trends in Manufacturing, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering, Conference Proceedings, Technocraft Institute of Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Chakrabortty, A., Verma, N., Banerjee, P., Siddaiah, A., Pandey, V., 2012, Micro-machining and Actuation Control of Micro-EDM, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering, Conference Proceedings, Technocraft Institute of Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Banerjee, P., Siddaiah, A., Chakrabortty, A., Verma, N., Pandey, V., 2012, Just in Time, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering, Conference Proceedings, Technocraft Institute of Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Siddaiah, A., 2011, Environmental Management System in Manufacturing Industries, National Conference on Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India.

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