MANISHA

DAHAL

614-***-**** • adirna@r.postjobfree.com • Columbus, OH 43212

SUMMARY

An analytical and detail-oriented material researcher with experience in various fields of material science. Significant research projects in the production of machining tools, new high entropy materials, laser material processing, additive manufacturing, microstructure analysis, and microscopy. Excellent communication skills, and a desire to achieve success. SKILLS

• Data analysis by SEM, XRD, EBSD & EDS

• Machining and laser material processing

• Material characterization and selection

• Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Programming (MATLAB, OCTAVE, and CNC)

• Powder metallurgy (Metal powders)

• Microscopy and mechanical analysis

• Strong written and oral communication skills

EXPERIENCES

Research Associate

Technical University Dresden (TUD) Dresden, Germany Nov 2019-July 2020

• Research on new machining tools with multi-material features of cemented carbides and cermet. ( Usage of combination of refractory metals such as Hf, Zr, Ti, Ta, Nb, W)

• Demonstrate flexibility in handling multiple projects such as research on high entropy tools and 3D thermoplastic additive tool manufacturing.

• Utilize a range of material characterization techniques such as SEM, EDS, XRD, hardness, and toughness measurement.

• Perform data analysis and interpretation.

• Comply with good laboratory practices.

• Documentation and publication of the research paper. Research Assistant

Helmholtz Zentrum Rossendorf Dresden (HZDR) Dresden, Germany Oct 2018-Mar 2019

• Research on cassiterite mineral samples.

• Experience in contact angle measurement, and TEM sample preparation.

• EBSD analysis using Mtex (MATLAB based software). Research Assistant

Fraunhofer IWS Dresden, Germany Oct 2017-Mar 2019

• Research on gradient material structure.

• Experience in machining and laser material processing in additive manufacturing.

• Experience in the design of experiments (DOE), and parameter and process optimization.

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently.

• Documentation of results and report-writings.

• Experience in material characterization techniques such as SEM, EDX, and EBSD. Internship Student

Fraunhofer USA Plymouth, MI, USA Apr 2017-Sep 2017

• Internship in laser material processing.

• Exploration of industrial application of laser.

• Experience in material characterization such as microscopy and hardness measurement.

• Exploration of the ability of femtosecond laser in drilling, cutting, ablation, and surface hardening.

• Exploration of demands, successes, and failures as a part of normal business practice. Research Assistant

Lulea Technological University Lulea, Sweden Oct 2015-Mar 2016

• Analysis of deformation and fracture of bridge components.

• Applied knowledge of metallurgy and microscopy.

• Hands-on experience with SEM, EDS, and EBSD.

• Hands-on experience in TGA and DSC

• Know-how on physics of failure.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Science: Advance Material Science And Engineering Saarland University Saarland, Germany Mar 2019 Master of Science: Advance Material Science And Engineering Lulea Technological University Lulea, Sweden Oct 2018 Bachelor in Engineering: Mechanical Engineering

Kathmandu University Dhulikhel, Nepal Dec 2014 RESEARCH PAPERS

[reviewing]: Production of High Entropy Carbides by Different Sintering Techniques Johannes Pötschke1*, Manisha Dahal2, Mathias Herrmann1, Anne Vornberger1, Alexander Michaelis1,2 1 Fraunhofer IKTS, Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems, 01277 Dresden, Germany;

2 Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of Materials Science (IfWW), 01067, Dresden, Germany

[reviewing]: Production and Properties of High Entropy Carbides with Cobalt (HEC-Co) Johannes Pötschke1*, Manisha Dahal2, Mathias Herrmann1, Anne Vornberger1, Alexander Michaelis1,2 1 Fraunhofer IKTS, Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems, 01277 Dresden, Germany;

2 Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of Materials Science (IfWW), 01067, Dresden, Germany LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Nepali

• German

• English

• Hindi

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