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Rushendra Paravasthu
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Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
Cell: 903-***-****
Education
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Aug.05 - Mar.09
Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, CO GPA: 3.40/4.00
Bachelor’s (B.E) in Mechanical Engineering Jun. 05 - Jun. 09
Osmania University, Andhra Pradesh, India GPA: 3.85 /4.00
Engineering Experience
Graduate Research Assistant , Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO Aug. 09 - Present
• Obtained knowledge of Lithium ion battery systems and its application in hybrid & electric vehicles
• Conducted different battery manufacturing techniques and synthesized cathode materials
• Performed chemical reaction calculations using various material processing techniques and battery testing procedures
• Gained in depth knowledge on various renewable energy power generation systems such as wind, solar and hydrogen technologies
• Developed lab scaled 18650 and prismatic type lithium ion batteries using battery manufacturing machines such as coating, slitting, calendaring and winding
• Acquired knowledge about standard lab practices
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO Aug. 11 - Dec. 11
• Assisted and organized labs for “ Introduction to Engineering Materials”
• Topics include metals, ceramics, polymers and composites
• Adapted teaching techniques to accommodate student’s learning styles
• Worked as a grader for undergraduate engineering students in “Internal Combustion Engines” and “Heat and Mass transfer”
Master’s Thesis Aug. 09 - Present
• “Synthesis, Characterization and Battery Coating Methodology of Lithium-Ion Cathode Materials in the System (1-x-y)LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2.xLi2MnO3.yLiCoO2”
• Research goal was based on improving the electrochemical performance compared to those Lithium-Ion cathode materials which are currently present in the battery market
• Performed various characterizations techniques and material synthesis processes
• Utilized statistical software Minitab for “Optimization and Design of Experiments” in data analysis
• Conducted refinement, battery testing and detail structural study
• Introduced new cathode materials for high capacity Lithium-ion batteries
Undergraduate Senior Design Project Nov. 08 - Mar. 09
• Fabricated and developed a prototype of a “Compressed Air Car”
• Used Auto-CAD software for modeling and designing the vehicle
• Assembled various parts for the automobile prototype such as chassis, engine and steering mechanisms
• Increased the efficiency of vehicle by using a 2-stroke reciprocating engine
• Acquired knowledge about the use of alternative renewable fuels
Rushendra Paravasthu
**********.*********@*****.***
1600 W Plum Street, Apt # 17B
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
Cell: 903-***-****
Technical presentations Jun. 05 - Jan. 09
• “Magnetic levitation technology and its application in India” at National Level symposium, India
• “Renewable sources of energy” at Indian Institute of Engineers, Hyderabad, India
• “Hybrid/Automotive Vehicles” at Vignan Institute of Engineering , India
• “Tidal power applications” at Indian Institute for Scientists and Engineers, Hyderabad, India
• “Nitrogen (Nox) emissions control techniques” at Sreenidhi Institute of Technology, India
Industrial Experience
Hindustan Machine Tools Ltd, India: - Internship Mar. 09 - May. 09
• Designed and manufactured a “Gear Housing Component”
• Worked with pattern manufacturing equipment and gained acute knowledge about high-end machinery
• Performed molding technique required for the fabrication of this component
• Gained experience working in an industrial environment
Bharat Dynamics LTD (Defense Labs in India):- Internship Feb. 08 - Apr. 08
• Worked in the design of missile component “Blind Bush” using Esprit Cam software
• Reduced the number of operations required in machining the component by using new pattern repeating cycle methodology, reducing the machining cost of the component
• Conducted additional operations such as Hexagonal Milling and Slot Drilling to increase the ease of machining the component
General Motors Pvt Ltd, Kun Automobiles: - Part-time Jan. 07 - May. 07
• Worked as a part-time service engineer which involves in car repair and mechanics
• Gained knowledge on general working mechanism for 4-wheeled automobiles
• Performed various work shop practices including customer service
Technical Skills
Software
• Pro Engineer
• Minitab
• Solid works
• Abacus(FEA)
• Mat lab
• CAD/CAM
• AutoCAD
• C &C++
Characterization Techniques
• XRD (X-ray diffraction)
• TGA (Thermo gravimetric analysis)
• DSC (Differential scanning calorimeter)
• ICP (Inductively coupled plasma)
• Galvanostatic Testing (Arbin Tester)
• XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy)
• SEM (Scanning electron microscope)
• TEM (Transmission electron microscope)
Rushendra Paravasthu
**********.*********@*****.***
1600 W Plum Street, Apt # 17B
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
Cell: 903-***-****
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Dr. Sue P James
Head of Department
Mechanical Engineering
Professor-Advisor
Colorado State University
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Dr. Sandeep Kohli
Principal Research Scientist
Veeco Instruments
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Dr. Amy Prieto
Professor – committee member
Department of Chemical Engineering
Colorado State University
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Dr. Allan Kirkpatrick
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Professor-Advisor
Colorado State University
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Dr. Venkatesan Manivannan
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Professor - Advisor
Colorado State University
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Donald W. Radford
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Professor
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