Research Engineer

Divakar Mantha

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Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Experienced researcher in metallurgical and materials engineering. Strong background in fundamentals of metallurgical thermochemistry, thermodynamics and process kinetics. Specific expertise in thermodynamic modeling. Demonstrated ability in goal-oriented training and guidance to the research group. Proven success in managing research projects funded by US national laboratories and federal agencies. Ability to work under pressure and accomplish responsibilities with proficiency.

Areas of Expertise

Thermodynamic modeling in metallurgical systems

Modeling of process kinetics

Research planning and project management

Leadership and supervision skills

Strong analytical and computer skills

Strong written, communication and presentation skills

Professional Accomplishments

• Successfully wrote over 30 international journal publications in the fields of metallurgy and materials science

• Served as reviewer to reputed international journals

• Prepared several research proposals to US national laboratories and federal agencies

• Wrote a successful research proposal to DOE (on-going project) – metal oxide reduction using ionic liquids

• Developed novel low melting point high energy storage density multicomponent molten salt compositions by thermodynamic modeling for concentrating solar power generation

• Planned and conducted experiments to study the oxidation behavior of Ti-Al alloys and oxidation resistance of Ti-Al alloys with additions of niobium and molybdenum.

• Employed characterization techniques like SEM, EDS, XRD, TGA in studying the oxidation behavior of Ti-Al and Ti-Al-(Nb, Mo) alloys

• Developed models to explain the phenomena of simultaneous reduction of oxides by carbon in stainless steelmaking slags

• Developed the concept of surface interaction parameters to predict the influence of solute elements on the surface tension of liquid iron alloys (PhD Dissertation)

Awards and Recognition

Graduate fellowship (1990-1994)

Research fellowship (1994-1999)

Visited the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden as a guest student on invitation to conduct research (1998)

Education

Ph.D. in Metallurgy, 1999, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, INDIA

M.E. in Metallurgy, 1994, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, INDIA

(GPA: 6.5/8.0) (Second in a class of 12)

B.Sc., 1990, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, INDIA

Technical Skills

FORTRAN, C, MATLAB, SigmaPlot, HSC, FactSage, SEM, EDS, XRD, TGA

Professional Affiliations

The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS), ASM International (ASM)

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