Harika Maroju
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EDUCATION
TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY Tuskegee, AL
College of Engineering, Architecture and Physical Sciences GPA 3.68/4.0
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Summer 2011
OSMANIA UNIVERSITY Hyderabad, India
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, May 2008 GPA 3.73/4.0
SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION (10+2) Hyderabad, India
Associate Degree – Mechanical Engineering, May 2008 GPA 3.79/4.0
COURSES Composite Material Science and Mechanics, Nanotechnology, Electron Microscopy, Fracture Mechanics, Physics of Materials, Fluid Mechanics and pneumatics, Heat Transfer, Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines, Metallurgy, Hydraulic Machines, Production Technology, Industrial Management
RESEARCH PROJECTS TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ADVANCED MATERIALS
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT (REF: DR. MAHESH V. HOSUR)
Studies on Fabrication and Characterization of Flax Fiber Bio-composite Tuskegee, AL
Spring 2009 – Summer 2011 • Leading a Team of Undergraduate students to meet the project requirements
• Responsible for study and fabrication of Flax Fiber Bio-Composites
• Mechanical, Thermal and Morphological Characterization
Proficiencies: Mechanical Destructive Testing ( Flexure, Static Compression, Tensile Characterization), DMA, TGA, TMA, DSC, Rheology, SEM & Optical Microscopy
Additional: Presented the work in various conferences (ASME, ACC, SIGMA, SAMPE & Tuskegee Annual Meet)
Osmania University Hyderabad, India
Summer 2007 – Spring 2008 Design and Fabrication of HVAC twin pipe system.
• Performed cooling load calculations during initial design stages of $150,000 HVAC system
• Led a group of 10 technicians in the fabrication and installation of HVAC ducts
• Researched and recommended suitable materials for ducts, insulation and pipes
• Implemented inventory control standards for effective material utilization at site
• Supervised manufacturing of ducts & installation of air handling units
• Inspected final installation for defects and made suitable recommendations
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INTERNSHIPS APOLLO SOFTWARE COMPANY Hyderabad, India
Fall 2006 • Worked as a fresher on Alternative Cooling Technologies and Applications
• Collaborated with physical therapy scientists to develop design dimensions and models
• Used 3d CNC machine for prototype and final fabrication
ADDITIONAL
PROFICIENCIES
• Pro Engineer Wild Fire V 4.0
• Solid Works 2008
• Non Destructive Mechanical Testing Techniques
• Lab Safety Techniques
• Certified on usage on any kind of X-ray diffracted equipments.