Modeling & Simulation
Pellet extrusion and Additive manufacturing workflows using finite element, discrete element methods: meshing, solver setup and tuning, and results post-processing.
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ABAQUS (FEA)
Advanced
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LIGGGHTS (DEM)
Intermediate
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ANSYS (FEA)
Beginner
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Additive-3D
Advanced
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MATLAB
Advanced
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Python
Intermediate
Characterization
Microstructural, mechanical, thermal and viscoelastic characterization of orthotropic materials (fiber-reinforced polymer composites).
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X-ray CT
3D imaging, porosity analysis
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Optical Microscopy
Fiber orientation, length measurements
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Faro ARM Laser Scanner
Surface deformation analysis
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DSC, TGA, DMA
Thermal/viscoelastic characterization
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Tensile / Compression / Shear
Mechanical testing
Other Tools and Software
CAD, reverse engineering, and analysis pipelines supporting modeling and experiments.
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Wolfram Mathematica
Symbolic and numerical computation
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DIGIMAT
Micromechanical analysis
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Paraview
Visualization of DEM particles
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SolidWorks
CAD modeling & assembly
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ImageJ
Image processing
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VG Studio
CT reconstruction and segmentation
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VIC-3D
DIC strain measurements
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Waterjet
Sample prep, cutting
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TA Universal Analysis
Thermal analysis data processing
Collaboration & Communication
Reports, presentations, and cross-functional coordination across academia and industry partners.
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Technical writing and presentation
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Cross-disciplinary teamwork
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Mentoring junior researchers