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