About

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

About

Mechanical engineering student at Arizona State University, graduating in December 2025. With a bachelor's degree from the National Institute of Technology Manipur, my experience spans research in green materials, focusing on natural fiber composites, and practical skills in shipbuilding from an internship at Hindustan Shipyard Limited. I’ve led teams in both academic and creative projects, including award-winning nature photography. Passionate about driving innovation in mechanical engineering through a blend of technical expertise and creativity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Vizag, AP FEB 2022-MAR 2023

Led a team of three in an internship on advanced machining at HSL’s ship repair complex, gaining expertise in machining technology and ship maintenance.
Operated a lathe machine to fabricate high-precision ship components, enhancing machining accuracy and efficiency.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Graduate Student Researcher

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona JUN 2024-Present

Conducting research on porous material fabrication and characterization as a graduate student researcher under Professor Jeffrey Self, analyzing material properties, and drafting research papers.
Utilizing advanced techniques like 3D printing and modeling, performing SEM analysis for microstructural characterization, and conducting thermal and mechanical assessments using TGA, DSC, and Instron and Rheometer.

Graduate Service Assistant

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona AUG 2024-DEC 2024

Graded assignments and recitations for CHE 211, a foundational chemical engineering course, and provided constructive feedback to enhance student learning and academic success.

UG Research Assistant

NIT, Manipur, India SEP 2022-MAY 2023

Completed two manufacturing projects focused on enhancing composite materials and authored comprehensive theses and project reports, documenting research findings, methodologies, and analyses.
Operated Brinell hardness, Izod Charpy, and tensile strength testing machines to perform material testing and analysis, ensuring compliance with ASTM standards

Education

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ Jan 2024 – Dec 2025

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA-3.52/4

National Institute of Technology, Manipur, India Aug 2019 – Jun 2023

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering GPA-3.3/4