I’m Kunal Gide, a mechanical engineer and researcher specializing in additive manufacturing of high‑performance polymers and composites. Expertise spans FDM process optimization, filament extrusion, lattice design, and composite reinforcement, with a proven record of $100k+ grant funding, 15+ publications, and mentorship of multidisciplinary teams. My work bridges fundamental research and industrial application, delivering manufacturable solutions in polymers, composites, and bio‑inspired structures.