Profile:

Experienced R&D professional with over 10 years of research expertise in materials science, additive manufacturing, and smart manufacturing leveraging AI/ML. Demonstrated success in managing 6 major research projects worth over S$5M, delivering impactful solutions across structural, biomedical, and semiconductor sectors. Recognized author (30+ peer-reviewed journal publications), inventor (5 technology disclosures), and recipient of Australia’s Global Talent Visa. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, industry engagement, and advancing research from TRL 2 to TRL 7.

Research Interests: 

Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, AI/ML integration into Manufacturing Processes, Materials Science.

Education:

• Diploma of Project Management, 2025-2026

TafeSA, South Australia

An in-depth program covering key project management knowledge areas, including scope, time, quality, cost, human resources, communication, risk, and integration. Applied advanced theoretical knowledge alongside specialized technical and managerial competencies to plan, execute, and evaluate projects independently and within team environments.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering, 2012-2016

National University of Singapore  — Materials Science and Engineering Division  — Recipient of NUS Research Scholarship

PhD work investigated titanium-reinforced magnesium nanocomposites to achieve superior strength, ductility, and biocompatibility for advanced lightweight structural and biomedical applications. First author of 8 Q1-ranked international peer-reviewed journal articles; presented at 3 international conferences.

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E), Mechanical Engineering, 2005-2009

RMK Engineering College, Anna University — University Rank Certificate, Best in Academics & Gold Medal

Skills:

• Industry Translational Research: Advance technologies from lab-scale concept to TRL 7 prototypes.

• Project Management: Led cross-functional teams, budget management, procurement, stakeholder engagement.

• Additive Manufacturing: Binder jetting, inkjet printing, selective laser melting (SLM) for metals and ceramics.

• Materials Science: Casting, powder metallurgy, porosity/density analysis, processing-structure-property relationships.

• Characterization Techniques: SEM-EDX, XRD, tensile testing, hardness testing, rheology, powder property analysis.

• AI/ML in Manufacturing: Regression models, transfer learning, using MATLAB, PyCharm.

• Quality Systems: Six Sigma Lean Black Belt certified, using DMAIC methodology, root cause analysis and ASNT Level II NDT certified (UT, RT, MT, PT) for quality inspection.

• Training & Knowledge Transfer: Delivered hybrid technical training programs for students and professionals.

• Research & Proposal Development: Drafted research proposals, collaboration agreements, SOPs, and confidentiality frameworks; managed funded projects.

• Safety & Compliance: Lab Safety Lead, WHS compliance, risk assessments, audit management.

Certifications: 

• Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Professional (LBBP), Management & Strategy Institute (MSI). 

• Six Sigma Green Belt, Micro Small & Medium Enterprise (MSME), India. 

• Product Management: Building a Product Roadmap, Project Management Institute.

• Lean Manufacturing, National Productivity Council, Govt. of India. 

• ASNT Level II (UT, RT, MT, PT), American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Expires: [Nov, 2029].

• Gen AI and AI for Everyone, DeepLearning.ai, Stanford University. 

• Team Building, Ethics & Supervisor Training, Management & Strategy Institute (MSI).

• Project Management Essentials Certified, Management & Strategy Institute (MSI).

• Diploma in Industrial Safety, Annamalai University, India.

• Diploma in Mechanical CADD (Auto-CAD, ProE, ANSYS), CADD Centre, India.