Everything happens for a reason because it's preparing you for what's to come in life -Â Aristotle
Over the years, I have been constantly amazed by the innovations in the field of materials science, such as atomic-scale resolution and materials that can 'memorize' their previous form, allowing the growth of three-dimensional objects one layer at a time. Inspired by these advancements, I decided after completing my bachelor's degree that I wanted to be a part of such endeavors. I believe a research PhD will provide me with the necessary training to achieve my career goals.
Currently, I am pursuing my PhD in Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, under the supervision of Prof. Leijun Li. My PhD project focuses on the "Bond Formation Mechanism During Electric Resistance Welding of Pipeline Steels." I joined Prof. Li's research group in the Fall of 2020. Prior to this, I obtained my master's degree in Welding Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, India, and bachelor's degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from Rajiv Gandhi University. My Master's thesis was on the structure-property correlation of dissimilar metal welding between ferritic and austenitic stainless steels, utilizing nickel-based welding consumables. This research was carried out under the guidance of Dr. Mainak Ghosh (NML Jamshedpur, India) and Prof. Katakam Sivaprasad (NIT Trichy, India). In terms of work experience, I have been involved in welding pipeline-grade steels for oil and gas transportation, manufacturing dissimilar metal weld joints for the nuclear industry, and performing characterization on superalloys and thermal spray coatings for gas turbine blades.