Research and Projects
Research and Projects
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Engineering Responsive Smart Textiles for Wearable Applications
Engineering Responsive Smart Textiles for Wearable Applications
My work on reversibly shape changing stimuli responsive textiles
Project Summary:
Developed and 3D printed liquid crystal elastomer fibers with optimized properties; integrated into textiles for functional prototyping.
Incorporated conductive materials for Joule heating actuation, demonstrating applications in wearable haptic and sensory devices
Key skills learned: Polymer fabrication, additive manufacturing, materials integration, and performance characterization
Engineering Thermally Responsive Polymers for Functional Applications
Engineering Thermally Responsive Polymers for Functional Applications
My work on polymer shape change at body temperature
Project Summary:
Designed and optimized polymer networks with tunable transition temperatures for reliable actuation at body and ambient conditions.
Developed a biostable elastomer-based temperature sensor for infection detection, demonstrating integration of responsive materials into functional devices
Key skills learned: Polymer optimization for ambient-responsive actuation, thermal property engineering, and integration into functional sensing devices
Engineering Advanced Polymer Coating Systems for Materials Protection
Engineering Advanced Polymer Coating Systems for Materials Protection
My work testing the failure mechanism of polymer and hybrid coatings
Project Summary:
Developed and characterized advanced polymer coatings for materials protection in automotive, defense, and oil & gas industries. Tested coating for scratch, adhesion, abrasion, and failure.
Worked with a digital twin model to simulate accelerated testing conditions and failure mechanisms of coatings.
Collaborated with industry partners to design and implement in-field experimental protocols and establish testing standards for performance evaluation.
Key skills learned: Polymer coating formulation, coatings test - adhesion, abrasion, scratch, experimental design, and industry collaboration
Other research projects
Other research projects
Characterization of Low-cost and Sustainable Self-assemblies
Characterization of Low-cost and Sustainable Self-assemblies
Mechanical Deformation of Metals Using High Strain Rates
Mechanical Deformation of Metals Using High Strain Rates
My work on Zirconium phosphate and cellulose nano crystals self assembly
Undergrad research assistant
Project Summary: Studied phase behavior of cellulose and zirconium phosphate nanocrystal liquid crystals under electrical, magnetic, and thermal fields; developed phase diagrams for low-cost functional materials.
Key Skills: Optical microscopy, liquid crystal analysis, and phase diagram characterization
My work on mechanical deformation of metals
Undergrad summer research intern
Project Summary: Studied high-strain rate deformation in brass and zinc, using microscopy to quantify stress–strain behavior.
Key Skills: High strain rate testing, microscopy analysis, and mechanical property evaluation.
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