RESEARCH INTERESTS
My research lies at the intersection of mechanics, materials science and advanced manufacturing. This research has led to 30+ publications in prestigious journals and has received a fair amount of attention from the media as well. In the future, I hope to conduct research in the area of machine learning and battery science.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering Aug. 2015
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
M.S., Mechanical Engineering May 2011
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering May 2009
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
PRESS COVERAGE (SELECTED)
1. “Ekeberg Prize 2021 - Winner”, TIC, Sep 18, 2021, [Link]
2. “The Anders Gustaf Ekeberg Tantalum Prize 2021 has been won by an international team analysing the cutting of tantalum”, EIN Presswire, Sep 17, 2021, [Link]
3. “Coatings Show Promise in Improving Machinability of Gummy Metals”, Modern Machine Shop article by Julia Hider, Apr 30, 2021, [Link]
4. “Improving Metal Cutting With Organic Monolayers”, Video by Purdue University, Dec 17, 2020, [Link]
5. “Surface Treatment That Improves Machining and Cutting”, American Machinist, Dec 23, 2020, [Link]
6. “Glue or Ink Improves Soft Metal Cuts”, Physics:Focus article by Philip Ball, Jul 13, 2018, [Link]
7. “The Secret to Cutting Gummy Metals”, Engineering.com, Jul 20,
2018, [Link]
8. “Metal too ’gummy’ to cut? Draw on it with a Sharpie or glue stick, science says”, Phys.org, Jul 18, 2018, [Link]
9. “Gummy Metals? Add Glue or Markers”, Video by Purdue University, Jul 18, 2018, [Link]
10. “Here’s A Low-Tech Solution For Cutting Gummy Metal”, Video by Science Channel, Jul 18, 2018, [Link]