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About Candidate
Highly accomplished Mechanical Engineer, Researcher, and Academic Leader with more than 31 years of professional experience, including 16+ years in academia and advanced research. Specialized in computational mechanics of composite materials, finite element analysis (FEA), mathematical modelling, laminated and sandwich composite structures, thermo-mechanical analysis, and structural design optimization.
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Education
Development of an Analytical Model for Composite Material Structures (Laminated and Sandwich) Considering Transverse Shear Stress and Free Edge Effects. Developed advanced mathematical and computational model for multilayered laminated and sandwich composite structures including beams, plates, and shells. The work improved prediction accuracy for transverse shear stresses and interface continuity without correction coefficients. Validation was performed through exact three-dimensional solutions and finite element analysis. Core Contributions • Advanced modelling of laminated composite structures • Shear stress continuity modelling • Composite structural mechanics • Numerical and analytical validation • Finite element comparison studies • Thick composite structure analysis
Mechanical Engineering (Composite Material Structures)
Gold Medalist Final Year Project: Development of Gear Design Software
Work & Experience
• Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department | Sept 2009 – Present • Dean Engineering & Technology | March 2019 – March 2025 • Chairperson, Mechanical Engineering Department | March 2010 – March 2019 Key Contributions • Led advanced research activities in composite materials and computational mechanics. • Supervised PhD and MS research in finite element analysis, thermo-mechanical systems, and composite structures. • Established strong academia–industry collaborations and funded engineering projects. • Managed multidisciplinary engineering and research teams. • Conducted curriculum modernization aligned with international engineering standards. • Organized and led accreditation and quality assurance initiatives. RESEARCH EXPERTISE • Computational Mechanics of Composite Materials • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) • Numerical Simulation of Laminated & Sandwich Structures • Thermo-Mechanical Analysis of Composite Structures • Composite Pressure Vessel & Structural Design Concepts • Structural Integrity & Failure Analysis • Multi-layered Composite Modelling • Probabilistic Analysis of Composite Structures • Advanced Materials Characterization • Mechanical Behavior of Composite Laminates • Thermo-fluid & Heat Transfer Systems • Engineering Design Optimization • Industry-Academia Collaborative Research
Assistant Engineer to Principal Engineer | 1994 – 2009 Major Responsibilities • Developed and evaluated composite material design concepts. • Conducted structural analysis and testing of composite components. • Managed fabrication, assembly, and validation activities. • Performed engineering simulations and specification verification. • Worked on advanced engineering design and applied research projects.
