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ASWANI KUMAR BANDARU
Research Scientist & Assistant Professor
Limerick,LK
Summary
Adept at leading innovative projects in materials engineering, spearheaded the VARICOMP project at the University of Limerick, enhancing wing box designs with AIRBUS and pioneering a recycling method for thermoplastic composites. Expertise in polymer composites and project management, coupled with a commitment to mentorship, has significantly advanced research quality and process optimization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Assistant Professor in Manufacturing & Materials
University of Limerick
Limerick, Limerick
06.2022 - Current
- Lead the design and manufacturing of a three-bay wing box in the SFI funded VARICOMP project in collaboration with AIRBUS.
- Develop a lab-scale recycling method for thermoplastic prepreg composites.
- Optimisation of process parameters, property enhancement by 70-85%, quality assessment of automated tape placement technique
- Supervise PhD scholars, postgraduate and undergraduate research projects.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
Marie Curie Research Fellow & Researcher
University of Limerick
05.2017 - 05.2022
- Worked on externally funded individual project on development of novel polytetrafluoroethylene composites of 75-90% enhanced wear resistance with Taconic International Ltd.
- Planned and executed feasibility of in-situ consolidation of carbon fibre reinforced prepreg composites for skin and stiffener assembly of aeropalne wing box.
- Delivered mentorship and training to team on composite processing, mechanical characterisation, ASTM/ISO standards and technical documentation.
- Enhanced research quality by implementing rigorous methodologies and data analysis techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify knowledge gaps and inform future studies.
Education
Ph.D. - Protective Structures, Thermoplastics And Testing
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
New Delhi, India 06.2011 - 11.2017
Master of Science - Machine Design, Manufacturing And Testing
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee, India 01.2007 - 07.2009
Skills
Technical Skills
- Manufacturing & Process Optimisation
- PPAP, PFMEA and MOS
- Material testing (Static & Dynamic)
- Material Characterisation
- Polymer Composites
- Failure Analysis
- Experimental mechanics
- Technical Documentation
- Project Management
Software
Ansys Workbench
Pro-E
Abaqus
Timeline
Assistant Professor in Manufacturing & Materials
University of Limerick
06.2022 - Current
Marie Curie Research Fellow & Researcher
University of Limerick
05.2017 - 05.2022
Ph.D. - Protective Structures, Thermoplastics And Testing
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
06.2011 - 11.2017
Master of Science - Machine Design, Manufacturing And Testing
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
01.2007 - 07.2009
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