Dr. Ashwath Pazhani, Lecturer in Engineering Design and Materials Specialism, Coventry University, United Kingdom
🌟 Dr. Ashwath Pazhani 🌟, a distinguished Lecturer in Engineering Design and Materials Specialism at Coventry University, UK 🇬🇧, excels in Advanced Materials Engineering. With a focus on cutting-edge research, Dr. Pazhani has made significant contributions to the field, earning him the prestigious Best Researcher Award 🏆. His expertise spans innovative materials design, sustainable engineering solutions, and advanced manufacturing techniques. Dr. Pazhani’s dedication to research and education inspires students and peers alike, fostering a collaborative and dynamic learning environment. His work not only advances scientific knowledge but also paves the way for future technological innovations in materials engineering. 🔬📚
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Education and Research 🎓🔬
Dr. Ashwath Pazhani, a distinguished academic, earned his PGCE (PCET) from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 2022, supported by the Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship. He holds a PhD in Engineering and Composite Materials Science from Vellore Institute of Technology (2021), funded by AR&DB, DRDO, and VIT, with a dissertation on aerospace braking evaluation of surface-processed aluminum alloy composites during dry braking conditions. Dr. Pazhani has 4 peer-reviewed journal publications and 5 conference presentations. He also holds an MSc. by Research from VIT (2017) and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Karunya University (2011). His research includes particle-reinforced aluminum metal matrix composites and disc brake design and analysis. 📚🔬🛠️
Professional Experience 👨🏫🏭
Dr. Ashwath Pazhani is a dedicated professional in engineering and manufacturing, currently a Lecturer in Engineering Design and Materials Specialism at Coventry University, UK 🇬🇧 since 2022. He previously served as Chief Engineer Manufacturing Consultant at Vinca Energy Solutions, Chennai (2020-2021) 🌟 and as an Assistant Professor Jr. at Vellore Institute of Technology (2017-2020) 🎓. His journey began as a Graduate Engineering Trainee at TVS Motors Limited, Hosur (2011-2012) 🏍️, followed by roles as a Project Executive at Vinca Energy Solutions (2012-2013) ⚙️ and a Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow at VIT (2013-2017) 🔬.
Invited Presentations 🎤
Dr. Ashwath Pazhani is a distinguished figure in mechanical engineering, actively contributing to several prestigious conferences. He has presented his innovative research at the IMECE – International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition by ASME, USA 🌍. Additionally, his work has been showcased at the AIMTDR – All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference, India 🇮🇳. Dr. Pazhani also played a significant role in the ICAMPS – International Conference on Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Processes, India 🛠️. Furthermore, he has been involved in the GCMM – Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management across India, the UK, China, and Australia 🌏.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Ashwath Pazhani specializes in the friction stir welding of sustainable composite materials for aerospace applications 🛩️. His research includes cryogenic fatigue on aluminum-graphene composites for hydrogen storage tanks, and surface processing and additive manufacturing of composite materials for biomedical applications 🏥. He is also focused on advanced materials and computational thermodynamics of composites for aerospace and biomedical fields. Dr. Pazhani explores Industry 4.0/5.0 for the advanced manufacturing of composites, composite fracture mechanics, and solid mechanics modeling. His work on sustainable nanocomposites aims to support space exploration 🚀.
Professional Achievements 🏆
🚀 Dr. Ashwath Pazhani made a significant contribution by developing the Metal Matrix Composites Laboratory at VIT. 🏢 He has also filed a patent for a groundbreaking innovation in the automotive industry: Laser Assisted Processing of Aluminium Alloy Composites for Automotive Brake Pads. 🚗🔧 His expertise extends to being an active reviewer for several prestigious international journals, ensuring the highest quality in scientific research. 📚🔍 Dr. Pazhani’s work continues to drive advancements in materials science and automotive technology. 🌟🌐
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