Dr. Ashwath Pazhani, Lecturer in Engineering Design and Materials Specialism, Coventry University, United Kingdom
š Dr. Ashwath Pazhani š, a distinguished Lecturer in Engineering Design and Materials Specialism at Coventry University, UK š¬š§, 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 š. 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. š¬š
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Education and Research šš¬
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. šš¬š ļø
Professional Experience šØāš«š
Dr. Ashwath Pazhani is a dedicated professional in engineering and manufacturing, currently a Lecturer in Engineering Design and Materials Specialism at Coventry University, UK š¬š§ since 2022. He previously served as Chief Engineer Manufacturing Consultant at Vinca Energy Solutions, Chennai (2020-2021) š and as an Assistant Professor Jr. at Vellore Institute of Technology (2017-2020) š. His journey began as a Graduate Engineering Trainee at TVS Motors Limited, Hosur (2011-2012) šļø, followed by roles as a Project Executive at Vinca Energy Solutions (2012-2013) āļø and a Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow at VIT (2013-2017) š¬.
Invited Presentations š¤
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 š. Additionally, his work has been showcased at the AIMTDR – All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference, India š®š³. Dr. Pazhani also played a significant role in the ICAMPS – International Conference on Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Processes, India š ļø. Furthermore, he has been involved in the GCMM – Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management across India, the UK, China, and Australia š.
Research Interests š¬
Dr. Ashwath Pazhani specializes in the friction stir welding of sustainable composite materials for aerospace applications š©ļø. 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 š„. 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 š.
Professional Achievements š
š Dr. Ashwath Pazhani made a significant contribution by developing the Metal Matrix Composites Laboratory at VIT. š¢ 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. šš§ His expertise extends to being an active reviewer for several prestigious international journals, ensuring the highest quality in scientific research. šš Dr. Pazhani’s work continues to drive advancements in materials science and automotive technology. šš
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