Dr. Ashwath Pazhani | Advanced Materials Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ashwath Pazhani | Advanced Materials Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ashwath Pazhani, Lecturer in Engineering Design and Materials Specialism, Coventry University, United Kingdom

๐ŸŒŸ Dr. Ashwath Pazhani ๐ŸŒŸ, a distinguished Lecturer in Engineering Design and Materials Specialism at Coventry University, UK ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, 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 ๐Ÿ†. 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. ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ“š

Profile ๐ŸŒŸ

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Education and Research ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ”ฌ

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. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

Professional Experience ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ๐Ÿญ

Dr. Ashwath Pazhani is a dedicated professional in engineering and manufacturing, currently a Lecturer in Engineering Design and Materials Specialism at Coventry University, UK ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง since 2022. He previously served as Chief Engineer Manufacturing Consultant at Vinca Energy Solutions, Chennai (2020-2021) ๐ŸŒŸ and as an Assistant Professor Jr. at Vellore Institute of Technology (2017-2020) ๐ŸŽ“. His journey began as a Graduate Engineering Trainee at TVS Motors Limited, Hosur (2011-2012) ๐Ÿ๏ธ, followed by roles as a Project Executive at Vinca Energy Solutions (2012-2013) โš™๏ธ and a Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow at VIT (2013-2017) ๐Ÿ”ฌ.

Invited Presentations ๐ŸŽค

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 ๐ŸŒ. Additionally, his work has been showcased at the AIMTDR – All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ. Dr. Pazhani also played a significant role in the ICAMPS – International Conference on Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Processes, India ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ. Furthermore, he has been involved in the GCMM – Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management across India, the UK, China, and Australia ๐ŸŒ.

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Dr. Ashwath Pazhani specializes in the friction stir welding of sustainable composite materials for aerospace applications ๐Ÿ›ฉ๏ธ. 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 ๐Ÿฅ. 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 ๐Ÿš€.

Professional Achievements ๐Ÿ†

๐Ÿš€ Dr. Ashwath Pazhani made a significant contribution by developing the Metal Matrix Composites Laboratory at VIT. ๐Ÿข 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. ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ”ง His expertise extends to being an active reviewer for several prestigious international journals, ensuring the highest quality in scientific research. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ” Dr. Pazhani’s work continues to drive advancements in materials science and automotive technology. ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒ

Awards and Honors ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

Dr. Ashwath Pazhani has garnered several prestigious accolades throughout his academic journey. He was awarded the Junior Research Fellowship by the Aeronautics Research and Development Board (AR&DB), India, for the period 2013-2015 ๐Ÿ…. In 2021, he earned the Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship, highlighting his exceptional potential ๐ŸŒ. Recently, he secured the Going Global Partnerships Industry Academia Grant by the British Council for the years 2023-2024, reflecting his commitment to fostering international collaboration ๐Ÿค. These honors underscore Dr. Pazhani’s dedication to research and his significant contributions to academia ๐ŸŽ“.

Publications Top Notes ๐Ÿ“š

The effect of ball milling & reinforcement percentage on sintered samples of aluminium alloy metal matrix composites

Processing methods and property evaluation of Al2O3 and SiC reinforced metal matrix composites based on aluminium 2xxx alloys

Effect of ceramic reinforcements on microwave sintered metal matrix composites

Effect of SiC and Al2O3 particles addition to AA 2900 and AA 2024 MMCโ€™s synthesized through microwave sintering

Ultrasonication and microwave processing of aluminum alloy- Graphene – Al2O3ย nanocomposite

Processing and characterization of extruded 2024 series of aluminum alloy

Flexural studies of graphene reinforced aluminium metal matrix composite

Selective laser melting of Alโ€“Siโ€“10Mg alloy: microstructural studies and mechanical properties assessment

Effect of flake reinforcement on mechanical properties of AA 6061 nano composite with secondary nano platelet-Graphene processed through powder metallurgy

Effect of recast layer on the low cycle fatigue life of electric discharge machined inconel 718