(44 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown) | |||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[Category: 5490-16]] | [[Category: 5490-16]] | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="width:250px; float:right; margin:.5em"; align="right" | |||
{| class="wikitable" style="width: | |||
|- | |- | ||
!Akhila Reddy Gorantla | !Akhila Reddy Gorantla | ||
Line 10: | Line 8: | ||
|} | |} | ||
='''''Who Am I ?''''' = | |||
Hello, I'm a Graduate Research Assistant in Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan Tech, majoring in Energy Materials and storage systems and with a minor in Microelectronic Materials. I worked as Senior research fellow in ARCI [http://www.arci.res.in/] for 2 years in the fields of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened steels for clad tubes and Lead-Free Copper alloys for camshafts and bushes. I am equipped with pre-professional experience in the fields of MEMS,NEMS and Shape Memory alloys. | |||
='''''Vision and Mission''''' = | |||
I strongly believe that the true potential of knowledge lies not in arriving at a solution, but in making it viable. My main focus is to develop safe products and clean technologies which makes viable the coexistence of human race with elements of nature. | I strongly believe that the true potential of knowledge lies not in arriving at a solution, but in making it viable. My main focus is to develop safe products and clean technologies which makes viable the coexistence of human race with elements of nature. | ||
='''''Research''''' = | |||
{{Userboxtop}} | {{Userboxtop}} | ||
{{User photovoltaic}} | |||
{{User photovoltaic}} | {{userboxbottom}} | ||
{{userboxbottom}} | |||
[[Category: MY5490_users]] | [[Category: MY5490_users]] | ||
==Research Interests== | |||
*HEV Battery Systems | *HEV Battery Systems | ||
Line 37: | Line 32: | ||
*Microelectronic Materials | *Microelectronic Materials | ||
==Current Projects== | |||
*'''''Thesis:''''' My thesis work focuses on the manufacturing of Lithium Ion positive electrode material: xLiMO2.(1−x)Li2M′O3, where M is either Ni or Mn. The project aims to eliminate pricey multiple steps of solution based production of this alloy and to establish a cost effective and time saving complete thermal path way. | *'''''Thesis:''''' My thesis work focuses on the manufacturing of Lithium Ion positive electrode material: xLiMO2.(1−x)Li2M′O3, where M is either Ni or Mn. The project aims to eliminate pricey multiple steps of solution based production of this alloy and to establish a cost effective and time saving complete thermal path way. | ||
Line 43: | Line 38: | ||
*'''''Kirigami design approach to LCPV reflectors:''''' The project aims to apply Kirigami design approach to Photovoltaic reflectors to increase efficiency. | *'''''Kirigami design approach to LCPV reflectors:''''' The project aims to apply Kirigami design approach to Photovoltaic reflectors to increase efficiency. | ||
==Past Projects== | |||
*Developed Lead-free bronze bimetallic strips for cam shafts and bushes. Work involved designing of the alloy to the manufacturing of bimetallic strip with minimum porosity and mechanical properties compared of that of Leaded strips. | *Developed Lead-free bronze bimetallic strips for cam shafts and bushes. Work involved designing of the alloy to the manufacturing of bimetallic strip with minimum porosity and mechanical properties compared of that of Leaded strips. | ||
Line 51: | Line 46: | ||
*Determined Cyclic hardening in Microcrystals using 2.5D Dislocation Dynamics simulations to study the effect of dimensional constraints on fatigue failure analysis. The project aimed at effective application of Microcrystals as actuators undergoing heavy fatigue cycles during their functionality. | *Determined Cyclic hardening in Microcrystals using 2.5D Dislocation Dynamics simulations to study the effect of dimensional constraints on fatigue failure analysis. The project aimed at effective application of Microcrystals as actuators undergoing heavy fatigue cycles during their functionality. | ||
*Studied the effect of annealing times on the hardness and elastic modulus of DC Magnetron sputtered Titanium rich NiTi thin films deposited on a silicon substrate studied using Nanoindentation and HRTEM. | *Studied the effect of annealing times on the hardness and elastic modulus of DC Magnetron sputtered, Titanium rich NiTi thin films deposited on a silicon single crystal substrate studied using Nanoindentation and HRTEM. | ||
==Softwares & Tools Used== | |||
*Characterization : Hardness Testing, Nano Indentation, Tensile testing | *Characterization : Micro & Bulk Hardness Testing, Nano Indentation, Tensile testing, XRD | ||
*Microscopy : HRTEM and Atomic Force Microscopy | *Microscopy : SEM, HRTEM and Atomic Force Microscopy | ||
*Softwares : C, Java, Mathematica, | *Softwares : C, Java, FORTRAN, Mathematica, MATLAB,Python, AutoCAD, CATIA, Ansys FLUENT,ThermoCALC, Prisma, Image Analysis | ||
*Expertise in the operation of High Energy Ball Mill: ZOZ GmbH | *Expertise in the operation of High Energy Ball Mill: ZOZ GmbH | ||
*Hot Extrusion press | |||
*Melt Spinning | |||
*4Hi Cold Rolling Mill | |||
==Certifications== | |||
Diploma in product design and analysis: AutoCAD, CATIA and Ansys | Diploma in product design and analysis: AutoCAD, CATIA and Ansys | ||
='''''My Research Groups''''' = | |||
==Solar Photovoltaic Technology== | |||
*Dr. Joshua Pearce [http://www.appropedia.org/User:J.M.Pearce] | |||
== | ==Masters Thesis Project== | ||
*Dr.Steve Hackney [https://www.mtu.edu/materials/department/faculty/hackney/] | *Dr.Steve Hackney [https://www.mtu.edu/materials/department/faculty/hackney/] | ||
*George W. Castle | *George W. Castle | ||
=== | ==ARCI: Research Fellow== | ||
*Dr.A.Venugopal Reddy [http://www.arci.res.in/people-Scientific-Consultants-n-Advisors] | |||
*Dr.R.Vijay [http://www.arci.res.in/people-Scientists] | |||
*M.Nagini [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nagini-macha-10977698] | |||
*Anas N Saifudeen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anas-n-s-49babb89] | |||
*K.Deepak [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sai-deepak-reddy-2a22a281] | |||
*Akshat Kumar | |||
==IIT Bombay:Intern== | |||
*Prof. P J Guruprasad [http://www.aero.iitb.ac.in/~pjguru/] | |||
==DMRL: [http://www.tra-erf.org/ TRA-ERF Program][http://www.tra-erf.org/attachments/Summer%20Internships/Summer%20Internship%20Recipients.pdf]== | |||
*Dr.S.V.Kamat [https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-v-kamat-7a10a856] | |||
='''''Thesis : Designing of low-cost thermal way for Ni-rich Li-based layered NCM cathode material for Li-Ion Batteries ''''' = | |||
==Literature Review== | |||
:[[Designing of low-cost thermal way for Ni-rich Li-based layered NCM cathode material for Li-Ion Batteries]] | |||
''' | ='''''Kirigami design approach to LCPV Reflectors''''' = | ||
==Literature Review== | |||
:[[Kirigami design approach to LCPV reflectors]] | :[[Kirigami design approach to LCPV reflectors]] | ||
== | ==Plot of the project== | ||
<In progress> | |||
='''''Professional Affiliations''''' = | |||
*Materials United | *Materials United | ||
Line 91: | Line 111: | ||
*Engineering Ambassdors | *Engineering Ambassdors | ||
='''''Contact me'''''= | |||
*Mail : agorantl@mtu.edu, gorantla.akhilareddy@gmail.com | |||
*Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/akhila-reddy-gorantla-62835a53] |
Revision as of 04:23, 7 April 2016
Akhila Reddy Gorantla |
---|
Who Am I ?
Hello, I'm a Graduate Research Assistant in Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan Tech, majoring in Energy Materials and storage systems and with a minor in Microelectronic Materials. I worked as Senior research fellow in ARCI [1] for 2 years in the fields of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened steels for clad tubes and Lead-Free Copper alloys for camshafts and bushes. I am equipped with pre-professional experience in the fields of MEMS,NEMS and Shape Memory alloys.
Vision and Mission
I strongly believe that the true potential of knowledge lies not in arriving at a solution, but in making it viable. My main focus is to develop safe products and clean technologies which makes viable the coexistence of human race with elements of nature.
Research
Template:Userboxtop Template:User photovoltaic Template:Userboxbottom
Research Interests
- HEV Battery Systems
- Solar Energy and Photovoltaics
- Microelectronic Materials
Current Projects
- Thesis: My thesis work focuses on the manufacturing of Lithium Ion positive electrode material: xLiMO2.(1−x)Li2M′O3, where M is either Ni or Mn. The project aims to eliminate pricey multiple steps of solution based production of this alloy and to establish a cost effective and time saving complete thermal path way.
- Kirigami design approach to LCPV reflectors: The project aims to apply Kirigami design approach to Photovoltaic reflectors to increase efficiency.
Past Projects
- Developed Lead-free bronze bimetallic strips for cam shafts and bushes. Work involved designing of the alloy to the manufacturing of bimetallic strip with minimum porosity and mechanical properties compared of that of Leaded strips.
- Studied and established effect of prolonged milling time and thermal exposure on Yttria dispersoids and their effect on Micro-structure and mechanical properties of ODS 9Cr Ferritic/Martensitic steel powders and comparison with bulk.
- Determined Cyclic hardening in Microcrystals using 2.5D Dislocation Dynamics simulations to study the effect of dimensional constraints on fatigue failure analysis. The project aimed at effective application of Microcrystals as actuators undergoing heavy fatigue cycles during their functionality.
- Studied the effect of annealing times on the hardness and elastic modulus of DC Magnetron sputtered, Titanium rich NiTi thin films deposited on a silicon single crystal substrate studied using Nanoindentation and HRTEM.
Softwares & Tools Used
- Characterization : Micro & Bulk Hardness Testing, Nano Indentation, Tensile testing, XRD
- Microscopy : SEM, HRTEM and Atomic Force Microscopy
- Softwares : C, Java, FORTRAN, Mathematica, MATLAB,Python, AutoCAD, CATIA, Ansys FLUENT,ThermoCALC, Prisma, Image Analysis
- Expertise in the operation of High Energy Ball Mill: ZOZ GmbH
- Hot Extrusion press
- Melt Spinning
- 4Hi Cold Rolling Mill
Certifications
Diploma in product design and analysis: AutoCAD, CATIA and Ansys
My Research Groups
Solar Photovoltaic Technology
- Dr. Joshua Pearce [2]
Masters Thesis Project
- Dr.Steve Hackney [3]
- George W. Castle
ARCI: Research Fellow
IIT Bombay:Intern
- Prof. P J Guruprasad [9]
DMRL: TRA-ERF Program[10]
- Dr.S.V.Kamat [11]
Thesis : Designing of low-cost thermal way for Ni-rich Li-based layered NCM cathode material for Li-Ion Batteries
Literature Review
Kirigami design approach to LCPV Reflectors
Literature Review
Plot of the project
<In progress>
Professional Affiliations
- Materials United
- Grad SWE
- Engineering Ambassdors
Contact me
- Mail : agorantl@mtu.edu, gorantla.akhilareddy@gmail.com
- Linkedin [12]