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| Contact | # 113, 816 W. Abram
Arlington, TX 76013
US
817-821-2825
uppalnitin@gmail.com |
Goal | Seeking a full time position in the area product development and FEA analysis. |
| Skills | CAD/CAM, Femtosecond Laser Micromachining, FEA, 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication |
| Qualifications | NITIN UPPAL
816 W. Main, # 113
Arlington, Texas 76013
Ph: 817-821-2825,
uppalnitin@gmail.com
Objective
Seeking a full time position in the area of Process Development, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or Process Modeling.
Professional Experience
Research Assistant (January 2004-Present)
BioMEMS lab, The University of Texas at Arlington
Femtosecond laser induced Two Photon Polymerization (2PP) for 3D micro/nano structuring.
Modeling the polymerization kinetics, temperature and molecular diffusion effects on the process resolution of 2PP process.
Statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE) approach for process parameter sensitivity analysis.
Modeling ultrashort laser pulses interaction with metals, dielectrics and polymers.
Micro-replication and micro-structuring using Hot Embossing system for microfluidic applications and polymer bonding.
Design, analysis and prototyping of micro-components using FLM and HEMM systems.
Ablation characteristics and process parameter evaluation of common engineering metals, ceramics, smart-materials and polymers.
Problem diagnostics and maintenance of Femtosecond Laser System.
CNC fabrication requirements of the lab.
Graduate Teaching Assistant (January 2005-Present)
Mechanical and Aerospace Department, University of Texas at Arlington
Lab instructor for the Measurement Lab, measurements techniques involved in Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Design, Heat Transfer, Dynamic System Modeling.
Upgrading the existing experimental setups with digital interfaces.
Engineer Trainee (June 2002-July 2003)
Amtek Auto Ltd., New Delhi, India
Undertaking new product development activities for automobile engine components.
Interfacing with finance, engineering and production team and monitoring the project development.
Vendor development for Jigs, Fixtures and Tools.
In-house fixtures fabrication using CNC machines.
Summer Intern (May 2001-August 2001)
Amtek Siccardi India Ltd., India
Involved in the design and manufacturing processes for automobile engine components.
Involved with Quality Assurance Team on FMEA analysis and proposing preventive measures.
Education:
Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas at Arlington Present (expected-July 2008) GPA: 4.0
MS in Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas at Arlington May 2005 GPA: 3.9
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Maharishi Dayanand University, India May 2002 74.7% (Honors)
Research Interests:
Femtosecond laser assisted additive/subtractive prototyping, process modeling and characterization.
NIR laser induced two photon polymerization of conductive and biodegradable polymers for biomedical sensing and actuation.
Laser induced local refractive index change in transparent medium for integrated optics and 3D waveguides.
Design of Experiments/Statistical approach for process sensitivity analysis, factor influence study and process resolution improvement.
Exploring novel design and fabrication methodologies for biomedical drug delivery and tissue engineering.
Design, analysis and prototyping of MEMS sensors, actuators and devices.
PROJECTS:
Finite Elements Method
Electrothermal analysis of thermal microactuators/grippers using ANSYS.
Analysis of radical diffusion on voxel formation in photopolymerization.
Nonlinear structural and modal analysis of polymerized micro-beam.
Thermomechanical and moisture diffusion analysis of an electronic package.
Polymers in Biomedical Engineering
A review on biodegradable elastomers in Biomedical Engineering for tissue engineering applications.
Design of Experiements
A design of experiments approach on ice cream branding and image study.
Influence of laser process parameters on micro-channel dimensions
Statistical and Regression Analysis
Regression model of the PMMA bonding strength on hot embossing process parameters.
A regression approach to study the mandatory attendance policy in improvement of student performance in calculus course.
Descriptive statistical analysis to uncover the cause of Nosociomial Infections in the hospitals across USA.
Robotics
Dynamic and Kinematic analysis of GMF 110R manipulator.
Real world application of compound transformation for Robotically Automated Surface Finishing Cell consisting of a GMF S-400 Robot, CMM and several work pieces.
Classical Control
Dynamic analysis of inverted pendulum system.
RELEVANT COURSES:
Advanced Finite Element Methods, Design of Experiments, Polymers in Biomedical Engineering, Regression Analysis, Introduction to Robotics, Optics, Control System Components, Finite Element Methods, Advanced CAD/CAM, CAD/CAM Applications, Mechanics of Materials, Advanced Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, HVAC, Engineering Mechanics, Machine Design, Operation Research, Analytical Methods in Engineering.
PUBLICATIONS:
Journal Papers:
Nitin, Uppal, Panos S. Shiakolas, "Modeling of temperature dependent diffusion and polymerization kinetics and their effect on single pulse two photon polymerization dynamics", Journal of Micro/Nanolithography, MEMS and MOEMS, 2008. (In Review).
Nitin Uppal, Panos S. Shiakolas, "Micromachining characteristics of NiTi based shape memory alloy using femtosecond laser", Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 2007. (In Publication).
Nitin Uppal, Panos S. Shiakolas, Shashank Priya, "Micromachining of PZT using Ultrafast Femtosecond Laser", Ferroelectrics Letters Section, vol. 32, n 3-4, pages 67-77, 2005.
Peer Reviewed Conference:
Nitin Uppal, Panos S. Shiakolas, Mohsin Rizwan, "Three dimensional waveguide fabrication in PMMA using femtosecond laser micromachining system", Proceedings of SPIE-The International Society of Optical Engineering, Micromachining and Microfabrication Process Technology XII, Vol. 6882, 2008.
Nitin Uppal, Panos S. Shiakolas, "Experiments and characterization of two photon polymerization using 1-kHz femtosecond laser system", Proceedings of SPIE-The International Society of Optical Engineering, Advanced Fabrication Technologies for Micro/Nano Optics and Photonics, Vol. 6883, 2008.
Nitin Uppal, Panos S. Shiakolas, "An Ablation Parameter Study and Micromachining of NiTi Based Shape Memory Alloy Using a Femtosecond Laser", ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 2007.
Nitin Uppal, Panos S. Shiakolas, Sunil Belligundu, "Femtosecond Laser Micromachining as a Rapid Prototyping Environment- System Development and Initial Results", ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 2006.
Sunil Belligundu, Panos S. Shiakoals, Nitin Uppal, "Study of Hot Embossing behavior and comparison at Normalized temperatures of Polycarbonate", PMMA and PLLA, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 2006.
Nitin Uppal, Sunil Belligundu, Panayiotis Shiakolas, "Femtosecond Laser Micromachining: System Development, Ablation Studies and Microcomponent Manufacturing", VII International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, El Paso - Juarez region, 2005.
Sunil Belligundu, Panayiotis Shiakolas, Nitin Uppal, "Rapid Prototyping of Polymer Microdevices utilizing Femtosecond Laser for mold making and Hot Embossing", VII International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, El Paso-Juarez region, 2005.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Application Softwares: Pro-Engineer, Pro Manufacturing, Solid Works, AutoCAD, Pro NC, ANSYS
Mathematical/Statistical Software: MATLAB, SAS, Minitab
Office Tools: MS Office
HARDWARE SKILLS:
MEMS Fabrication: Femtosecond Laser System, Hot Embossing Replication System
Machine Shop: CNC milling, Lathe, Drilling
Rapid Prototyping: Dimension SST 768 3D printer
Characterization: Hitachi-S3000N SEM, Nicolet 6700 FT-IR, Nikon DXM 1200 and SMZ 1500 Optical Microscope, MTS Tensile and Compression
Basic laboratory equipments: Oscilloscopes, Material Polishing
AWARDS:
Recipient of Newport-Spectra Physics excellence in research award at SPIE Photonics West Conference, 2008.
Student member of Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, UTA chapter.
Recipient of STEM Doctoral Research Fellowship, UTA, 2007.
Student member of Tau Beta Pi The National Engineering Honors Society, UTA chapter.
Recipient of University Scholar Award, April 19th 2007.
Recipient of Graduate Dean Fellowship towards Masters and Doctorate program at University of Texas at Arlington.
Recipient of Mechanical Engineering Jack R. Woolf service award, February 24th 2005.
REFERENCES:
Available on request
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