Rupak Chanda

- Calibrated and optimized process parameters and tool dimensions during initial trials of a new material card validation workflow in AutoForm to improve accuracy, enable automation, and reduce cost and time. - Collaborated with the Metrology department for dimensional validation of AutoForm simulations. - Analyzed material certificates to optimize the material database, assess supplier compliance, and identify root causes of stamping inconsistencies for corrective actions.

Thesis Topic: Micro‑mechanical Modeling of the Failure Behavior of Sheet Metals during the Nakajima Test • Developed the Nakajima test setup in Abaqus from scratch to validate a microstructure‑based material model under development at the institute. • Performed physical Nakajima tests on S700 steel and optimized process parameters in Abaqus to align simulations with experimental results. • Validated outcomes using force-displacement curves, LOM, and SEM analysis to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Specialization: Materials Science of Steel, Final Grade: 2.2

Final Grade: 9.01