Shashank Prakash Dashpute

- Performed LCA and LCC for UV-dosimetry products (UV Sensor, MACS) to assess environmental and economic performance - Focused on CO₂ emissions and sustainability in industrial printing technology - Conducted comparative analysis on GWP, waste, recycling potential, and resource optimization - Used openLCA with ecoinvent for cradle-to-grave assessment and identified carbon reduction strategies - Proposed sustainable improvements and developed EPDs to communicate lifecycle impacts

- Supported in development & production of UV sensors and measuring devices for UV-curing & UV disinfection industrial processes - Operated & maintained roll-to-roll (R2R) machine, optimizing production processes for efficient & scalable sensor manufacturing - Conducted thickness & viscosity measurements of sensors & solutions, and supported product improvements in a startup environment - Utilized Dimatix Materials Inkjet Printer (DMP-2800) to develop & print active layers for label application samples

- Enhancing Sustainability Assessment and Comparative LCA - Case Study on the Comparison of Different Rotor Blade Materials for Small-Scale Wind Turbines - Project focused on the Climate Change impact category due to its primary goal of reducing carbon emissions, a crucial aspect for renewable energy systems - Participation in modeling using life cycle assessment software (openLCA, Umberto, SimaPro, GaBi) - Participation in evaluating the results and deriving design recommendation to increase sustainability

- Qualitative and quantitative bibliographic survey - Digital manufacturing - life cycle aspects and sustainability

Specialization - Work Design and Sustainability Management

Specialization - Mechanical Engineering