Ing. Shashank Tayal

- Characterisation of Stainless-Steel and Carbon-Steel materials through mechanical, thermal, corrosion, and surface analysis. - Microscopic assessment of Al-Al and Al-Cu brazed joints for cooling applications. - Support colleagues with daily materials engineering and laboratory tasks. - Automation and optimization of existing processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.

- Metallographic sample preparation and material characterisation for failure analysis of thermally loaded materials - EDX surface analysis, corrosion testing, and thermal load evaluation to assess material integrity - Identification and analysis of cracks, microstructural changes, and surface defects - Technical reporting supporting root-cause and failure analysis

- Produced PLA/PHA biopolymer blends using extrusion techniques to develop sustainable materials. - Performed single blown film extrusion and co-extrusion to manufacture multi-layered (3-layer) films with improved mechanical properties. - Analysed film characteristics, including tensile strength, wear resistance, and shrinkage behavior, to assess product performance. - Optimised process parameters to enhance film quality, consistency, and production efficiency.

- Coursework includes: Advanced Materials Characterisation (SEM-EDX, XRD, LSM), Fatigue Failure Mechanisms & Fracture Mechanics, Surface Engineering, and Metallic Materials

- Coursework included: Materials Technology, Polymer Science, Material Characterisation, Surface Engineering, FEM and Simulation Methods, Nanomaterials