ABJESH PRASAD RATH
Research Scholar(JRF)
Summary
Working as research scholar at Durban University of Technology, Durban4001, South-Africa, having one and half years of academic experience in Mechanical Engineering and four years of labrotary experience in Polymer-Nano Technology with expertise in Polyester and Carbon derivative like graphene oxide (GO), graphene and carbon nanotube (CNT). Worked as GET at Aurangabad Auto Eng. Pvt. Ltd, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.
RESEARCH INTERESTS: Experimental Study and Analysis of Full-Scale Polymer Elements specially Polyesters, Reinforced polymer Nanocomposite, Reinforced Metal Composite, Innovative Base Techniques for material testing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Scholar
Durban University of Technology, Durban, South-Arica
Durban
03.2019 - Current
- Documented procedures and results of research data with high degree of accuracy and precision.
- CONFERENCE ATTENDED
- 4th Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation Conference (2019),17th Sep-21th Sep, 2019, Organized by: Durban University of Technology, South-Africa.
- Advancement in Polymeric Materials (APM 2020), 11th -13th February, 2020.Organized by: APDDRL, CIPET, Bangalore.
- Advancement in Polymeric Materials (APM2021), 9th-13th March, 2021.Organized by: LARPM, CIPET, Bhubaneswar.
- Conference of the South-African advance material initiative(CoSAami), 18-22 October, 2021. Organized by: ami & CSIR, Republic of South-Africa.
- Advancement in Polymeric Materials (APM2022), 8th-12th March 2022. Organized by: ARSTPS, CIPET, Chennai.
JRF
CIPET-SARP-LARPM
Bhubaneswar
08.2018 - Current
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools like origin lab to create documents and other communications.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Attended more than 5 International conference to share my research ideas.
Assistant Professor
Gayatri Institute of Engineering and Technology
Brahmapur
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Offered classes in Strength of Material, Machine Design and Thermodynamics to undergraduate Engineering Students.
- Conducted the lab training classes for Work-shop, Machine drawing and Design of Machine element.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
- Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Stood in for professors and teachers in absences, lecturing or providing course material on mechanical engineering based on lesson plans.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
Assistant Professor
Parala Maharaja Engineering College
Brahmapur
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Offered classes in Basic Mechanical Engineering, Modern Manufacturing Process and heat Transfer to Undergraduate Engineering Students
- Conducted the lab training classes for Automobile mechanisms and Metrology & Quality Control.
- Collaborated with faculty members on automobile projects.
- Supported weekly basic mechanical engineering lab sessions, contributing to student engagement, comprehension and learning objectives.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Aurangabad Auto Eng. Pvt. Ltd
Aurangabad
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Adhered to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards to comply with regulations.
- Shadowed designers and engineers to learn ways to implement methodologies.
- Assisted with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
- Worked closely with engineers on projects.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
Education
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South-Africa 03.2019 - Current
M.Tech - Thermal Engineering
NMIET, Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 08.2014 - 05.2016
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
COEB, Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 09.2009 - 08.2013
Intermediate -
SSVM, CHSE
Brahmapur,Odisha, India 07.2007 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Pallishree Uccha Vidyapitha, Karmeli, Kalahandi
Odisha, India 03.2006 - 05.2007
Skills
Equipment's-Universal testing machine (UTM), Thermal conductivity tester (Unitherm2022), Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Thermo gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), Fourier Transformed Infrared Radiation (FTIR), Raman Spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscope, Rockwell Hardness Tester, Nano-Indentation, Contact angle measurement
Certification
AUTO-CAD and Workshop at CTTC, Bhubaneswar, India
Timeline
Research Scholar
Durban University of Technology, Durban, South-Arica
03.2019 - Current
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
03.2019 - Current
JRF
CIPET-SARP-LARPM
08.2018 - Current
Assistant Professor
Gayatri Institute of Engineering and Technology
07.2017 - 07.2018
Assistant Professor
Parala Maharaja Engineering College
01.2017 - 06.2017
M.Tech - Thermal Engineering
NMIET, Bhubaneswar
08.2014 - 05.2016
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Aurangabad Auto Eng. Pvt. Ltd
06.2013 - 07.2014
AUTO-CAD and Workshop at CTTC, Bhubaneswar, India
08-2011
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
COEB, Bhubaneswar
09.2009 - 08.2013
Intermediate -
SSVM, CHSE
07.2007 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Pallishree Uccha Vidyapitha, Karmeli, Kalahandi
03.2006 - 05.2007
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