About

Jagannath Suresh

  • Birthday: 18 December 1998
  • Phone: +1 540-449-8802
  • City: Los Angeles, CA
  • Email: jagannad101@gmail.com

With a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech, my professional journey has been fueled by a deep-rooted passion for additive manufacturing and thermal engineering. Building on a solid foundation established during my Bachelor’s degree at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, I have embraced these disciplines with enthusiasm and dedication. Currently thriving as a pipe stress engineer, I seamlessly blend my expertise in thermal engineering with my practical experience in additive manufacturing. By leveraging advanced techniques and software tools, including finite element analysis (FEA), I ensure the integrity and reliability of piping systems across diverse industries. My proficiency extends to predicting and mitigating thermal-induced stresses, optimizing design layouts, and adhering to stringent industry standards. Prior to my professional endeavors, my academic pursuits and research experiences at the Center for Energy Harvesting Materials and Systems at Virginia Tech laid the groundwork for my passion. Here, I had the privilege of contributing to groundbreaking projects funded by esteemed organizations such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Ford. My focus on additive manufacturing of thermoelectric and soft magnetic materials ignited my curiosity and commitment to engineering innovation. Beyond my professional achievements, I am deeply invested in the intersection of art and technology. Hailing from the culturally rich state of Kerala in India, I am a trained Carnatic Musician and Violinist, finding inspiration in the harmonies of both music and engineering. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, I embody the qualities of versatility and diligence in all aspects of my endeavors. Let's connect and explore opportunities to collaborate or discuss how my expertise in additive manufacturing and thermal engineering can contribute to your organization's innovative initiatives.

Two words that resonate with me the most are #Versatile and #Sedulous.

Interests

Additive Manufacturing

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Material Science

Microfluidics

Computational Sciences

Data Visualization

Energy Harvesting

Automotive Engineering

Education

MS Mechanical Engineering

August 2021 - December 2023
Relevant Coursework
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
  • Energy Harvesting
  • Processing Science in Advanced Manufacturing
  • Microfluidics Biosensing

B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering (Major)

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Minor)

July 2017 - June 2021
Relevant Coursework
  • Engineering Materials
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Nanomaterials and Applications
  • MEMS Devices - Designing and Fabrication
  • Control Systems Engineering

Online Certification

OpenFOAM

Experience

ISAT

January 2023 - June 2023

Pipe Stress Engineer - Full Time

  • Conduct comprehensive thermal analyses of piping systems to evaluate thermal expansion, contraction, and related stresses.
  • Utilize advanced finite element analysis (FEA) software such as Autopipe to simulate thermal conditions and predict potential issues.
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including designers, engineers, and project managers to optimize piping layouts and support structures.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance during the design phase to ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.1, B31.3).
  • Perform stress calculations and develop mitigation strategies to address thermal-induced stresses and ensure the reliability of piping systems under various operating conditions.
  • 2D/3D CAD detailing of supports on MEP systems in 2D/3D AutoCAD drawings/models.
  • Conduct thorough reviews and assessments of existing piping systems to identify potential areas for improvement and recommend design modifications.
  • Actively participate in project meetings and communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and discuss technical challenges.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in pipe stress analysis to continuously enhance skills and capabilities.

Formlabs

January 2023 - June 2023

Print Process Intern - Optical And Thermal Systems

  • Experimental study to determine the thermal behaviour of the Fuse 1+ (SLS Printer) architecture during and post the print to reveal it’s effects on print warping.
  • Analyze and implement a specialized post print routine using python to mitigate print warping.
  • Model the print and post print transient thermals to validate and explain the warp behaviour observed in the printer for different test cases.
  • Study and quantify the effects of specific heating systems in the Fuse 1+ architecture in terms of thermal uniformity of the print bed and mechanical properties of the printed parts.
  • Develop a predictive model of the quartz tube heater tempearutures used in the Fuse 1+ using COMSOL.

Virginia Tech

October 2021 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant

  • Developed a MATLAB code to model the thermal melt pool behaviour in the Selective Laser Melting based Additive Manufacturing of soft magnetic and thermoelectric materials using Computational Fluid Dynamics techniques.
  • Conducted material characterization techniques like XRD, SEM, and EBSD on additively manufactured soft magnetic samples.
  • Worked on proposed techniques to reduce the core losses in soft magnetic material based applications using optimization of process parameters in Selective Laser Melting based Additive Manufacturing, and hence put in place an efficient bulk-scale manufacturing technique.
  • Developed a MATLAB code to study the dendritic growth during solidification and the change in the solidification dynamics in SLM with change in processing parameters.

Institute of Electronics, Microelectronics, and Nanotechnologies, University of Lille

July 2020 - October 2020

Research Intern

  • Investigated and developed microfluidic techniques based on free surface flows of drops on fibers.
  • Studied the nature and motion of 3D axisymmetric and non-axisymmetric droplets on fiber networks.
  • Studied the formation of compound droplets and the principle of droplet coalescence.
  • Analyzed the motion of droplets on fibers using OpenFOAM.

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

May 2019 - July 2019

Research Intern

  • Studied heat transfer and the accompanying droplet evaporation mechanisms on hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces.
  • Conducted experimental research on optimization and alteration of droplet evaporation rate by studying the fluid-structure interactions and changing the substrate patterns.
  • Designed and modified substrate patterns using photolithography.

Department of Defense, Bharat Forge

December 2018

In-Plant Trainee

  • Worked with the integration team for the assembly of the armored personnel vehicles used by the Indian Army and United Nations for peacekeeping missions.

Projects

Formlabs
Print Process Intern
Selective Laser Melting based Additive Manufacturing
Numerical Analysis of Fluid in Rotating Micro-channels
2D Lid Driven Cavity - Finite Volume Method
2D Lid Driven Cavity - Finte Difference Method
Salter's Duck with an Inbuilt Mechanical Motion Rectifier
Droplet Evaporation on Patterned Surfaces

Skills

Languages

AutoCAD C C++ MATLAB

Engineering Software

solidworks Fluent COMSOL TinkerCAD VESTA Ovito AutoPIPE Navisworks

Other Software and Skills

vectorlogo.zone LaTex MS Office

Contact

My Address

1725 S Auburn Way

Apt 327

Anaheim, CA 92805

Social Profiles

Email

jagannad101@gmail.com

Contact

+1 540-449-8802