Materials & Process Engineer
Turning materials science into engineering outcomes — from first principles to field‑ready solutions.
Background & Approach
I am a Materials Engineering graduate from Monash University with a foundation in Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering from SASTRA University. My core focus is failure analysis, root cause investigation, and closing the gap between material behaviour and process performance — in environments where getting it wrong has real consequences.
At SisterWorks Inc., I conducted structured RCA on safety-critical tram fleet components, isolated failure modes under mechanical load and fatigue, and translated findings directly into corrective action — through supplier liaison, compliance-mapped material selection (EN 45545-2, AS 1530), and production-ready documentation. At Falcon 3D, I commissioned a high-temperature FDM system from first principles, developed PEEK process parameters through structured DOE, and extended the asset's reliable operating envelope from 340°C to 450°C — delivering validated production capability at 81% below commercial cost.
I understand the language heavy industry speaks: equipment commissioning, process parameter optimisation, asset life extension, and structured documentation from observation through to corrective action. I work well in demanding, shift-based environments and take ownership of problems end-to-end.
Currently seeking graduate or entry-level roles in process and materials engineering across resources, heavy manufacturing, and infrastructure. Open to relocation and FIFO arrangements.
Industry & Practice
SisterWorks Inc.
Springvale VIC 3073, Australia
Falcon 3D – 3D Printing
Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Hotel Holiday Inn Express
589/599 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Academic Background & Recognition
Materials Engineering
Monash University, Clayton VIC, Australia
Polymers · Functional Materials · Ceramics · Corrosion · 3D Printing of Polymers · Nanomaterials · Advanced Photovoltaics · Hydrogen Generation · Biomaterials · Biomechanics
2023 – 2025 | GPA: 3.1
with BTech in Mechanical Engineering
SASTRA Deemed University, Tamil Nadu, India
Lean Manufacturing · Plant Layout · Additive Manufacturing · Welding Technology · DFMA · TQM · Hydraulics & Pneumatics · Reliability & Maintenance Engineering
2016 – 2021 | CGPA: 7.02
Hydrogen Horizons Ideathon 2025 · Monash Energy Club & Latrobe City Council
Designed LATP AirLift — a three-phase liquid hydrogen supply chain for Latrobe Regional Airport, scaling from 2 to 8 hydrogen aircraft. Modelled AUD $16.99M CAPEX with a surplus H₂ and O₂ revenue stream reaching ~AUD $9.7M by Year 3. Judged best among all competing teams on simultaneous technical rigour and commercial viability.
Material TECH 2021 — Peer-Reviewed Journal
Two-phase final year project at SASTRA University, conducted alongside industrial work at Falcon 3D. Phase I used COMSOL Multiphysics to determine the 133–137 minute safe operating window before thermal degradation. Phase II applied those findings to physically fabricate a PEEK-capable FDM printer at Rs. 93,125 — 81% below the Rs. 5,00,000 commercial benchmark.
DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.02.004 ↗What I've Built & Delivered
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Built a PEEK-capable FDM printer for Falcon 3D at Rs. 93,125 — 81% below the Rs. 5,00,000 commercial benchmark. Phase I used COMSOL to model nozzle thermal degradation; Phase II applied those findings to fabricate and deploy the printer. Peer-reviewed publication.
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Sole engineer on a live industry project — failure analysis, standards compliance (EN 45545-2, AS/NZS 2269), material selection, CAD modelling, and supplier engagement for Yarra Trams' active fleet.
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Full detail design of a 6,000 m³/day Class A recycled water facility for the City of Ballarat. Led an interdisciplinary team of 5 across membrane selection, Aspen Plus modelling, P&ID, HAZOP, and financial feasibility. ~AUD $9M CAPEX, 6–7 year payback.
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10-year TCO model and green hydrogen production strategy for a fleet of 10 Toyota fuel cell forklifts. Sized on-site PEM electrolyzer + 640 kW solar PV + 2 MWh BESS at AUD $2.66M CAPEX.
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Three-phase liquid hydrogen supply chain for Latrobe Regional Airport scaling from 2 to 8 aircraft. AUD $16.99M CAPEX model with surplus H₂ revenue from Year 2. Won Vestas Award for Best Technical Solution.
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Redesigned a structural SS316 bracket using Design for Additive Manufacturing principles, achieving a 70.3% weight reduction (510 g to 151.45 g). Validated by FEA and physically printed via Laser Powder Bed Fusion.
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Final year project designing, fabricating, and mechanically testing FDM-printed insoles using VarioShore TPU with graded lattice structures. From SolidWorks FEA and material calibration through to physical prototypes tested on a ZwickRoell machine.
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Scaled-down prototype brackets designed to demonstrate how FDM can enable communities without grid access to manufacture solar mounting hardware locally. SolidWorks CAD, PLA fabrication on FlashForge Creator Pro, and full UN SDG 7 framing.
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Full energy audit of a Melbourne apartment: NPI benchmarked at 70.88 kWh/m²/yr, 717 kWh/yr HVAC load isolated via HDD/CDD, envelope heat loss quantified, and a costed improvement strategy delivered within AUD $30,000.
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Team TREnD Member · 2024 – 2025
College Advisor · 2024 – 2025
Technical Toolkit
Beyond Engineering
3D printing at home, building things, travel, and everything in between. Take a look at what I get up to outside of work.
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Open to graduate and entry-level process & materials engineering roles across Australia. FIFO-ready. Full Australian work rights.