Apr 2022 – Apr 2024 · 2 yrs

• Commissioned 50 MWh capacity pilot production line for Li-ion batteries, supporting multiple cell chemistries and remaining adaptable across cylindrical, pouch, and prismatic cell form factors
• Developed comprehensive project scopes, engaging relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Implemented effective verification techniques to navigate changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
• Align priorities, provide regular performance feedback, establish individual development plans, and support ongoing professional development
• Managed resource allocation and a $20 million budget, ensuring optimal project execution
• Anchored strategic partnerships with innovation-led start-ups to advance cell chemistries in energy storage

Oct 2019 – Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Led a diverse 50-member team in developing advanced Li-ion cell technologies for electric vehicles and energy storage, overseeing materials, design, process, and quality engineers
• Directed material selection, evaluating electrodes, separators, and electrolytes to meet stringent cell performance requirements
• Designed and implemented large format cylindrical cell models (46 & 60 series), maintaining rigorous adherence to the company's quality system
• Executed comprehensive DVP&R processes, including material and cell qualification, and conducted FMEA for enhanced product robustness
• Develop intellectual property to protect technology developments and secure a competitive position
• Implemented a diverse array of initiatives leveraging physics-based simulations to streamline and diminish the time and effort invested in the development of advanced Li-ion cells
• Track emerging technologies and trends in battery industry

Sep 2018 – Oct 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Spearheaded the development of highly efficient catalyst materials for the oxygen reduction reaction, contributing to enhanced performance in Aluminium fuel cells
• Conducted comprehensive material testing using various electrochemical techniques, including potentiometry, chronoamperometry, impedance spectroscopy to evaluate and optimize material performance
• Pioneered the development of processes to seamlessly integrate air cathodes into the fuel cell system, ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency
• Led the system-level integration efforts, orchestrating a cohesive approach to ensure seamless interactions between components and maximize overall fuel cell performance

Sep 2016 – Apr 2017 · 7 mos

• Conducted lab sessions for 60 undergraduate students on weekly basis
• Taught scientific concepts & gave background information during lab demonstrations
• Implemented workplace safety program to prevent any potential hazards in the lab

Jan 2016 – Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• Developed polymer hydrogel electrolyte system for batteries and fuel cells operating at sub-zero temperatures
• Fabricated stretchable IoT devices for real time health monitoring systems
• Developed polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) based composite materials for biodegradable capacitors

Aug 2015 – Dec 2015 · 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Designed and developed an optical fluorescence reader for “ACIX 100”, a medical diagnostics device based on microfluidic chips, using opto-mechanics and image processing
• Successfully installed the fluorescence setup; the first 200 pilot tests of the device showed an excellent correlation with the existing commercial devices in the market

Jul 2014 – May 2015 · 10 mos · Roorkee

• Led a team of 77 fellow undergraduates to organize & conduct 16 different events under P&N section
• Set up section’s targets for the year and planned the scope of events including time, location, program & cost
• Developed event sponsorship proposals and pitched it to the potential sponsors

May 2014 – Jul 2014 · 2 mos · Stuttgart Area, Germany

• Inspected stress tunable optical properties of random gold nanostructures on PDMS using Ellipsometry and second harmonic generation (SHG)
• Developed an analytical model for percolation phenomenon in an insulating matrix filled with random metallic inclusions
• This work was published in a peer reviewed journal - AIP Advances

Apr 2013 – Jul 2013 · 3 mos · Hisar Area, India

• Examined the effect of established welding conditions on stress corrosion cracking (SSC) in welded joints of Galvanised Iron (GI) pipes produced by Jindal Industries.
• Optimized the welding parameters to reduce the residual stresses in weld joints and makes them more resistant towards SSC