Materials & Aerospace Researcher
Aerospace materials specialist and nanotechnology researcher with 11+ years of academic and research experience across India and Taiwan, focusing on nanofabrication, ultrasonic-assisted manufacturing, and advanced material characterization for aerospace and energy applications.
About
Overview of the profile and academic journey.
I am a materials scientist and aerospace materials specialist with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Nanomaterials) and extensive post-doctoral experience in Taiwan. My work focuses on nano-structured transition metal oxides, AAO-templated nanowires, ultrasonic- assisted processing, and thermoelectric and sensing devices for aerospace and energy systems.
I enjoy designing experiments that connect microstructure to performance—linking fabrication routes, phase transformation and interface behavior with functional properties such as sensing, corrosion resistance and energy conversion efficiency.
Research Areas
Focused on bridging nanomaterials, ultrasonic processing and aerospace applications.
- AAO template-assisted nanowire and nanotube fabrication
- Thermal oxidation mechanisms in Zn/ZnO and SnO₂ nanowires
- High-entropy alloys and thermoelectric materials for aerospace systems
- Electrochemical sensors for agrochemical and environmental monitoring
- Non-linear ultrasonics, cavitation and acoustic field modelling
- Aerospace structures: fatigue, composite materials and corrosion protection
Selected Publications
Representative peer-reviewed works. Full, up-to-date list available on Google Scholar.
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High-performance electrochemical sensors using Sn-Bi₂O₃ nanoparticles on graphene oxide nanocomposite for selective antibiotic detection.
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Progress and perspective in harnessing MXene–carbon-based composites (0–3D): synthesis, performance, and applications.
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Growth kinetics of crumb-like structure formation on SnO₂ nanowires during direct oxidation.
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Tailoring InSb nanowires for high thermoelectric performance using AAO template-assisted die-casting process.
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Size-controllable ZnO nanowires fabricated via die-casting and oxidation.
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Sonochemical synthesis of nickel–manganous oxide nanocrumbs on partially reduced graphene oxide for efficient electrochemical detection of metronidazole.
→ See complete publication list on Google Scholar.
Projects
Ongoing and completed research projects, with focus on aerospace and functional materials.
- Single Nanowire Thermoelectric Devices – Design and fabrication of InSb and SnO₂ nanowire-based devices using vacuum die casting and FIB/RIE processing for enhanced thermoelectric performance.
- Hydrogen Gas Sensing Systems – Integrated sensing platform based on ZnO nanotubes and crumb-like nanowires for sensitive hydrogen detection.
- Surface Engineering of Aerospace Aluminium – PEO/AAO-based treatments for corrosion protection in aggressive environments.
- Magnetic Foot Hexapod Robot – Aluminium-joint robot for chimney inspection with servo-driven tripod gait motion.
Planned visuals for this section:
- Infographic diagrams summarizing AAO–nanowire fabrication routes.
- Microstructure & phase maps for HEA / thermoelectric systems.
- Embedded YouTube videos demonstrating graphical stress analysis.
Teaching
Courses delivered across aeronautical and mechanical engineering programs.
- Aircraft Structures
- Strength of Materials
- Composite Materials
- Smart Materials
- Finite Element Methods & Theory of Elasticity
I emphasise physical intuition, failure analysis and microstructure–property relationships, encouraging students to connect classical mechanics and materials science with real aerospace applications and emerging technologies such as nanomaterials, sensors, and additive manufacturing.
Achievements & Recognition
Awards, grants and invited talks.
- Young Researcher of the Year (2020) – Taiwan, for excellence in research and teaching.
- Recipient of full Ph.D. scholarship at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology.
- Active reviewer for journals including Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Sensors & Actuators B and Electrochimica Acta.
- Invited speaker on topics such as thermoelectric materials, smart materials, and ultrasonic-assisted manufacturing at multiple engineering institutes.
Gallery
Space reserved for research images, lab photos and conference moments.
Contact
For research collaboration, industrial projects or academic opportunities.
📧 vivekak77@gmail.com
📞 +91-7708969010
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