PRATHAMESH DESHPANDE
Fremont
Summary
Driven Postdoctoral Research Fellow with advanced knowledge in Computational Mechanics and Materials Science. Proven success in working within collaborative environments to drive innovation and advance research. Seeking the opportunity with the Full-time role to assist in driving the organizational objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Associate
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
09.2022 - Current
- Established molecular dynamics workflow on the institution high-performance cluster
- Understood and implemented software compilation techniques to utilize GPU acceleration for intensive MD calculations
- Engineered a graphene quantum dot and epoxy nanocomposite and investigated the mechanical response in tension using MD
- Ongoing work includes extending the workflow to functionalized GQDs and generating more complex models
- Provided guidance to a graduate student to understand the protocols to execute MD simulations.
Graduate Research Assistant
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Designed computational research and studies, executing research techniques, simulations, and data analysis
- Upgraded in-house codes to include advanced features and added new analysis techniques
- Designed tutorials for training future workforce within the research group and collaborators
- Collaborated with researchers outside the department and university researchers on multi-disciplinary research
- Presented findings at technical conferences and project review meetings
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals
- Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets and written reports summarizing research results
- Executed qualitative and quantitative analysis on a wide range of data
- Applied good documentation practices when recording data and managing source documentation
- Assisted with administrative responsibilities delegated by the advisor and department chair
- Participated and volunteered in department organized events/workshops
- Assisted with research for academic publications
- Trained newer teammates on software, in-house codes, and tutorials
- Leveraged Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare reports, presentations, and articles.
Vice President, Department Representative
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Co-chaired a joint committee consisting of university administration and student leaders
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with administration to establish long-term goals, strategies, and graduate school policies
- Attended monthly meetings to voice concerns, opinions, and ideas from graduate students
- Connected regularly with students to collect information about experiences and problems
- Relayed administrative information back to students for improved understanding and compliance with important policies
- Built surveys to collect information from students at different levels and in different majors.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed syllabus of lab assignments and distributed them to students on the first day of class
- Supported professor in implementing flexible, yet rigorous teaching and learning experiences
- Utilized email and in-person meetings to answer questions and mentor struggling students
- Followed course outline to prepare lessons and enhance understanding of materials
- Adapted methods of instruction and classroom materials to address individual student needs
- Displayed strong work ethic and promoted respect and humility among all individuals.
Graduate Research Assistant
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Researched automotive structures to assist with the modeling of a modified pick-up truck frame
- Gathered and organized materials for project focused on Modeling a non-cylindrical CNG tank
- Collaborated with the Industry personnel to aid with the research
- Provided consultation to another department in the University on two separate projects
- Applied good documentation practices when recording data and managing source documentation
- Completed daily administrative tasks for the advisor as directed
- Participated as a graduate student expert on the topic for Senior Capstone design project reviews.
Education
Ph.D - Mechanical Engineering-ENGINEERING MECHANICS
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI08.2022
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI08.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pune
05.2013
Skills
- Empirical research
- Scientific paper experience
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Technical presentation development
- Academic teaching (Undergraduate and Graduate)
- Software - LAMMPS, Hypermesh, ANSYS, SolidWorks
- Programming – Python, Bash, MatLab
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare reports, presentations, and articles - Data Collection and Analysis for research
- Research Methodologies
- Proficient in Computational modeling (Atomistic and Continuum)
- Analytics and Documentation
Certification
Machine Learning By Coursera
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Associate
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
09.2022 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
08.2017 - 08.2022
Vice President, Department Representative
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
05.2017 - 04.2019
Graduate Teaching Assistant
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
08.2015 - 08.2017
Graduate Research Assistant
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
01.2015 - 08.2015
Ph.D - Mechanical Engineering-ENGINEERING MECHANICS
Michigan Technological University
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Michigan Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pune
Machine Learning By Coursera
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