Smit PATEL
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
Materials Engineer with hands-on experience in metallurgy, microstructure characterization, and laboratory testing. Skilled in thermomechanical processing, test planning, and data-driven optimization. Experienced with SEM-EBSD, hardness testing, and metallurgical analysis of HSLA steels.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of British Columbia
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Developed thermal paths to study the influence of thermomechanical parameters including austenite grain size, cooling rate, retained strain, and niobium on microstructure evolution of high strength low alloy (HSLA) steel.
- Conducted ageing tests to evaluate the state of niobium (in solution vs precipitated).
- Microstructure characterization using hardness, optical microscopy, and EBSD.
- Analyzed EBSD data for diverse microstructures, applying cleanup algorithms and quantifying features such as grain boundary density, transformation product area fraction, and Kernel Average Misorientation (KAM).
- Simulation of hot rolling mill through high temperature torsion tests.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance research objectives and achieve project milestones.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Presented research findings at conferences and workshops, fostering professional growth and collaboration within the academic community.
Intern
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Optimization of heat treatment parameters(Tempering time & temperature, Quench medium) to improve mechanical properties of 30NCD steel alloy.
- Gained hands-on exposure to various departments, including material handling at the central store, vendor and contract management processes, and technical operations across machine, heat treatment, and forge shops.
Education
Master of Applied Science - MATERIALS ENGINEERING
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada06-2025
Bachelor of Technology - MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, India05-2022
Skills
Python
Microsoft Office
ImageJ
OriginPro
Simufact welding simulation
ABAQUS
Optical Microscopy
undefinedScholastic Achievements
- Runner up among 143 entries in the International Sci Art competition held by INYAS 2021.
- Community volunteer: Teaching and Outreach initiatives at IIT Gandhinagar.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of British Columbia
01.2023 - 06.2025
Intern
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
12.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Applied Science - MATERIALS ENGINEERING
The University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Technology - MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
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