Doctoral Researcher, Materials Science and Engineering, UNT Denton, USA
M.Tech, Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Gandhinagar, India
B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering | Minor, Computer Science and Engineering
Research Interests:
Solid-state friction stir based technologies, Welding and joining techniques, Composites, Materials characterization and testing
About me
​I am an experienced researcher possessing a demonstrated history of working in academic, industrial, and corporate environments. I am currently pursuing my doctoral research exploring microstructural evolution during solid-state processing for property enhancement at UNT Denton, Texas, USA.
I have pursued my master's in the field of Materials Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar. I earned my undergraduate degree majoring in Mechanical Engineering, with a certified minor in Computer Science and Engineering. My experiential stints at Atlas Copco and Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (Trucks division) in the past have aided my skills in management.
With an eye for detail, a strong background across diverse engineering fields, and having acquired cross-functional skills, I have earned appreciable commendations. I’m confident in the creative solutions I bring to the table. I believe in bringing innovation to the society we live in and have put my goal towards realizing that.​
The research areas I have previously worked on are Friction Stir Welding and Processing, Composites (metals and polymers), Materials Characterization, Corrosion, Tribology, Mechanical Design and fabrication, and Finite Element Analysis. I am proficient in AutoCAD, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Solid Works, Industrial Engineering, and office application suites.
Friction Stir Welding, Mechanical Testing, Electron microscopy, XRD, FTIR, TGA, Wear Testing, Corrosion.
Mechanical Manufacturing & Characterisation Techniques
Modelling and Finite Element analysis Softwares
MS Projects, COMSOL
ANSYS, CREO, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, AUTODESK INVENTOR
Programming Languages
C, C++, Python and MATLAB
Academic Summary
Jan 2021- currently pursuing
PhD, Materials Science and Engg.
University of North Texas, Denton, USA
I am currently working on a variety of projects on friction stir-based solid-state manufacturing techniques.
July 2019
Zhi-Hong International Summer School,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Minhang Campus,
Shanghai, China.
I was invited to attend the ZH-ISS 2019 themed on 'Advanced Metallic Materials.' I was awarded the Zhi-Hong Type A scholarship to participate in the summer school. Presented a poster on dissimilar materials joining. My group was awarded the second prize for presentation on 'Processing of Advanced Metals.' Renowned faculty from across the world discussed a broad range of topics like bio-inspired materials design, high-temperature steels, advanced biocompatible metals, thin metal films, fatigue and deformation of lightweight metals, age hardenable lightweight alloys, grain boundary engineering, surface engineering, etc. Also had an opportunity to visit state of the art SSRF (Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility), Volkswagen Plant and Medical 3D Printing Innovation Research Center.
July 2017- July 2019
M.Tech,Materials Science and Engg.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Gandhinagar, India
Motivation to pursue an advanced degree in materials sciences came during my tenure as Design Engineer at Atlas Copco. For the first time, I could ponder over the various materials used in different components. It was nothing more than fascinating to see the same part with identical dimensions being manufactured using different materials to meet specific requirements.
During my master's degree, I chose to work with Prof. Amit Arora, who is an expert in Friction-Stir Technology. The original motivation to see different materials in action in a single component led to conduct research on dissimilar joining and surface composite processing.
I defended my thesis titled "Fabrication, Characterization and Particle Distribution Analysis of Al 1050-B4C Friction Stir Surface Composite" in June 2019.
July 2011 - May 2015
B.Tech,Mechanical Engineering
Walchand College of Engineering (WCE)
Sangli. Maharashtra, India.
B.Tech in Mechanical engineering not only gave me the power to improve but to re-imagine things. Manufacturing Processes and Machine Design were my favourite topics of interest. My project "Design and Development of Step Climbing Wheelchair" was a challenging problem to solve. It developed and innovative mindset and developed an ability to question the design to make it perfect.
July 2011Â - May 2015
Minor in Compter Science and Engg.
Walchand College of Engineering
Sangli Maharashtra, India.
I was introduced to various courses related to data structure and programming languages. I learnt about computer architecture and operating systems. It gave me an opportunity to learn programming and I pursued a mini project on "Integrated Programming of Computational Methods." It helped me build an aptitude for coding and simulations.
Industry & Academia Work Experience
Deputy Manager,
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles, Indore, India.
July 2019-November 2019
Currently working as Deputy Manager Trainee in the renowned automotive brand "Volvo Eicher.- Truck Division"
-Working on BS-VI regulation engine development, design, and vehicle integration team
-Modelling combustion on the Virtual Test Bed
-Testing Machines to meet BS VI regulations
Research And Teaching Assistant, IIT Gandhinagar, India
July 2017 - July 2019
Metallography Lab
- Preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for lab instruments.
- Supervise and train users for using instruments, Polishing, etching, etc.
- Lab instruments: Buelher Automatic Polishing Machine, Buelher IsoMet Lowspeed Saw, Abrasive Cutoff Machine, Optical Microscope, Stereo Microscope, Manual Polishing Discs, Friction Stir Welding Machine.
- Prepare and maintain inventory data sheet for consumables, chemicals , and other lab items.
- Maintain Safety regulations in the laboratory.
Design Engineer, Atlas Copco Compressor Technique - India
July 2015-September 2016
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Industrial Engineering:
-Line Balancing Project:
-Time study and lean implementation of the machine five different variants increasing the line efficiency by 30%
- Perform Time Study and Prepare Activity Reports
- Activity Mapping & Report
- Line Balancing, Balancing Activities
- Enhance and Implement Lean Manufacturing Concepts
- Eliminate MUDA, Establish 1 Piece Flow
- Relocating the 2 Bins by implementing Spaghetti Diagrams.
- Updating and Verifying BOM prepared by Design Engineers
- Time Study, MOST Calculations, Line layout, Continuous Improvements
- Ergonomics, 5S, Spaghetti Diagrams, Poke Yoke Plates, Quality Processes, Kaizen
- Sequencing the built up of Machine in Prototype phase by preparing Process Ppts, Detailed Instruction Book & Work Instruction Book.
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Design Engineering:
- Types of Drawings: Installation drawing, Dimension drawing, Sheet Metal Drawings & 3D modeling
- ATR, AML, TRL Standardization of the Technical documents of Compressor Testing Data
- Handling Variety of L1 & L2 Tasks
- Engineering Documents:
- Effective Documentation of work, Customer Communication, and performance analysis.
- Setting up of ECO and DN flows in PLM systems
- 40 Tasks Executed
- Different Software: Inventor, Solidworks, AutoCAD, etc.
- Setup Standards to make Installation Drawings
- Worked on various design and drawing upgrading of compressor machines and parts.
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Assembly Line Shifting:
- Assistant to Industrial Engineer at Chakan Plant in Pune, India.
- Work Instructions Update: WIB & DIB, Upgradations of Work Instruction Books of 14 variants of Atlas Copco Standard machines.
- Worked on shifting of the production line of a medium size portable Compressor [XAHS 486]
- Shifted Assembly Line of XAHS 486 Portable Compressor
- New Material flow requirements; sequencing & kitting trolley; 2Bin & Racks
- Tooling Requirements
- The capacity of line increased by two machines over three days to have an economic impact of approx. $28000 per day.
Manufacturing Intern, TVS Motors
December 2014
- Hand on servicing of all 2 wheeler variants
- Efficiency mapping of service station
- Inventory optimisation
Success is not when you reach the apex, it is when you reach there and discover the greater heights to be scaled.
Anurag Gumaste
Contact @
Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
University of North Texas, Denton. 76201.
Texas. USA
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