Sai Krishna Kancharla

618-969-0015 saikrishna.kancharla@siu.edu
Objective: I’m seeking for an opportunity in an organization where I can learn and assist your team by bringing my skills.
Profile Summary:
 Experience with design and development of friction and wear testing strategies including standardized and
customized procedures.
 Statistical analysis of complex engineering data using advanced software (MATLAB, LabVIEW and Minitab).
 Characterization of materials using Polarized Light Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy
Dispersive Micro-analysis, Nano-indentation and X-Ray diffraction.
 Modelling and design of engineering products using Solidworks, Catia, AutoCAD and ANSYS.
 Expertise in ASTM G-99,77, SAE-2521,2522 standardized testing to determine the friction, wear and NVH.
 Working directly with customers to diagnose, research, experiment and optimize advanced instrument and
application issues.
Education:
 Masters, Mechanical Engineering Jan’17- Dec’18
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. GPA: 3.7/4.0
Thesis: Effect of humidity and testing strategy on friction performance of model brake pads containing
Nano-additives.
 B. Tech, Mechanical Engineering Sep’12- May’16
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, A.P, India. GPA: 3.75/4.0
Work Experience:
 Design and development of advanced environmentally friendly friction materials for autonomous vehicles.
Industrial Sponsor - Superior Graphite, IL Feb’18- Aug’18
 Effect of humidity on performance of Nano-modified automotive brake pad materials.
Industrial Sponsor - ITT Friction Technologies, Italy Jan’17- Dec’18
 Analyzed wear mechanisms of new generation wear resistant Al alloys- Strontium modified B390.
Industrial Sponsor - Spartan Light Metals, IL May’17- Dec’18
 Developed new standardized testing strategy and procedures based on scientific principles to address the effect of
Dew point phenomena on effectiveness of brake pads with testing conditions of 20 and 80 % RH and temperature
of (-15C to 25C).
 Contributed in optimizing brake pad geometry to promote greater convective cooling to increase heat dissipation
rate.
 Performed DFMEA on sample holder of UMT and also provided knowledge allowing for improved design and
offering considerable marketing advantage to Bruker manufacturing the UMT TriboLab testers.
 Executing analysis, providing recommendations to R&D team of new applications modules for Bruker's UMT-TL
Tribometer and Mechanical Tester.
Industrial Sponsor – Bruker, CA Jan’17- Dec’18
 Computer Support Specialist - Provide students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees with the technology tools,
services, and support they need to accomplish their academic goals, conduct exceptional research, and/or manage
the day-to-day business of the University-DELL Certified Technician. 
IT Salukitech - Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL May’17-Dec’18
Awards:
Silver medal for excellence in academics, securing second rank in overall performance during B. Tech course.
Professional Organizations: SAE, ASME.
Conference Presentation:
Author and presenter at SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition - 36th Annual Meeting, titled " Effect of humidity and testing
strategy on friction performance of model brake pads containing Nano-additives".
Co-author for “Small scale performance evaluation of Graphite powders under different speed and humidity conditions for
automotive brake applications” presented at SAE Brake Colloquium 2018.

Research Paper Publications:

“Effect of humidity and testing strategy on friction performance of model brake pads containing Nano-additives”,
submitted to Tribology International journal.
Reference: Peter Filip, Professor, Director at Center for Advanced Friction Studies (CAFS).
Contact: filip@siu.edu, 618-453-7932