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Aashritha Narala

@aashrithanarala

Materials engineer at NC State studying AlNiCo processing and microstructure; previously qualified customer-specific steel grades at JSW Steel.

United States
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At North Carolina State University, I use TEM, EDS/EELS, and complementary characterization methods to evaluate material chemistry, microstructure, and phase evolution. My research also explores AlNiCo thermomechanical processing and processing-structure-property relationships.

At JSW Steel Coated Products Ltd., I led new-product development and manufacturing-quality work for CR1 cold-rolled steel and coatings, qualifying grades to customer-specific requirements. I also led a furniture-grade hardness enhancement project that earned CCQC and NCQC 2024 Gold Awards.

Earlier, as a Quality Assurance Engineer Intern at RINL, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, I characterized continuous-casting defects using SEM, EDS, and optical microscopy, and documented defect evidence and remedies in a certified technical study. I’ve also built Python and MATLAB workflows to analyze and visualize XRD and microstructure datasets.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Graduate Research Assistant

North Carolina State University

May 2026 - May 2027 (1 year)

Applied TEM, EDS/EELS, AFM, Raman, LECO analysis, and SQUID VSM to evaluate material chemistry, microstructure, phase evolution, porosity, microcracking, and magnetic response. Developed AlNiCo thermomechanical processing routes using Friction Stir Consolidation and designed Fusion 360 sample-loading fixtures.

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Integrated Computational Materials Engineering Data Pipeline

North Carolina State University

Mar 2026 - May 2026 (2 months)

Built Python and MATLAB workflows for ingestion, statistical analysis, and visualization of XRD and microstructure datasets. Used Pandas, SciPy, and Git to organize experimental measurements and connect them with mathematical predictive models.

JSW Steel Coated Products Ltd. logoJL

Assistant Manager, Quality Control Engineer

JSW Steel Coated Products Ltd.

Jun 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years)

Led new-product development and manufacturing-quality work for CR1 cold-rolled steel and coatings, developing and qualifying material grades to customer-specific requirements. Analyzed mechanical, compositional, process-history, reject, and customer-complaint evidence to investigate variation and coordinate root-cause actions.

RP

Quality Assurance Engineer Intern

RINL, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant

Dec 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 month)

Characterized continuous-casting defects in rounds and blooms using SEM, EDS, and optical microscopy. Evaluated inclusions, center cracks, segregation, porosity, nonuniform chilled zones, and roller impressions in Steel Melt Shop 2.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

North Carolina State University logoNU

North Carolina State University

Master of Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering

2025 -

Grade: 3.882/4.0

Pursuing a Master of Materials Science and Engineering with a GPA of 3.882/4.0, expected to graduate in May 2027.

Andhra University logoAU

Andhra University

Bachelor of Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering

2019 - 2023

Grade: 3.78/4.0

Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering with a GPA of 3.78/4.0.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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