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Dr. Jitendra Tate

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Dr. Jitendra S. Tate, is a Professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Texas State University. Dr. Tate received PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the NC A&T SU in 2004; and MS ME and BS ME from the University of Pune, India in 1996 and 1990, respectively.  Dr. Tate has three years of industrial and over 30 years of academic experience. His research areas include advanced composite materials development, manufacturing, and characterization; additive manufacturing (conductive/magnetic/high-temperature composites), bio-based materials,  and nanotechnology safety. He has supervised the Advanced Composites Lab at Texas State since 2005. Dr. Tate is a recipient of a prestigious national teaching award, The Educator of the Year 2020 and 2009, by the ‘Society of Plastics Engineers’ Composites Division. He is a member of AIAA, ASME, SAMPE, SPE, and ACMA. He has supervised 2 PhD dissertation, 21 Masters theses, and 25 undergraduate researchers under NASA, NSF, USDA, AFRL, and industrial grants. His students work at prestigious companies such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, GM, and Toyota. Many have joined MS and Ph.D. programs at Texas State or, elsewhere. Dr. Tate has 133 peer-reviewed articles published, of which 41 were journal articles, 92 full-length peer-reviewed conference papers, and four book chapters. He has published the second edition of the edited book titled, 'Nano-Safety: What We Need to Know to Protect Workers' published by De Gruyter, Germany. In addition, he has presented his research at 50-plus conferences.

Current Students

Graduate

Oluwasola Arigbabowo, Ph.D Material Science and Engineering

Oluwasola received his BS in Materials Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, and MS in Manufacturing Engineering from Texas State University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Engineering and Commercialization at Texas State University. Oluwasola’s research focuses on the manufacturing and characterization of polymer nanocomposites filaments with multifunctional properties for 3D printed parts used in electrostatic and magnetic applications.

 

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Rahul Ramchandra Sheley, Ph.D Material Science Engineering and Commercialization

Rahul has over 13 years of extensive academic experience as a faculty member at a Government institute in Maharashtra, India. He has played a significant role in shaping the educational landscape and nurturing students' growth throughout his tenure.
He earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the prestigious Government College of Engineering in Amravati, Maharashtra, India. Building on his foundation, he pursued a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in CAD, CAM, and Robotics from Datta Meghe College of Engineering , Airoli. Currently, Rahul is actively engaged in furthering his academic journey by pursuing a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization at Texas State University. His dedication to expanding his knowledge and expertise demonstrates his commitment to advancing in his field. With his comprehensive academic background, hands-on experience, and ongoing pursuit of knowledge, Rahul is an asset to any educational and research environment.

 
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Pratik U Karkhanis, MS Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Ingram School of Engineering

Pratik has earned his Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering) degree from MIT Pune in India. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Texas State University. Pratik has authored a published patent titled "Data Generation Model Predicting Concrete's Properties." His research encompasses a spectrum of disciplines including Additive Manufacturing, Extrusion, Composites, and the application of Artificial Intelligence in the field of Manufacturing

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Muhammad Abu Sufian, MS in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering 
 
Muhammad received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology in 2021. He is currently pursuing his MS in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Texas State University. Muhammad has experience in manufacturing and characterizing fiber-reinforced composites.  His research interests lie in nanocomposites and additive manufacturing. 

 

Undergraduate

Graduated Students

Ph.D. Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization 

1. Harishsaiprasad Kallagunta, Ph.D. Material Science, Engineering, and Commercialization. 2020.  

 

Masters

MS in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

17. Mandesh Khadka. 2023. Mechanical Engineer/Process Engineer, Salecomp Manufacturing USA, Dallas, TX

16. Connor Hammond. 2022. Test and Robotics Engineer II, Applied Materials, Austin, TX

15. Liam Omer. 2022. Process Development Engineer, Cree LED, Raleigh, NC. 

14. Camila Belduque. 2021. Pursuing Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston, 2022-Present.  

13. Aziza Nahar. 2021. Packaging R&D Engineering, Intel, Chandler, AZ.  

12. Oluwasola Arigbabowo. 2020. Pursuing Ph.D. Material Science, Engineering, and Commercialization, Texas State, 2021-Present. 

11. Robert Brushaber. 2020. Director of Materials Science and Engineering at Texas Research Institute Austin, Inc., TX. 

10. Swayam Shree. 2019. Pursuing Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. 2019-Present. 

9. William J. Schneider. 2019. Materials & Process Engineer at Raytheon, Dallas-Fortworth, TX.

8. Sagar Navle. 2018. 

7. Ryan McDermott. 2018. DealHub Admin on Demand, Austin, TX.

MS in Industrial Technology (Manufacturing)

6. Dinesh Kumar. 2016. Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw, IN.

5. Andres Alvarez. 2014. 

4. Swapnil Gaikwad. 2012. Management Consultant at AlixPartners 

3. Dmitri Kabakov. 2010. Sr. Process Engineer at SCREEN, Beaverton, OR.

2. Temi Akinola. 2010. Manufacturing Engineer, National Oilwell Varco. Conroe TX.

1. Srujan Konga. 2009. Computer Programmer, Verizon. 

 

BS

25. Sandeep Waghmare

24. Tabarek Hillan

23. Udaya Kiran KC. 2024. NPI Engineering Associate, Applied Materials, Austin, TX. 

22. Ben Dudek. 2023. New Product Manufacturing Engineer, Applied Materials, Austin, TX. 

21. Subash Panta. 2022. Manufacturing Engineer II, Abbott Labs, Menlo Park, CA. 

20. Ethan De La Torre, 2020. MEP Engineering at O'Connell Robertson, Austin.

19. Zane Gooden. 2019. Manufacturing Engineer, Fountain People, Austin.

18. Elizabeth Alvizo, 2020. 

17. Andrew Alvarez. 2019. Operations Engineer at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works.

16. Elijah Danielson. 2019. Senior Field Sales Engineer at Dodge Industrial Inc., Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

15. Shelby Vasconcellos-Murphy. 2018. Account Executive at McKinstry, Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

14. Landon Alexander. 2018. Manufacturing Engineer (E2) at Applied Materials, Austin TX.

13. John Slupsky. 2017. Applied Materials. Austin TX.

12. James Cerda. 2017. Systems Engineer, Applied Materials. Austin TX.

11. Roger Hernandez. 2016. Aircraft Structural Repair Engineer at ST Engineering San Antonio Aerospace. 

10. Daniel Slaughter. 2016. Process Engineer. Dallas-Fort Worth TX.

9. Davontae Habbit. 2016. Sr. Product Operations Engineer, Samsung Electronics, Austin, TX. 

8. Sergio Espinoza. 2014. Mechanical Design Engineer, Federal Health Sign Company, Tyler, TX

7. Matt Andrews. 2012. Manufacturing/Process Engineer, Figgins Wine Estate, Walla Walla, WA

6. Isidro Rosas. 2012. Facilities Manager at Schaeffler. Seguin TX.

5. Esmer Trevino. 2012. R&D Engineer, Thermon, Inc. San Marcos TX.

4. Ralph Schultz. 2011. Technical Specialist at Gulfstream Aerospace, Corp. Savannah GA.

3. Charles Jacobs. 2011. Regional Manufacturing Director at Hexion Inc. Springfield OR.

2. Alex Herrerra. 2010. Process Engineer, The Boeing Company. Renton, WA.

1. Dmitri Kabakov. 2008. Sr. Process Engineer at SCREEN, Beaverton, OR.