Gayathri S

Materials Science professional with 3+ years of experience in metallurgical failure analysis, heat-treatment validation, and microstructural characterization of steels and aerospace alloys. Experienced in SEM-based fracture analysis, hardness evaluation, metallography, and nondestructive testing techniques. Hands-on exposure to aerospace component metallurgical validation, defect characterization, and surface integrity assessment.

Research interests include physical metallurgy, high-temperature materials, advanced characterization, and additive manufacturing-related material behavior.

Scientific Assistant - Sathyabama University - Chennai

(2025-11)

• Conducting individual research for publications
• Conducting workshops on nondestructive evaluation techniques
• Performed Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, and Infrared Thermography
• Interpreted radiographic testing results for defect identification
• Supported research activities including data analysis, literature review, and technical documentation

Post Graduate Trainee - Natesan Synchrocones PVT LTD - Guduvanchery

(2022-12 - 2025-10)

Conducted metallurgical failure analysis of production and development components.

• Prepared metallographic samples using precision cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching techniques
• Performed microstructural and macrostructural analysis for process validation
• SEM (ZEISS) analysis for fracture surface examination and defect characterization
• Performed hardness testing using Rockwell, Micro-Vickers, Macro-Vickers, and Brinell methods
• Interpreted microstructures of carburized low carbon steels across manufacturing stages
• Performed raw material identification using Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES)
• Supported aerospace component development through metallurgical and surface integrity evaluation of heat-treated components
• Leading MIG welding metallurgical validation and supported customer audits
• Conducted chemical milling evaluation and surface roughness testing
• Prepared technical reports, quality plans, and metallurgical documentation
• Coordinated NABL inter-laboratory comparison testing
• Ensured compliance with ASTM, ISO, CQI-9, IMDS, and RoHS requirements

Trainee - Metallurgical Testing Services - Porur

(2022-11 - 2022-12)

• Performed hardness testing and microstructure evaluation for third-party failure cases
• Assisted in customer-facing technical documentation and failure investigation reports

Masters - Material Science - University of Madras, Guindy (2022)

Bachelor's - Physics - Presidency College, Chepak (2020)