Divya K

K. Divya is a Scientist at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad

With extensive experience in Materials Engineering, her current role focuses on Additive Manufacturing (AM). She was instrumental in successfully establishing and operationalizing the AM facility at ARCI. Her work involves leading the entire additive manufacturing lifecycle, from material selection to post-processing, and completing various collaborative projects for sectors including defence, aerospace, and automotive.

Diverse Industrial Experience
Ms. Divya's background includes valuable experience in the automotive and heavy industry sectors, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of industrial quality and manufacturing requirements:

1. Volvo India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru (Nov 2015 – Feb 2016):

Senior Engineer, Supplier Quality: She was responsible for overseeing and managing the quality of machining and manufacturing suppliers.

2. L&T Special Steels & Heavy Forgings, Surat (Feb 2014 – Dec 2014):

FTC, Product Management: In this role, she focused on standardizing and validating forging simulation processes.

3. WABCO INDIA LIMITED, Chennai (Jul 2010 – Jul 2011):

Graduate Engineer: She was involved in new material development for air brake systems, encompassing material characterization and failure analysis.

Education and Professional Engagement:
Ms. Divya's strong foundation includes an M. Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai. She also holds a B.E. in Metallurgical Engineering from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.

She is highly active in knowledge dissemination and professional outreach:

Training and Lectures: She has delivered multiple invited expert talks and series of lectures on Additive Manufacturing at various institutions and workshops, including Christian College of Engineering & Technology, NIT Warangal, and ARCI's own training programmes.

Conferences: She has presented her research through oral and poster presentations at international forums, including the APMA International Conference on Powder Metallurgy in Asia and an Indo-German bilateral workshop.

Publications Summary: She has published her research in high-impact journals, including Scripta Materialia and Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, demonstrating her contribution to the field of advanced materials science.

Memberships: She holds professional memberships with SAEINDIA (since 2016), The Indian Institute of Metals (since 2018), and The Institute of Engineers (India) (since 2021). She also received the "Recognition Award" 2019 from the International President of SAEINDIA for her volunteering efforts.