Dilli Dhakal, Ph.D.

Dilli Dhakal, Ph.D.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Materials and Process Engineer II

  • Education

    • Oklahoma State University

      2016 - 2018
      Master's degree Materials Engineering 4.0/4.0
    • Oklahoma State University

      2019 - 2022
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Materials Science 4.0/4.0
    • Tribhuvan Vishwavidalaya

      2008 - 2012
      Master of Science - MS Physics Distinction
  • Experience

    • Aroma College of Applied Science and Management

      May 2012 - May 2014
      Assistant Lecturer

      • Taught and helped undergraduate level students in Fundamental physics course.• Organized and conducted Physics lab for undergraduate students.

    • The University of Tulsa

      Aug 2014 - May 2016
      Graduate Teaching Assistant
    • Oklahoma State University

      Aug 2016 - May 2018

      • Lead the research for preparation of polymer-graphene thin composite films.• Assist with the development, characterization and behavior analysis of polymer nanocomposite at Cryogenic temperature.• Assist with the development, characterization and behavior analysis of POSS-graphene oxide composite material. • Design and machine aluminum mold components.• Served as mentor for NSF-REU summer research program at Oklahoma State University. • Successfully employed and studied different characterization techniques, such as SEM, TGA, FTIR, DSC, and DMA, extensively on composites, metals and polymers. Show less

      • Graduate Research Assistant

        May 2017 - May 2018
      • Graduate Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2016 - May 2018
    • MITO Material Solutions

      May 2018 - Aug 2019
      R & D Quality Control Engineer

      1. Responsible for maintaining quality of novel hybrid nano-additives for scaled up product.2. Responsible for laboratory test and analyzing the data for the effect of hybrid nano-particles in Epoxy, Vinyl Ester and Polyester resin composites.3. Investigated and discovered the right weight % of nano-additives for excellent mechanical property improvement of Epoxy, Vinyl Ester and Polyester resin composites. 4. Responsible for preparing scientific/Engineering reports.

    • Oklahoma State University

      Aug 2019 - May 2022
      Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

      1.Successfully synthesized an characterized hybrid nanomaterial with improved dispersion in epoxy.2. Extensive use of DMA, DSC, XRD, XRF, SEM, TEM, FTIR characterization techniques. 3. Experience with hand lay-up and vacuum infusion process for composites. 4. Kept track of chemical inventories along with safety training for new members in the lab. 5. Taught (lab classes)/ graded quizzes and exams/ handled office hours for Material Science and Engineering class of 250 students.

    • NORDAM

      May 2022 - now
      Materials And Process Engineer II
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Verified International Academic Qualifications

      World Education Services (WES)
      Apr 2019
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    • Certification of Professional Development - SAMPE 2018

      SAMPE
      Jul 2018
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dilli Dhakal, Ph.D.
      Calvin & Marilyn Vogt Graduate Fellowship in CEAT Oklahoma State University Sep 2020
    • Awarded to Dilli Dhakal, Ph.D.
      accelerateOSU - High Tech 2nd position Spears School of Business, Oklahoma State University Feb 2018 Awarded with $7000.00 cash prize for achieving 2nd position in accelerateOSU business plan competition.
    • Awarded to Dilli Dhakal, Ph.D.
      VentureWell - Stage 1 E-Team VENTUREWELL Nov 2017 https://spears.okstate.edu/news/2017/12/18/oklahoma-state-team-earns-grant-to-attend-venturewell-e-team-program-workshop/
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Judge

      Issued by Bartelesville District Science Fair on Feb 2018
      Bartelesville District Science FairAssociated with Dilli Dhakal, Ph.D.
    • Judge

      Issued by Tulsa Regional Science Fair on Feb 2020
      Tulsa Regional Science FairAssociated with Dilli Dhakal, Ph.D.