University of Nebraska Lincoln | United States
Dr. Suchit Sarin is a dedicated researcher in materials science and engineering with expertise in advanced characterization techniques and nanomaterials. His research bridges fundamental science and applied engineering, with a focus on microstructural evolution, ultrafast laser processing, and surface engineering for functional applications. With years of experience in both academic and industrial collaborations, he has contributed to developing lightweight materials, high-temperature coatings, and nanoscale structural analysis. Dr. Sarin has served as a researcher, engineer, and instrument manager, combining experimental and computational approaches to advance materials performance. His work reflects innovation, collaboration, and scientific curiosity within materials engineering.
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Education
Dr. Sarin is pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, focusing on laser-material interactions and nanostructure formation. He completed a Master of Science by Research in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science and a Master of Technology in Steel Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, where he conducted extensive research on lightweight steels, precipitation behavior, and computational modeling. He began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Technology in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering from the University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kanpur.
Professional Experience
Dr. Sarin currently serves as an Instrument Manager for the FEI Helios NanoLab 660 SEM/FIB at the Nano-Engineering Research Core Facility, where he has trained numerous users, prepared specialized nano-structured samples, and collaborated with industrial and academic partners. As a Research Assistant at the Nebraska Center for Materials & Nanoscience, he has performed high-resolution TEM/STEM imaging, electron diffraction, and STEM-EDX mapping to study interfaces, crystallinity, and elemental distribution in advanced materials. He has also contributed as a Teaching Assistant in Materials Science, where he guided undergraduate laboratory experiments, taught materials characterization techniques, and developed remote instructional content during COVID-19 to ensure uninterrupted hands-on learning.
Earlier, he worked at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay as a Project Research Engineer, focusing on pearilitic steel wires, laboratory design, and iron ore sintering optimization. At the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad, he served as a Junior Research Fellow, developing Fe–Cr–silicide coatings on niobium alloys to significantly improve high-temperature oxidation resistance.
Research Projects
Dr. Sarin’s doctoral research explores ultrafast laser processing of copper and aluminum, revealing mechanisms of self-organized micro/nano-structures and their role in heat transfer and functional coatings. His Master’s research at IIT Bombay focused on lightweight high-strength steels and computational modeling of electron beam melting of niobium alloys, combining both experimental and theoretical approaches. His Bachelor’s project on severe plastic deformation of 316L steel demonstrated grain refinement and strength enhancement, showcasing his early interest in structure–property relationships.
Materials Science Skills
Dr. Suchit Sarin is proficient in a wide range of materials science and nanotechnology techniques. His expertise includes operating advanced microscopes such as the Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Scanning TEM (STEM), and Scanning Electron Microscope/Focused Ion Beam (SEM/FIB). He is also skilled in optical microscopy, laser scanning confocal microscopy, X-ray diffraction, DC magnetron sputtering, CALPHAD (ThermoCalc), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), microhardness testing, and various metallographic techniques. These tools have enabled him to perform high-resolution material characterization, phase identification, and microstructural analysis for advanced engineering applications.
Software Proficiency
Complementing his experimental expertise, Dr. Sarin has strong command over MATLAB, GNU Octave, Microsoft Office, Origin, and ImageJ. His ability to integrate computational modeling with experimental research allows him to optimize processes and extract meaningful scientific insights.
Research Strengths
Dr. Suchit Sarin’s strengths lie in integrating advanced microscopy, nanomaterials synthesis, surface engineering, and computational modeling. His research has advanced understanding in laser-material interactions, oxidation-resistant coatings, lightweight steels, and nanostructured materials for functional applications. With his combined expertise in materials characterization, process optimization, and scientific mentorship, he continues to make impactful contributions to the field of materials science and engineering.
Notable Publications
Lightweight, thermally conductive liquid metal elastomer composite with independently controllable thermal conductivity and density
Authors: Ethan J Krings, Haipeng Zhang, Suchit Sarin, Jeffery E Shield, Sangjin Ryu, Eric J Markvicka
Journal: Small
Year: 2021
Pool boiling heat transfer enhancement using femtosecond laser surface processed aluminum in saturated PF-5060
Authors: Justin Costa-Greger, Logan Pettit, Andrew Reicks, Suchit Sarin, Chase Pettit, Jeffrey Shield, Craig Zuhlke, George Gogos
Journal: 2022 21st IEEE Intersociety Conference on Thermal and Thermomechanical Phenomena in Electronic Systems (iTherm)
Year: 2022
Microstructure and oxidation behaviour of Fe–Cr–silicide coating on a niobium alloy
Authors: Md Z Alam, S Sarin, MK Kumawat, DK Das
Journal: Materials Science and Technology
Year: 2016
Room Temperature Magnetic Skyrmions in Gradient-Composition Engineered CoPt Single Layers
Authors: Adam Erickson, Qihan Zhang, Hamed Vakili, Chaozhong Li, Suchit Sarin, Suvechhya Lamichhane, Lanxin Jia, Ilja Fescenko, Edward Schwartz, Sy-Hwang Liou, Jeffrey E Shield, Guozhi Chai, Alexey A Kovalev, Jingsheng Chen, Abdelghani Laraoui
Journal: ACS Nano
Year: 2024
Large refrigerant capacity in superparamagnetic iron nanoparticles embedded in a thin film matrix
Authors: Kaushik Sarkar, Surabhi Shaji, Suchit Sarin, Jeffrey E Shield, Christian Binek, Dhananjay Kumar
Journal: Journal of Applied Physics
Year: 2022
Augmented pool boiling heat transfer of PF-5060 using Femtosecond Laser Surface Processed Aluminum: Effect of laser fluence
Authors: Justin Costa-Greger, Logan Pettit, Andrew Reicks, Suchit Sarin, Chase Pettit, Jeffrey Shield, Craig Zuhlke, George Gogos
Journal: 2023 22nd IEEE Intersociety Conference on Thermal and Thermomechanical Phenomena in Electronic Systems (ITherm)
Year: 2023
Conclusion
Dr. Suchit Sarin represents a blend of rigorous academic training, hands-on technical expertise, and collaborative research experience. His work spans from fundamental studies of microstructural evolution to applied engineering solutions in advanced materials design, lightweight alloys, and surface engineering. Through his academic and professional journey, he has demonstrated commitment to advancing materials characterization, developing functional nanostructures, and mentoring future scientists. His contributions highlight the importance of integrating experimental insights with computational methods to solve engineering challenges. With a forward-looking approach, Dr. Sarin continues to contribute meaningfully to the field of materials science and its applications across industries.