Mr. Dhaval Patel | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Dhaval Patel | Polymer Competence Center Leoben, Austria

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🎓 Educational Background

Master of Science (M.Sc) in Computational Materials Science (Since October 2018)

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany
Dhaval is pursuing his Master’s degree in Computational Materials Science, focusing on numerical simulations, material modeling, and computational mechanics. He has developed strong expertise in multiscale modeling and material characterization techniques.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering (July 2013 – June 2017)

Indus University, India
During his undergraduate studies, Dhaval specialized in mechanical engineering with a focus on design, manufacturing, and computational analysis. He gained knowledge in thermal systems, structural analysis, and fluid mechanics, which built the foundation for his advanced studies.

🔬 Research Experience

Researcher at Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH (Since May 2022)

Dhaval Patel has been working as a researcher at Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH since May 2022, where he contributes to cutting-edge research in polymer science and material mechanics. His work focuses on developing advanced computational models for analyzing the behavior of polymer-based materials, aiming to improve their performance and durability in industrial applications.

Doctoral Candidate at Montanuniversität Leoben

Currently, Dhaval Patel is pursuing his Ph.D. at Montanuniversität Leoben, specializing in computational material science. His research involves simulating material behavior at different scales to optimize their properties for engineering applications. By integrating computational methods with experimental validation, he is working on enhancing the understanding of complex material interactions.

Master Thesis Student at Technische Universität Freiberg (April 2020 – October 2021)

Under the supervision of Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Meinhard Kuna, Dhaval conducted extensive research on computational modeling of composite materials. His work involved:

               Implementing the Direct-FE2 Method, which was integrated with the Cohesive Zone Model to improve fracture analysis.

               Developing an ABAQUS tool to simulate composite cantilever beams, allowing for a deeper understanding of material deformation.

               Conducting a parametric study to analyze the interface between the matrix and fibers/inclusions in composite materials, identifying the most failure-prone regions and improving material reliability.

Scientific Assistant (HIWI) at TU Freiberg (September 2019 – October 2021)

As a scientific assistant in the Fracture Mechanics Department at TU Freiberg, Dhaval worked under Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Meinhard Kuna on advanced material failure analysis. His key contributions included:

Working on the “Plasto Pro-Crack” project, focusing on fracture analysis in complex materials.

Studying the stepwise crack propagation and determining the Crack Tip Opening Displacement (CTOD), which helps in predicting material failure.

Conducting simulations and analyses of composite materials, aiding in the development of stronger and more resilient structures.

Internship in Maintenance Department at SV99 Auto Services Pvt. Ltd., India (July 2017 – December 2017)

Dhaval gained practical industrial experience during his internship at SV99 Auto Services Pvt. Ltd., India. He worked in the maintenance department, where he was responsible for troubleshooting mechanical systems, optimizing repair procedures, and ensuring efficient maintenance operations. This experience provided him with hands-on exposure to mechanical engineering applications.

Noted Publications📝

Article: Optimizing Children’s Hand Orthosis Design: A Study on Contact Pressure Distribution Using FSR Sensors

• Authors: Dhaval Patel, Ivaylo Mitev, Thomas Rockenbauer, Thomas Antretter, Sandra Schloegl, Margit Lang
  Journal: Materials & Design
  Year: 2025

Article: A Comprehensive Methodology for Criticality Assessment of Microvias in Printed Circuit Board Assemblies

• Authors: Kamble, V.G.; Patel, D.R.; Schipfer, C.; Thalhamer, A.; Zuendel, J.; Krivec, T.; Antretter, T.; Fuchs, P.F.
  Journal: 2024 25th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multi-Physics Simulation and Experiments in Microelectronics and Microsystems, EuroSimE 2024
  Year: 2024

Article: Optimizing Children’s Hand Orthosis Design: A Study on Contact Pressure Distribution Using FSR Sensors

• Authors: Patel, D.R.; Mitev, I.; Rockenbauer, T.; Antretter, T.; Schloegl, S.; Lang, M.
  Journal: SSRN
  Year: 2024

Article: Single and Multi-material Topology Optimization of Continuum Structures: ABAQUS Plugin

• Authors: Patel, D.; Rockenbauer, T.; Schlögl, S.; Lang, M.
  Journal: Springer Proceedings in Mathematics and Statistics
  Year: 2024

Article: Integration of Topology Optimization and Sizing Optimization Techniques for Advanced Orthotic Design

• Authors: D. Patel, T. Rockenbauer, T. Antretter, S. Schloegl
  Journal: 16th World Congress on Computational Mechanics and 4th Pan American Congress on Computational Mechanics
  Year: 2024