ARUN ARAVINDAKSHAN KV
Kerala
Summary
Detail-oriented Material Characterization Specialist with 5 years of experience in advanced microscopy and analytical techniques. Skilled in operating transmission and scanning electron microscopes, focused ion beam systems, and various material analysis methods, including X-ray diffraction and spectroscopy. Expertise in sample preparation and data interpretation to enhance research outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer II
TATA Electronics Private Limited
09.2024 - Current
- Led failure analysis investigations on electronic devices, components, and materials, identifying root causes of defects to inform design improvements.
- Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) and implemented corrective actions, preventing recurring product failures and enhancing product reliability.
- Collaborated with process engineering, quality, and manufacturing team to improve yield and reliability.
- Perform microstructural and compositional analysis using advanced techniques including SEM, EDS, XRF, FTIR and FIB.
- Prepared technical reports and failure analysis documentation, facilitating engineering review and informed decision-making.
Technical Assistant
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific and Research
Bengaluru
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Operated and maintained High-resolution Transmission Electron Microscope (JEOL JEM 2100 Plus) for advanced materials characterization.
- Assisted with installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of electron microscopy instruments to ensure optimal performance.
- Prepared and analyzed TEM samples from academic and industrial clients across India.
- Performed microstructural analysis, lattice imaging and crystallographic studies using HR-TEM.
- Collaborated with researchers and clients to analyze samples and interpret microscopy data, facilitating informed discussions on analytical results.
- Developed technical documentation, including work instructions and troubleshooting guides, to enhance user understanding and operational efficiency.
- Notably, I am proud to have been the first TEM technician in India to handle the LP-TEM (Liquid Phase Transmission Electron Microscope) setup.
Project Fellow
Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre
Cochin
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Led project planning and execution for advanced testing initiatives.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop innovative testing methodologies.
- Coordinated project timelines and resource allocation for efficient operations.
- Operated Transmission Electron Microscope (JEOL JEM 2100) to analyze material structures and enhance research outcomes.
Graduate Trainee
Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre
Cochin
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Operated and maintained X-Ray diffractometers (Bruker DB advance, Bruker DB advance Twin-Twin, Bruker Kappa Apex ID) to ensure accurate data collection for research projects.
- Assisted in calibrating testing instruments for accurate performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure reliability.
Education
MSc - Physics
University of Kerala
Alappuzha01-2019
Skills
- Microscopy techniques
- Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
- Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
- Focused ion beam (FIB)
- Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS)
- Material characterization
- Microstructural analysis
- Failure analysis
- Data interpretation
- X-ray diffraction (XRD)
- X-ray fluorescence (XRF)
- Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
- Optical emission spectroscopy (OES)
- TEM/SEM preparation
- Instrumentation operation
- Electron microscopy handling
- Laboratory equipment management
- Instrument calibration and maintenance
- Laboratory skills
Publications
- Plasmonic Field-Enhanced Zeeman Splitting in AgCsPbBr3 Hybrid Nanostructures: A Step toward Tunable Magneto-Optical Devices., Dash, Gauttam, Subham Das, Naveen Kumar, Arun Aravindakshan KV, Ranjani Viswanatha, The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 16, 25, 2025, 6378-6384
- An efficient ZnO and Ag/ZnO honeycomb nanosheets for catalytic green one-pot synthesis of coumarins through Knoevenagel condensation and antibacterial activity., PN, Prashanth Kumar, K. S. Pramod, Shivarudrappa H. Pattanashetty, Vasantha Kumar BC, Arun Aravindakshan KV, Annu Laya Abraham, Fibin Varghese TV, Areej Al Bahir, Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie, 239, 4, 2025, 575-594
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Native
Native
Tamil
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
Notably, I am proud to have been the first TEM technician in India to handle the LP-TEM (Liquid Phase Transmission Electron Microscope ) setup.
References
- Prof. Sarit S Agasti NCU, JNCASR Bangalore, India Email Id: sagasti@jncasr.ac.in,saritagasti@gmail.com
- Dr. Jay Ghatak Senior Research Officer, ICMS JNCASR, Bangalore Email ID: jayghatak@jncasr.ac.in
Timeline
Engineer II
TATA Electronics Private Limited
09.2024 - Current
Technical Assistant
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific and Research
02.2022 - 08.2024
Project Fellow
Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre
12.2021 - 02.2022
Graduate Trainee
Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre
09.2020 - 11.2021
MSc - Physics
University of Kerala