Dr. Sanjairaj Vijayavenkataraman
Dr. Vijay is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi. Before joining NYUAD, he was a Research Fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National University of Singapore (NUS). He was the recipient of President's Graduate Fellowship (PGF), which is awarded to candidates who show exceptional promise or accomplishment in research, for his doctoral study at NUS. He was one of the 6 students in the whole faculty of Engineering in Jan 2015 intake to receive this fellowship. His research interests include 3D bioprinting, biomaterials and Additive Manufacturing.
Before joining NUS, he was working with Caterpillar Inc, a US based multi-national company in the Global Purchasing division, responsible for procurement of burn-to-shape parts and fabrication category for India and ASEAN region. He managed a total spend of more than 2 million USD, including a supply base in India & ASEAN, US and Europe. He was a certified 6Sigma Green Belt from Caterpillar University, Illionois and led several Green Belt projects on cost reduction and localization. He was the first to be a certified E-Auction expert in the ASEAN region and an expert trainer in E-sourcing.
Vijay has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the prestigious College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG), Anna University, Chennai, India. During his undergraduate years in CEG, he was selected by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) as a WISE (Working Internships in Science & Engineering) Scholar to carry out summer research internship at the acclaimed Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany. He also served as Vice-President, Industrial Relations & Quality of Students' Quality Club (SQC), AU-TVS Centre for Quality Management, which is a joint organization of Anna University and TVS group of companies. During his tenure as the VP, he earnestly worked on disseminating the quality principles of lean and 6Sigma to the student community and inculcated the quality culture among the future industry leaders. He was also part of the organizaing committes of various national and international conferences.
Education
Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) - National University of Singapore, Singapore, 2019
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B.E (Mechanical Engineering) - College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG), Anna University, Chennai, India, 2011
Modules Taught
ME3112 Mechanics of Machines
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ME3112_L1 Mechanics of Machines Laboratory
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TM3101 Mechanical Systems Design
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ME5600 Projects in Advanced Manufacturing
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EG1111 Engineering Principles & Practice I
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ME4263 Fundamentals of Product Development
Professional Experience
Sep 2019 - Present Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi Global Network Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,
Tandon School of Engineering, New York University
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Dec 2018 - Aug 2019 Research Fellow, Department of Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Division), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 PhD Candidate, Department of Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Division), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2014 Research Engineer, Department of Mechanical Engineering (Energy and Bio-Thermal Systems Division), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2014 Category Buyer (Engineer), Global Purchasing Division, Caterpillar India Pvt. Ltd., Machines Division, Thiruvallur, Chennai (A subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois, USA)
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2010 Summer Research Intern (WISE Scholar, DAAD), Lehrstuhl für Thermodynamik,
Technische Universität München (TUM), D-85747 Garching, Germany
Research Interests
3D Bioprinting, Electrohydrodynamic Jetting (EHD-jetting), Additive Manufacturing
Biomaterials, Polymers, Ceramics and Metals - for Additive Manufacturing
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 3D Printed Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering,
Bioprinted tissue constructs for Tissue Engineering, Regenerative Medicine and Drug Testing
Academic Service
Guest Editor, Special Issue on "Bioprinting in Asia", International Journal of Bioprinting - Jan - Jul 2019
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Co-Chair, Bioprinting & Biofabrication Session, 28 May 2019 - TERMIS EU 2019 Conference
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Reviewer for the following journals:
Biofabrication, Nanoscale, Virtual and Physical Prototyping, Artificial Organs, Journal of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Materials, Polymers, Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express, Energy
Honors & Awards
​President's Graduate Felowship, National University of Singapore (Jan 2015 - Dec 2018)
The President's Graduate Fellowship (PGF) is awarded to candidates who show exceptional promise or accomplishment in research. A number of PhD students are selected each semester by the University for the award. One of the 6 candidates to be awarded PGF in the whole faculty of Engineering in Jan 2015 intake.
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P&G Serial Innovator Camp 2016, Singapore (Mar 2016)
Selected from a pool of applicants all over Singapore to attend the Serial Innovator Camp on 18th Mar 2016 at the P&G Singapore Innovation Center.
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Raman Memorial Award (Apr 2011)
Alumni Association, College of Engineering, Guindy
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The Sachivothama Sir C.P.Ramasamy Aiyar Scholarship (Mar 2011)
College of Engineering, Guindy
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WISE (Working Internship in Science & Engineering) Scholar (Jun 2010)
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
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Achiever Award (Jun 2007)
Rotary Club, Pollachi
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RAJYA PURASKAR (His Excellency the Governor Award) (Aug 2005)
The Bharat Scouts and Guides
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Top Achiever Award (Oct 2004)
Lions Club, Pollachi