Naman Saklani
About Naman Saklani
Naman Saklani is an Associate in the Mechanical Engineering Practice at Exponent, specializing in stress analysis, structural analysis, and computational mechanics. He holds a PhD in Structures and Material Engineering from Arizona State University and has extensive experience in various engineering roles across the United States and India.
Work at Exponent
Naman Saklani currently holds the position of Associate in the Mechanical Engineering Practice at Exponent. He has been with the company since 2023, contributing his expertise in mechanical engineering. His role involves applying advanced engineering principles to analyze and solve complex problems in various projects.
Education and Expertise
Naman Saklani earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Structures and Material Engineering from Arizona State University, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. He also holds a Master of Technology (MTech) in Structural Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, completed from 2011 to 2013. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Civil Engineering from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, obtained from 2006 to 2010. His academic background provides a strong foundation in stress analysis, structural analysis and design, computational mechanics, fracture mechanics, and finite element analysis.
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Exponent, Naman Saklani worked in various engineering roles. He served as a Structural Analyst at Holtec International from 2020 to 2023. Before that, he was a Graduate Research Associate at Arizona State University from 2016 to 2020. His experience also includes a position as a Design Engineer at B&S Engineering Consultants Pvt. Ltd. from 2013 to 2016 and an internship at Idaho National Laboratory in 2017.
Research and Development
During his doctoral studies, Naman Saklani developed constitutive computational models for fracture, creep, and damage within a multiphysics simulation environment. This research contributes to the understanding of material behavior under various conditions and enhances the application of computational mechanics in engineering.
Technical Skills
Naman Saklani is proficient in several programming languages, including C, C++, and Fortran. He has experience with high-performance computing platforms, which supports his work in computational mechanics and engineering analysis.