Ruchi Patel
About Ruchi Patel
Ruchi Patel is a Materials & Process Test Engineer at Joby Aviation, specializing in the characterization of polymers and composites. She holds a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from California State University-Long Beach and has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant and intern in various engineering roles.
Work at Joby Aviation
Currently, Ruchi Patel serves as a Materials & Process Test Engineer at Joby Aviation, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on the development of test lab procedures and methods for a material qualification program. Her work includes coordinating composite materials qualification efforts that are essential for aircraft certification. Ruchi's contributions are integral to the production of safe aircraft, highlighting her expertise in materials and process engineering.
Education and Expertise
Ruchi Patel holds a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from California State University-Long Beach, which she completed from 2015 to 2018. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Chemical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, from 2010 to 2014. Ruchi specializes in the characterization of polymers and composites using advanced analytical techniques, and she possesses expertise in evaluating surface preparation techniques for adhesive bonding.
Background
Ruchi Patel began her career with internships that provided foundational experience in the field of chemical engineering. She worked as a Process Control Intern at Lupin Limited in 2013, where she gained practical skills in process management. Additionally, she served as a Manufacturing Intern at Meghmani Organics Limited in 2014, focusing on waste management. Ruchi also contributed as a Teaching Assistant at California State University-Long Beach from 2018 to 2019, where she supported academic activities.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Ruchi Patel has made significant contributions to the field of materials engineering. She has developed a robust and repeatable process for the production of safe aircraft, demonstrating her commitment to safety and quality in aviation. Her role in coordinating composite materials qualification efforts has been pivotal in ensuring compliance with aircraft certification standards. Ruchi's work in developing test lab procedures further enhances material qualification programs at Joby Aviation.