Nagendren Shanmugam
About Nagendren Shanmugam
Nagendren Shanmugam is an Executive and Lead Associate in R&D Material Science at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2020 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering from PSG College of Technology and has experience in powder metallurgy and material characterization.
Work at Kennametal
Nagendren Shanmugam has been employed at Kennametal since 2020, currently serving as Lead Associate in the R&D Material Science department. His role involves significant contributions to research and development initiatives focused on material science. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Graduate Trainee at Kennametal from 2019 to 2020. In addition, he has held the position of Executive at Kennametal since 2022, further solidifying his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Nagendren Shanmugam earned a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering from PSG College of Technology, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His educational background is complemented by practical experience, including internships at Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited in 2016 and Kennametal in 2017. He also has experience as a Performance Test Engineer at Accenture from 2018 to 2019. His expertise includes working with various material characterization instruments such as XRD, SEM-EDX, PSD, and TGA-DSC.
Background
Nagendren Shanmugam completed his Higher Secondary education in Computer Science at SRK Matriculation Higher Secondary School from 2012 to 2014. This foundational education in computer science has complemented his technical skills in metallurgical engineering. His career path has included diverse roles in research and development, as well as performance testing, contributing to a well-rounded professional profile.
Professional Experience
Nagendren Shanmugam has accumulated three years of experience in powder metallurgy, focusing on carbides and steel process development. His career includes internships and full-time positions that have provided him with a solid understanding of material science and engineering practices. His role at Kennametal has allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in practical settings, contributing to various projects in the field.