Hemanth Vepakomma
About Hemanth Vepakomma
Hemanth Vepakomma is an Applied Scientist with extensive experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in the strength and reliability of glass. He has held significant roles at companies such as Intel Corporation, Corning Incorporated, and Amazon Lab126, and has contributed to numerous publications and patents in his field.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Hemanth Vepakomma has been employed as an Applied Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2023. In this role, he contributes to advanced scientific research and development initiatives. His expertise in mechanical engineering and simulation plays a crucial role in the laboratory's projects.
Previous Experience at Intel Corporation
From 2017 to 2021, Vepakomma worked at Intel Corporation in the Sacramento, California Area. He held multiple positions, including FEA (Simulation) & R&D/Lab Manager, Staff Engineer, and Mechanical Engineering Leader. His leadership involved managing global teams and overseeing research and development efforts.
Expertise in Strength & Reliability of Glass
Vepakomma is recognized as a world-class expert in the field of Strength & Reliability of Glass. He has delivered several invited talks, including a notable presentation at SID-MAC, Columbia University. His contributions to this field have established him as one of the leading experts in the United States.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Hemanth Vepakomma holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from Andhra University, which he completed from 2010 to 2015. He also earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Florida State University from 2004 to 2006, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras from 1999 to 2003.
Achievements in Engineering and Innovation
Throughout his career, Vepakomma has led R&D efforts resulting in 15 peer-reviewed publications, 19 restricted technical reports, 12 invention disclosures, and 5 patent applications. He played a key role in developing a technology at Corning Display Technologies that produced the world's strongest display glass for LCD panels, potentially impacting annual revenues by $20 million.