Collaborative Research in Materials and Biomedical applications of Rapid Prototyping with Non-Ferrous Materials Technology Development Center, Hyderabad, India
July 14, 2013 through August 24, 2013
Application deadline: December 17, 2012
Are you interested in gaining research experience in India? This summer program for selected undergraduate science and engineering students offers a unique opportunity to study and conduct research at India's prestigious Non-Ferrous Materials Technology Development Center.
Program description
In this seven-week, comprehensive summer program (280 hrs.) you will spend six weeks in India conducting collaborative research in materials and biomedical applications of rapid prototyping with researchers at NFTDC. The additional week is spent at MSOE in pre- and post- activities over a few months in preparation, documentation and evaluation, and in completing the program elements. Students will be mentored by Dr. Subha Kumpaty and Mr. Sheku Kamara of MSOE, and their Indian collaborator Dr. K. Balasubramanian, the Director of NFTDC.
Upon your return from India, you'll interact with the on-campus summer Research Experience for Undergraduates participants and faculty to share research and cultural experiences. Dr. Kumpaty and Mr. Kamara will continue contact with participants and their curriculum advisors and facilitate in students' attendance at a national conference to present their papers and in their continued research engagement in the final year.
A report on the 2011 and 2012 IRES project is found below under "program details." Information on how to apply is found further down this page.
The Non-Ferrous Materials Technology Development Center (NFTDC)
Located in the city of Hyderabad, India, an international hub for many U.S. industries such as GE Medical and Microsoft Corporation, the NFTDC is a national institute dedicated to advanced scientific research and development on specialty materials, products and strategic components in the non-ferrous materials arena. The center is equipped with state of the art processing, characterization and designing tools with aims to develop new materials, processes and precision products. NFTDC provides exciting career opportunities for young new talent as well as experienced researchers in science and technology.
Contact information
Principal investigators for this program are Dr. Subha Kumpaty, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and Mr. Sheku Kamara, Rapid Prototyping Consortium director.
Program details
For more details, including objectives, program information and calendar, and the NFTDC, download the following information packet:
- International Research Experiences for Students (pdf)
- Summary Report for the 2011 IRES Program (pdf)
- Summary Report for the 2012 IRES Program (pdf)
Who should apply?
Engineering students, preferably junior year students who have taken material science and differential equations and are senior-standing at the time of participation in the program, GPA 3.0 or above (on 4.0 scale).
Required application materials
- One-page cover letter including why the applicant should be selected
- One-page resume
- One-page personal statement indicating interest in this program
- Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
- Two letters of reference (preferably from faculty and department chair)
Submitting your application
Drop-off: application materials may be delivered in person at room L-350, Schroeder Library Building, 500 E. Kilbourn Ave., at Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Mailing Address: Dr. Subha Kumpaty
IRES Program
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering
1025 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Selection Notification: January 18, 2013
Acceptance Deadline: February 1, 2013
Accepted candidates will participate in orientation sessions (both technical and cultural) before the
six-week summer research program in India as well as post-program activities equivalent to one week for a total of 280 hours. All travel, lodging and visa expenses are paid by the program in addition to the stipend of $3500.