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Krishna C. R. Kolan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolan
1520 N Pine St
Rolla, MO 65401
http://web.mst.edu/~kkd7b/
(573) 308–7692
[email protected]
Summary
Self-motivated individual interested in working with a team of passionate people to solve real
world problems. Over 6 years of research experience in 3D printing complex ceramic parts for
aerospace and biomedical applications. Core competencies include a unique combination of
skills in materials processing, manufacturing, CAD/CAE, and biological evaluation of bone
implants.
Education
Missouri University of Science and Technology (Rolla, MO)
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
Dissertation: “Additive Manufacturing and Biological Assessment of
Bioactive Glass Implants for Bone Repair.”
Spring 2015
GPA: 4.0/4.0
M.S. Mechanical Engineering
Thesis: “Selective Laser Sintering of 13-93 Bioactive Glass.”
May 2011
GPA: 3.8/4.0
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (Hyderabad, India)
B. Tech. Mechanical Engineering
May 2006
GPA: 3.8/4.0
Experience
Missouri S&T – Additive Manufacturing Laboratory
Rolla, MO
Graduate Research Assistant
Aug 2008 – present
 Worked in projects funded by BOEING, National Science Foundation, and Office of Naval
Research and manufactured parts for Biomedical and Aerospace applications
 Investigated the processing of ultra high temperature ceramics to manufacture high
strength complex 3D parts for BOEING using the selective laser sintering (SLS) process
 Developed a technique to manufacture strong and highly porous bioactive glass implants
for bone repair using the SLS process by optimizing the process parameters
 Experienced in Freeze Extrusion Fabrication of porous bioglass constructs reinforced with
metal fibers and fabricating alumina ceramic components
 Working knowledge in culturing cells on implants for tissue engineering and surgical
techniques to create bone defects in rats and evaluate the implants
 Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams on collaborative projects
 Good skills in writing technical proposals to NSF, NIH, official reports and research papers
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug 2008 – Dec 2013
 Assisted graduate students in learning CAD software for the course Principles and Practice of
Computer Aided Design and took lectures in the absence of Professor
 Prepared software tutorials, lab handouts, designed and graded student projects
 Assisted undergraduate students with experiments in Materials Testing Laboratory
Relevant Academic Projects
Aug 2008 – Dec 2011
 Developed a software program to generate the NC tool path for 3D printing applications
 Implemented and proved the concept of flying a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell
powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (toy prototype)
 Applied Six Sigma concepts like Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree
Analysis (FTA) to analyze brake faults for the EcoCAR design team
 Implemented design of experiments (DOE) approach to optimize the process parameters for
a 3D part fabrication using the SLS process
Krishna C. R. Kolan
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Wipro Technologies
Hyderabad, India
Project Engineer
Jul 2006 – Dec 2007
 Worked in Vehicle Engineering and BIW (Body in Weight) teams and handled projects for a
major automobile client based in France
 Lead and coordinated small project teams in modeling assemblies and sub assemblies
 Implemented the pilot project of Rear Lamp and Exhaust Line modeling for safety analysis
 Collaborated with team members to redesign and model the full vehicle HVAC job for CFD
analysis for a four seater, six seater and LCV (light commercial vehicle)
Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad, India
Production Intern
May 2005 – Jul 2005
 Optimized the lubricant consumption in one of the production lines of the plant
 Reduced the number of bottle rejections and increased the effectiveness of the filler
Computer
Skills
NX5-8.5
ANSA
SolidWorks
HyperMesh
Pro-Engineer
Minitab
Abaqus
MATLAB
Selected
Publications
Kolan, K.C.R., Leu, M.C., Hilmas G.E., Velez M. “Effect of material, process parameters, and
simulated body fluids on mechanical properties of 13-93 bioactive glass porous constructs
made by selective laser sintering.” J. Mech. Behav. Biomed. Mater. 13, 14–24, 2012.
Kolan, K.C.R., Leu, M.C., Hilmas G.E., Brown, R.F., Velez M. “Fabrication of 13-93 bioactive glass
scaffolds for bone tissue engineering using indirect selective laser sintering.” Biofabrication.
3(2), 025004, 2011.
Kolan, K.C.R., Leu, M.C., Hilmas G.E., Velez M. “Selective Laser Sintering of 13-93 Bioactive
Glass.” Proc. 21st Int. SFF Symp., Austin, TX, pp 504–512, 2010.
Presentations In Vitro Assessment of Laser Sintered Bioactive Glass Scaffolds with Different Pore Geometries,
International SFF Symposium, Austin, Texas, August 6, 2014.
Effect of Architecture and Porosity on Mechanical Properties of Borate Glass Scaffolds Made by
Selective Laser Sintering, International SFF Symposium, Austin, Texas, August 7, 2013.
Bioactive Implants for Bone Repair by Selective Laser Sintering, NSF CMMI Engineering
Research and Innovation Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, January 5, 2011.
Honors
25th Annual International SFF Symposium at UT Austin – Best Paper Award, 2014
Missouri S&T – Graduate Teaching Award, 2014
ISC Research Symposium at S&T – First Prize for Best Paper in 2010 and Best Poster in 2013
Missouri S&T – Department Chair Scholarship, 2008
JNTU Hyderabad – Academic Excellence Award, 2004
Activities
Missouri S&T – Graduate Student Representative on the Faculty Senate Library and Learning
Resources Committee (LLRC), 2008 – 2010
Missouri S&T – Active member in International Students Club and India Association
JNTU Hyderabad – Student Coordinator for Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and
National Service Scheme (NSS) school chapters, 2003 – 2006

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