What we do
Provide optimum material solutions for aerospace and space applications
Experience in structural materials, Air Force Research Laboratory. Authored and coauthored 184 technical publications in journals. Specialize in Microstructure, Fatigue and Fracture, Failure Analysis, Corrosion Control and Prevention and Additive Manufacturing. Work is proven in my scientific field and engineering applications.
Collaborations
Jata Materials has collaborations with the CalPoly-Pomona, University of Dayton Research Institute, US Air Force, UES Inc., Materials Resources Inc. MRL, and Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), India.
Provide solutions for corrosion control and prevention; structural failures analysis and root cause; Material selection and processing, and heat treatment for applications; proposal writing and review. Provide training and classroom lectures.
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University of Dayton Research Institute, MRL, UES, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhi Nagar-India, Cal Poly University-Pomona
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Provide solutions for corrosion using electrochemical techniques, accelerated testing and outdoor testing; Electrochemical data analysis, structural failures analysis and root cause; Material selection and processing, and heat treatment for applications.
Training
Committed to provide excellent training to clients interested in improving knowledge in the areas of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Mechanical Behavior, Fracture, Fatigue, Corrosion and physical metallurgy . Class room lectures are delivered on Microstructure, Elastic and Plastic deformation, Failure modes, High and Low cycle Fatigue, Factigue crack growth, Data Analysis, and Corrosion. Lectures are focused on aerospace materials such as Aluminum alloys, Titanium alloys, Ni-base Superalloys and Steels. The subject of Corrosion is tackled from corrosion control and prevention point of view. Electrochemistry of corrosion is also addressed. Lectures are focused on connecting scientific knowledge to practical world scenarios. The depth and breadth of the subject are tailored according to the needs of the customer.
Solutions
Provide consultation on Vintage and Emerging Materials for Aerospace and Space Applications; Alloy composition, Heat treatments, Product forms, Design of experiments, Test Standards and Experimental methods; Analysis of Mechanical property test data, Fracture modes and Fatigue analysis; Identify Material and Processing anomalies for inadequate structural performance, Propose suggestions for Material substitution, Processing and Microstructure to meet performance, Review and Assess Test data and Reports for Technical accuracy
Experience
Expertise in Structural materials and some experience with Function Materials; For 35 years Interacted and collaborated on projects with numerous Aerospace Industries, Universities, Research Institutes and Government Laboratories. Worked at Government Funding Organizations. Taught Materials Science courses at a number of universities as an Adjunct Faculty.
Publications
Edited 6 books on Light weight Metals for Aerospace Applications, and Friction Stir Welding/Processing and delivered over 100 scientific invited talks at the National and International symposia and University Colloquia. Kumar Jata authored 180 technical publications in Journals and Conference Proceedings; Performed a number of Failure Analysis projects while working for the US Air Force. Delivered invited and plenary talks at Society Conferences and Universities.
Products
International Research & Development
Spent sabbaticals at Imperial College of Science, Technology, Medicine, GKSS, Germany; Collaborated with the Professors and Scientific Researchers and modified the test standard for Creep Crack Growth to include Creep brittle materials
Spent sabbatical at Purdue University and collaborated with Professor and students on developing Structural Health Monitoring technology for aerospace and space structures
