Ajay Kadiyala

About Ajay Kadiyala

Materials Scientist | Composites & Polymer Formulation | Scalable Innovation | Industrial R & DI’m a results-driven materials scientist with 10+ years of experience translating advanced polymer research into scalable, high-impact solutions for industrial applications. My core focus is on developing high-performance thermoplastic composites and polymer systems that meet the demands of aerospace, biomedical, packaging, and electronics markets.Currently, I’m advancing PEKK and PEI composites for EMI shielding and thermal management at the University of Toledo’s Polymer Institute—projects aligned with real-world needs in thermal control, durability, and regulatory compliance.My expertise bridges the lab and production floor:• End-to-end development of composite materials (carbon, glass, aramid fiber systems) • Formulation-to-manufacturing scale-up: extrusion, compounding, injection molding • Failure/damage analysis with SEM, micro-CT, and mechanical evaluation • Structure–property–processing optimization using statistical and analytical tools • Compliance-focused R&D (ASTM, ISO, FDA, REACH) with strong documentationI’ve led interdisciplinary, industry-academic collaborations (including a €200K+ EU-funded Marie Curie project), mentored research teams, and delivered materials ready for pilot-scale and full-scale production.My approach is practical, data-driven, and deeply collaborative—focused on creating materials that don’t just work in theory, but thrive in the field.Let’s connect if you’re working on polymer innovation, sustainable materials, or applied R&D with industrial impact.

Experience

1. Senior Analyst

   Stress Engineering Services, Inc.

   Mar 2026 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Stress Engineering Services: 50 years of turning critical uncertainty into engineering certainty. We deliver independent, rigorous, defensible engineering for organizations confronting high-consequence decisions where technical risk is unacceptable.As a 100% employee-owned firm, we maintain complete objectivity- no products to sell, no shareholders to serve, zero conflicts of interest. Our integration of proven methodology, world-class testing infrastructure, and five decades solving problems most firms never encounter enables clients to act with confidence when failure isn\'t an option.

Education

• SJCE

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Polymer/Plastics Engineering

  2003 — 2007

• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Engineering: Polymeric Adhesives

  2011 — 2016

• UDCT

  Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• High Temperature Materials
• Polymer Chemistry
• Raman Microscopy
• Polymer Characterization
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• Adhesives
• Polymer Science
• Tga
• Polymer Blends
• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Powder X-Ray Diffraction
• Adhesive Bonding
• Composites
• Polymers
• Afm