Sana E.

About Sana E.

Sana Elyas is a technical leader with over a decade of experience in advanced materials and process solutions across aerospace, transportation, wind energy, infrastructure, industrial, and consumer electronics. At Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), she evaluates and aligns industry partners with core research activities at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF), a Department of Energy (DOE)-designated user facility. Her work focuses on sustainable manufacturing technologies, including additive and hybrid manufacturing, advanced composites, and energy solutions, while overseeing project management for the DOE CMEI AOP for the Composites Innovation Group, while advancing her own research objectives in parallel. For the Tech. Collabs she works on aligning potential industry partners with DOE initiatives in advanced materials and manufacturing technologies, building technology, vehicle technology, digital twin technology, SMART manufacturing, and industrial efficiency within the U.S. industry. Sana’s experience includes leading global projects in structural lightweighting and fostering strong relationships with OEMs and Tier companies across the U.S, Europe, and South Asia. Her background includes leading research and testing activities at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and working at a large company and three start-ups, where she honed her skills in advanced composite materials and process solutions. She earned her master’s degree in aerospace engineering with a concentration in structures and advanced composites from Wichita State University, KS, and her bachelor\'s in aeronautical engineering from IARE-JNTU, India. She received the Community M&P and the Young Professional Emerging Leader Awards for her contributions to the field. In addition to her professional achievements, Sana serves as Executive Vice President of the North America Executive Cabinet for the Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE) and as a STEM Advisor for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). She is passionate about fostering collaboration and continuous learning, connecting with others dedicated to driving sustainable innovations. Let’s connect and explore opportunities to make a positive impact together!

Experience

1. Staff-industrial Collaborations

   Oak Ridge National Laboratory

   Jun 2023 — Present · Knoxville, TN, US

   Responsible for evaluating and aligning potential industry partners with core research activities in the MDF and developing technical collaborations focused on industry partner problems while directly aligning with Department of Energy initiatives.A unique opportunity to address progress in fundamental sustainable manufacturing and composite innovation research in the areas of additive manufacturing, data analytics, bio-based resins and composites, hybrid materials, simulation tools, and digital manufacturing as it relates to the U.S. industry.

Education

• Institute Of Aeronautical Engineering (IARE)

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Aeronautical Engineering

  2003 — 2007

• Wichita State University

  Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering

  2008 — 2011

Skills

• Matlab
• Engineering Management
• Catia
• Process Engineering
• Autocad
• Quality System
• Finite Element Analysis
• Autoclave
• Stress Analysis
• Hyperworks
• Femap
• Composites
• Program Management
• Business Development
• Risk Assessment
• Materials
• Fibersim
• Composite Structures
• Microsoft Office
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Aerospace Engineering
• Nei Nastran
• Technical Writing
• Problem Solving
• Proposal Writing
• Carbon Fiber
• Project Engineering
• Team Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Long-Term Customer Relationships
• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Solidworks