
Awesome Engineer | Purdue + IIT-K
​Strategic Sourcing | Supplier Management | Technology Development
Devendra Verma, Ph.D.
ABOUT ME
Sales + R&D + Supply Chain > Over a decade in semiconductor technology, team/supplier management, and advanced process/materials development.
Benchmarking: Evaluate industry costs for processes, tools, and products across ecosystems.
Product Management: Focus on marketing, competitor analysis, and customer segmentation.
Business Development: Utilize data-driven problem-solving and project management.
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Adept at leading global supplier relationships, optimizing supply chains, and developing new technologies in high-demand industries.
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GSEM Excellence Award, Intel EPIC Supplier Award, and top performer at Intel Corporation every year.
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2 Patents and 27 publications in advanced materials and semiconductor processes.

EXPERIENCE
Industry/Applications:
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Semiconductor - Si wafer manufacturing, advanced packaging
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Aerospace - micro thrusters, thermal barrier coatings, superalloys
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Nanofibers - tensile testing
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Thin films - functional/anti-wear/abrasion coatings
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Polymers - shore hardness, viscoelasticity
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Composites and Ceramics - bio-inspired design
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Pharmaceutical - encapsulation, fracture toughness
Research:
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​Advance material development
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Fracture/Fatigue analyses in material interfaces
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High-Temperature property characterization in alloys/polymers
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Biomimetic materials thermal-mechanical analysis
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Finite element analysis


EDUCATION
2013-2016
Purdue University, West Lafayette
Doctor of Philosophy
School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Vikas Tomar
Thesis: Interfacial Mechanical Strength Characterization in Multilayered Materials via Nanoscale Impact and Nano Mechanical Raman Spectroscopy Experiments
2011-2012
Purdue University, West Lafayette
Master of Science
School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering
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2007 - 2011
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India
Bachelor of Technology
Aerospace Engineering

LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND OTHER INTERESTS
​​Purdue Graduate Student Government (PGSG)
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Vice President (External) 2015-16
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Secretary, 2014-15
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Chair, Academic and Professional Development, 2013-14
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Senator, 2012-14
Boiler Out Leader, International Programs
Aero Assist
International Student Ambassador
Asian Pacific American Caucus
Toastmasters
Tau Beta Pi - The Engineeing Honor Society
Student Representative
Provost's Outstanding Graduate Mentor Selection Committee
Martin C. Jischke Outstanding International Student Selection Committee
College of Engineering Events Committee
Faculty Senate Student Affairs Committee
West Lafayette City Council
Recreational Skills/Interests
Salsa, Swing and Break Dance
Indie Movies / Indie Pop Music
Running / Yoga
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