Project Assistant with 7+ years of hands-on experience in single fuel cell assembly, stack assembly, catalyst layer preparation, and fuel cell testing. Strong expertise in MEA fabrication, electrochemical performance evaluation, and hydrogen safety protocols. Experienced in laboratory operations, data analysis, and experimental troubleshooting.

Single Cell Assembly & Testing

Independently assembled single fuel cells (MEA level) including membrane, catalyst layer, GDL, gaskets, and bipolar plates.

Conducted single cell performance testing under controlled operating conditions (temperature, pressure, gas flow rate, humidity).

Identified performance losses such as activation, ohmic, and mass transport losses.

Performed leak testing and sealing validation to ensure reliable cell operation.

Fuel Cell Stack Assembly & Testing

Assisted and executed fuel cell stack assembly with accurate alignment, compression, and torque control.

Conducted stack testing and monitoring for voltage distribution, stability, and degradation behavior.

Supported stack disassembly, inspection, and troubleshooting after testing cycles.

Ensured proper handling of bipolar plates, current collectors, and end plates.


Catalyst Preparation & MEA Fabrication

Prepared catalyst 


Testing Equipment & Lab Operations

Operated fuel cell test stations, potentiostat, hot press, gas handling systems.

Maintained and calibrated testing equipment as per laboratory SOPs.

Recorded experimental data and prepared test reports and documentation.

Followed hydrogen safety, chemical safety, and lab safety standards strictly.

Prepared technical reports, test summaries, and project documentation.

Assisted senior researchers in research experiments and project reviews.
Technical Skills

Single Fuel Cell Assembly

Fuel Cell Stack Assembly

PEM Fuel Cell Testing

Catalyst Preparation

Hydrogen & Gas Safety

Electrochemical Testing

Tools & Equipment

Fuel Cell Test Station

Hot Press

Mass Flow Controllers

Use keywords: Fuel Cell Testing, PEMFC, MEA Assembly, Stack Assembly, Catalyst Preparation
 working as a Lab Assistant In Mechanical Engineering Department at P.T. Lee Chengalvaraya Naicker polytechnic college, Vepery from June 2015 To Jan 2019 .

 Worked as a Project Assistant I in Central Electrochemical Research Institute at Chennai Unit from March 2008 to March 2012

 Worked as a Quality Inspector in Durga Industries at Chennai for four years

 Worked as a Technical Apprentice in ADDISON & CO Ltd. For one year.

Nature of works
 Fuel cell assembly
 Gas line Maintenance 
 Design and Drawing of flow fields and engineering components assisted by scientist
 Inspector of cutting tools dimension and hardness before and after machining
 A checking Helix angle, Land Flat, Neck Flat & Dia

Educational Qualification

S.S.L.C from Chindadripet Hr.Sec.School ,Chennai during 1994-1995.

Higher Secondary from Chindadripet Hr.Sec.School ,Chennai during 1996- 1997

Technical Qualififcation

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Chengalvaraya Naicker polytechnic, Vepery, Chennai -17 with First Class with honors. 

Elective: Auto Mobile technology

Project: Air Assisted Hydraulic Brake System

Software skill:

M.S.office; Auto Cad – R 13;

CNC Programming – Central Polytechnic.