Shumit Das

Background

About Shumit Das

Chartered Engineer PhD Composite Fracture Mechanics Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. Experienced in multiple disciplines of composite stress methods and tools development, as well as test validation of these modes using specimens ranging from coupons to full aircraft level. I am now using the extensive experiences gained in the aircraft industry to enrich and educate European Space activity in the manufacture and qualification of composite materials and processes and how they relate to the end product of space structures. Career Aspirations: My long term goal is to play a leading role in the development of efficient and reusable aerospace vehicles to expand the frontiers of air and space travel. I add value to any group I work with, by using my varied contacts and experience in research and industry to develop solutions to any given problem. Specialties: Leading European Research and Development projects for Composite materials. Space Environmental qualification of materials and processes. Composite Fracture Mechanics Composite Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Certification of aerospace structures Transnational team working