Saikumar Reddy Yeratapally

Sai Yeratapally is a seasoned researcher with extensive experience in additive manufacturing, materials science, and fatigue analysis. Currently serving as a Senior Research Engineer at Science and Technology Corporation, Sai is engaged in research at NASA Langley Research Center, focusing on the rapid qualification and certification of additively manufactured metallic materials. With a background that includes roles at NASA Langley and the National Institute of Aerospace, Sai has contributed to advanced studies on micromechanical models and the fatigue and fracture behavior of metals and alloys. Academic credentials include a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University and a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, bolstered by early research experiences in crash simulations and teaching.