ROHIT ARNOLD PAPALI

***** ***** ****** ***** *** A5● Southfield, Michigan 48033● ltu. 248-***-****

rpapali@ edu ●

OBJECTIVE:

To gain knowledge and hands on experience with which I can use my skills, passion and knowledge to design, develop

and manufacture efficient and eco friendly mobility solutions for the consumer of tomorrow.

EDUCATION:

Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (GPA 3.85) Expected graduation date

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI May 2016

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 3.06)

Karunya University, Coimbatore, INDIA

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Lawrence Technological University, Studio[Ci] Ford C3 Project (NZE Prototype) Southfield, MI

Graduate Research Assistant Sept 2014 Present

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• Assisting in the analysis of conditions, components and design of the Net Zero Energy prototype.

• Research on the various components to be used in the Solar Powered NZE prototype.

• Maintaining communication between various partners involved in the project.

Assisting in development of curriculum for the students of the school involved in the project.

SOFTWARE SKILLS:

• Auto CAD, CATIA, Pro E, ANSYS, Abaqus.

Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Member of the SAE Formula Hybrid SAE LTU Team (Powertrain) Sept 2014 – Present

• Researched on various Powertrain components (centrifugal clutch, electric shifter to be used on the hybrid car.

• Changed the final drive ratio to gear the engine towards efficiency.

• Optimizing the Electric motor to match the output of the gasoline engine

• Design and Fabrication of Powertrain components on the car (engine mounts, shifter mount, fuel tank).

• Collaborating with team to coordinate and match the gasoline engine output with the output of the electric motor

for maximum efficiency.

RELATED COURSEWORK: Vehicle crashworthiness, Quality Control, Mechanics of materials. Alternate Energy

Engineering.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Coordinator of the Automotive Club for a period of 2 years.

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Hands on training on Karivardhan Vocational

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Internal Combustion Engines and transmission systems

Training Institute. (G.D. NAIDU Group), Coimbatore, India.

Led a project “Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Solid Lubricant Applicator” in which we proved that

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grease was a better alternative to the current lubricant used in the industry during hard turning operations

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