BHARATHWAJ KUMAR
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Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Objective:
Seeking Full Time position utilizing skills in Computational Mechanics
and problem solving.
Academics:
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Expected June 2010
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
GPA: 3.89/4.0
. Related Course Work: Engineering Elasticity I and II, Finite Element
Techniques I II and III, Boundary element method, Vibrations II and
III, Fracture Mechanics.
. Thesis: Non Linear Finite Element Analysis of Immature Thoracic
Spine.
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
May 2008
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Percentage: 83.5/100(ranked 1st /66)
. Related Course Work: Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials,
Design of Machine Members I and II, Material Science, Finite element
method.
Professional Experience:
Research Assistant July 2009 to
December 2009
Prof Yijun Liu, University of Cincinnati.
. Finite Element Analysis of Skeletally Immature Thoracic Spine.
Scope: Performing Non linear Finite Element Analysis of Thoracic
spine to estimate the effect of compressive stresses with and
without the unilateral constrain, to understand the effect of
treatment, effect of change in various parameters of the implant.
Role: Study of Inputs, Preparation of CAD model and mesh from CT
Scans, Material model derivation solving and analyzing results.
Graduate Assistant
March 2009 to July 2009
Prof Yijun Liu, University of Cincinnati.
Project Training (Research Intern)
December 2007 to March 2008
FEA Team(Outsourcing to Bombardier Transportation), Infotech
Enerprises, Hyderabad.
. Structural Analysis of Norming Point Reader Bracket
Scope: Validate the design of the improved under frame component of
a Locomotive by analyzing the component for static and random
vibrations using power spectral density method.
Role: Managed entire project, study of inputs, defining problem by
researching, preparing the CAD and MESH, obtaining solution and
validating the design of the given model.
. Analysis of Tire Pressure Monitoring System Bracket
Scope: Validate the design of the component by performing contact
and non-contact analysis on the bracket depending on loading on the
bracket at various positions of tire.
Role: Team Member of 3, study of inputs, defining problem by
researching, preparing the cad and mesh, obtaining solution and
validating the design of the given model.
Related Academic Projects:
. "3D Crack Analysis of Railway Track causing Derailment of Train
DQ39010"
. "Comparison Study of Static Analysis of Four Cylinder Inline
Engine using FEM and BEM"
. "Modal Analysis of 'H' Support frame- Experimental and FEA
validation"
. "Stability Analysis of Humanoid Robotic Arm".
Technical Skills:
. Software: Solid Works, Catia V5, Hypermesh,
Ansys, Abaqus, LS Dyna.
. Language: C, Fortran.
. Operating System: Windows Vista, Fedora, Macintosh OS X (Tiger
and Leopard).
Honors and Affiliation:
. Recipient, University Graduate Scholarship, University of
Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, Sept 2008 to Sept 2009.
. Recipient, Undergraduate scholarship, Topper in Undergraduate
College, April 2005 to April 2008.
. Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2007 to 2008.
. Recipient, Best Organization Award, Tech Quest, Department of
Mechanical engineering, Undergraduate College, Feb 2008.
. Head, Student Organizing Committee, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Undergraduate College, Jun 2007 to April 2008.