Engineer Mechanical

ABHISHEK BHAT

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USA

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a full time position as a mechanical engineer, specializing in

Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Powertrain Controls

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate concentration in hybrid electric vehicle and powertrain controls.

Primary strengths include system modeling for hybrid electric vehicles,

energy storage systems and control systems for powertrains. Strong written

and verbal communication skills and extensive teamwork experience.

EDUCATION

The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Sept 2008 - Apr 2010

Masters in Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.9/4.0

Related coursework: Analysis and Control of Hybrid Power trains,

Powertrain Controls, Battery Systems and Control, Grid Integration of

Alternative Energy Resources, Sustainable Design, Internal Combustion

Engines, Advanced Internal Combustion Engines, Statistical Quality Control

The University of Pune, Pune, India

July 2003 - April 2007

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

First Class with Distinction

(Merit Rank: 5/1728)

Related Coursework: Basic Electrical Engineering, Basic Electronic

Engineering, Electrical Technology, Internal Combustion Engines, Automobile

Engineering

ACHEIVEMENTS

. Project idea to develop enhanced energy storage for Kinetic Energy

Recovery System (KERS), selected by Renault Formula 1 Racing Team

among Best 10 Ideas from the world, and the only one from USA, to

improve vehicle performance in Formula One racing cars

. Selected (All India Rank - 123) to join the National Defense Academy

(India's premier institute to train Officers for the Indian Armed

Forces), after a rigorous qualifying sessions which include a written

examination, followed by multiple rounds of interviews, group

discussions, group tasks and individual challenges for five

consecutive days, and deemed fit with Officer Like Qualities

. Selected as a guest speaker at the 7th Braunschweig Symposium on

Hybrid Vehicles and Energy Management, Germany 2010 organized by IAV

GmbH

AWARDS

. University of Pune- Department of Mechanical Engineering Merit Rank -

5, (2004-2005)

. Indian Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning

Engineers(ISHRAE), Excellence in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Award, 2005-2006

. SAE Technical Paper Presentation, Second Prize,2005-2006

ACADEMIC TEAM PROJECTS

The University of Michigan

. Design and Development of 'Coupled Through the Road' hybrid vehicle

configuration: Development of vehicle model and supervisory control

strategy (Rule based and sub optimal ECMS) for parallel hybrid

configuration with wheel hub motors and Integrated Starter Generator

to understand the potential benefits. (GT-Drive).

. Parametric Study of Series Hybrid Electric Vehicle: Modeling of series

hybrid electric vehicle, and performing a parametric study to

understand the effects of engine threshold power and the battery state

of charge on fuel economy. (MATLAB/SIMULINK)

. System Configuration for Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Modeling of energy

storage system of hybrid electric vehicles, using combination of

batteries and ultra-capacitors while developing the related control

strategies. (MATLAB/SIMULINK)

. Development of Power split Turbocharger: Design a turbocharger using

power split device for improved exhaust gas energy recovery and

enhanced vehicle performance. (MATLAB/SIMULINK & GT-Power)

. Development of Optimized Split-Cycle Engine for Series Hybrid Vehicle:

Engine Simulation using GT Power to develop a split-cycle engine

customized for the series hybrid vehicle concept.(GT-Power)

. Parker Chainless Challenge: Design of a hydraulically powered bicycle,

and the incorporation of a hydraulic regenerative braking system for

waste energy recovery

The University of Pune

. Brake Assisted Differential Locking System: Development of a Traction

Control System for SAE BAJA competition using hydraulic solenoid

valves to provide hydraulic assisted differential locking mechanism

EXPERIENCE

Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd - Pune, India

July 2009 - August 2009

Project Trainee, Assembly Line

. Assisted in configuration of testing machines and software for the

new E-Class (212 model)

. Learned functioning and application of the CAN and LIN networking in

vehicle systems

Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd - Pune, India

July 2007 - June 2008

Graduate Engineer, Assembly Line

. In-charge of the Diagnosis and Rectification team on the assembly line

for all the vehicle subsystems, leading to reduction of overall fault

level and improved assembly process

. Responsible for hardware and software troubleshooting of all the

diagnostic equipment used for control unit programming (End Of Line

testing )enabling reduced downtime of equipment

Automotive Research Association of India - Pune, India

June 2006 - July 2007

Project trainee

. Design of Traction Control System for SAE BAJA vehicle

. Testing and optimization of the Hydraulic assisted differential

locking system

SIMULATION SOFTWARE SKILLS

. Extensive experience with MATLAB/SIMULINK

. Good command over GT-Suite used for engine modeling and vehicle

simulation

INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

. Abhishek Bhat, Kanwar Bharat Singh, 2008, Advances in Automotive

Engineering, World Congress On Engineering World Engineering Congress,

London, July 2008

LANGUAGE SKILLS

. Completed introductory courses in German and French

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

. Class representative for all 4 years during Bachelors Degree,

University of Pune.(2003-07)

. Department Technical Head for organizing the National Level Tech fest

Solutions '07, University of Pune.(2006-07)

. School in charge for collection of funds for Pune Blind Men's

Association.(1998-99)

. House Vice Captain in school.(1998-99)

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