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San Jose, CA 95112 Email: abn66q@r.postjobfree.com
A E R O S PA C E E N G I N E E R
Aerospace Mechanical Automotive
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and highly ethical Aerospace Engineer / Recent Graduate, with intern experience and
background in aerospace engineering, seeking to obtain engineering position at a company that values dedication and
hard work.
• Possess an inherent ability to excel at conceptual and logistical challenges; expert in analyzing data and resolving
problems. Highly motivated, fast learning, goal-oriented engineering professional with strong desire to share
analytical and technical skills; strong aptitude to acquire new skills and technologies while adjusting to new
environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills; able to maintain sight of the big picture and
succeed in challenging, deadline-driven environments. Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Education
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering San Jose State University San Jose, CA (GPA 3.3/4.0) – 2012
Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore, India – 2011
Core Focus
Computer Aided Design
Low Speed Aerodynamics
Fluid/Aerodynamics Concepts
Project Management
Finite Element Concepts
Mechanical Design/Analysis
Solid Mechanics
Analysis/Problem-Solving
Electric Aircraft Design
Math / Science Background
Strong Work Ethic
Engineering Materials
Technology: CAD/ CFD/ Structural Analysis Software: CATIA V5, Solid Works, PRO E, AUTO CAD, GAMBIT/
FLUENT, ESI CFD, HYPERMESH/ABAQUS, MSC NASTRAN/PATRAN; Intermediate Certification in CATIA V5
Computer Skills: C, C++, MATLAB
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
“MORE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT” INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE – BORDEAUX, FRANCE (NOV. 2012)
PRESENTED AT THE “MORE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT” INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE
DESIGN OF A 4-SEAT GENERAL AVIATION ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT WITH A MAXIMUM RANGE OF 800
KM. THE AIRCRAFT IS POWERED BY AN ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM THAT COMPRISES OF A
BATTERY DRIVEN ELECTRIC MOTOR-PROPELLER SYSTEM. THE AIRCRAFT HAS A TAKEOFF
WEIGHT OF 1750 KG, AND A CRUISE SPEED OF 200 KM/HR.
Experience And Projects
Urban Airspace Technologies - Summer 2012
Aerospace Engineering Intern
Designed a state-of-the-art, remote-controlled floating signage display that is able to float in the air using an aerostat. Performed initial and final calculations and trade studies in order to design, develop and build this product. Using trial-
and-error methods to determine and execute the best way to build this product. Used CATIA V5 software to design and render images of the product.
CAD DESIGN & ANALYSIS PROJECTS – CATIA V5
COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING CAD DESIGN AND ANALYSIS PROJECTS USING CATIA V5
SOFTWARE:
• HARLEY DAVIDSON WHEEL DESIGN
• MOTORIZED CAN CRUSHER – DESIGN, MOTION ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION
• MACHINE GUN – DESIGN, MOTION ANALYSIS, FEA AND OPTIMIZATION
ANALYSIS OF BALLISTIC IMPACT ON COMPOSITE PLATES
MODELLED A PROJECTILE AND COMPOSITE PLATE IN HYPERMESH. USED KEVLAR 29–EPOXY AND
KEVLAR 49–EPOXY MATERIALS AND USED 2-D SHELL ELEMENTS FOR MODELLING. THE EDGES OF
THE PLATE WERE FIXED. AK-47 BULLET WAS USED AS THE PROJECTILE. THE STEEL BULLET WAS
MODELLED WITH 2-D SOLID ELEMENTS AND INPUT WITH A PROJECTILE VELOCITY OF 700 M/S.
THE STRESS/FAILURE ANALYSIS WAS PERFORMED ON THE COMPOSITE PLATE AT FIVE
DIFFERENT PLY ORIENTATION ANGLES USING THE ABAQUS SOLVER.
ANALYSIS OF RIBS AND SPARS OF AN AIRCRAFT WING
RIBS AND SPARS OF A TWO-SEATER GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT WERE DESIGNED IN CATIA AND
STRESS ANALYSIS WAS PERFORMED IN MSC NASTRAN/PATRAN. THE SHAPE OF THE RIB WAS
BASED ON AN NACA 0012 AIRFOIL. THE RIB STRUCTURE WAS OPTIMIZED; CUT-OUTS AND
FLANGES WERE OPTIMIZED BASED ON THE STRESS ANALYSIS RESULTS. USED AN I-BEAM SPAR TO
PROVIDE CONCENTRATION TO KEY LOADING POINTS DUE TO MAXIMUM BENDING RESISTANCE
TO WEIGHT RATIO.
DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND ANALYSIS OF A FINITE WING
CONSTRUCTED A FINITE WING WITH WOOD OUT OF AN NACA 23018 AIRFOIL WITH NO SWEEP.
PERFORMED WIND TUNNEL TESTS ON THE WING AT DIFFERENT ANGLES OF ATTACK. THE
RESULTS WERE COMPARED WITH THE CFD RESULTS.
DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND ANALYSIS OF AN AIRCRAFT WITH MAXIMUM PAYLOAD CAPABILITIES
DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED A MODEL AIRCRAFT WITH MAXIMUM PAYLOAD CAPABILITIES
USING WOOD. PERFORMED A SURFACE FLOW VISUALIZATION IN A LOW SPEED WIND TUNNEL
WITH A FLOW SPEED OF 30 M/S. FLOW DATA WAS MEASURED USING PIVOT TUBES THAT WERE SET
UP THROUGHOUT THE SURFACE OF THE MODEL AND COMPARED WITH THE CFD RESULTS
OBTAINED FROM GAMBIT/FLUENT.
SONIC BOOM MITIGATION BY AIRCRAFT NOSE CONE MODIFICATION
THE SONIC BOOM INTENSITIES OF FIVE DIFFERENT AXISYMMETRIC AIRCRAFT NOSE
GEOMETRIES WERE STUDIED THROUGH ANALYTICAL METHOD AND CFD ANALYSIS. THE NOSE
GEOMETRY WAS MODELLED USING SOLID WORKS. THE CFD ANALYSIS WAS PERFORMED USING
ESI CFD TO FIND GEOMETRIES OF LESSER DEFLECTION ANGLES PRODUCING A RELATIVELY
LESSER SONIC BOOM.
CFD ANALYSIS OF AIRFLOW WITHIN THE FRONT WHEEL CAVITY OF AUTOMOBILES
PERFORMED 2-D AND 3-D FLOW ANALYSES OF FRONT WHEEL CAVITY OF A CAR USING
GAMBIT/FLUENT WITH A ROTATING BOUNDARY CONDITION SPECIFIED FOR THE WHEEL.
RESULTS INDICATED DRAG PRODUCED IS PROPORTIONAL TO THE SIZE OF THE CAVITY.
DESIGN OF AN AERIAL FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLE
DESIGNED AN AERIAL FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLE THAT WILL REPLACE THE FLEET OF AIRCRAFT
CURRENTLY IN OPERATION. IT IS A TWIN ENGINE AMPHIBIOUS AIRCRAFT WITH A TWIN TAIL
BOOM EMPENNAGE THAT IS DESIGNED TO CARRY A PAYLOAD OF 12,500 LBS. THIS WILL ENABLE
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AN AIRCRAFT TO CARRY 1,200 GALLONS OF WATER OR FIRE RETARDANT.
CFD ANALYSIS OF A SUBSONIC JOINED WING AIRCRAFT
MODELED A JOINED WING AIRCRAFT IN SOLID WORKS. CONDUCTED ANALYSIS USING ESI CFD IN
3 STAGES: WING TIPS, WINGS AND INTERACTION BETWEEN WING AND FUSELAGE. THE RESULTS
WERE OBTAINED TO VERIFY INCREASED AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE, INCREASED WING
STRUCTURE SUPPORT, HIGH MANOEUVRABILITY AND STOL ABILITY.
DESIGN AND CFD ANALYSIS OF THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF A ROCKET ENGINE
DESIGNED THE COMBUSTIÓN CHAMBER OF A ROCKET ENGINE BASED ON THE THRUST
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROCKET. THE COMBUSTIÓN CHEMISTRY WAS STUDIED AND THE EXACT
DIMENSIONS OF THE CHAMBER WERE OBTAINED. AN ADAPTABLE CAD MODEL WAS DESIGNED
USING EQUATIONS IN SOLIDWORKS. THE COMBUSTIÓN PROCESS WAS SUCCESSFULLY MODELED
IN CFD, USING ESI CFD, BY SPECIFYING THE EXACT REACTION MECHANISM AND THE INITIAL
CONDITIONS.