Manoj N Sunder abqp5b@r.postjobfree.com

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Bryan, Texas - 77801 734-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging engineering position in an engineering industry

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University College Station, Tx

(MS & PhD), Mechanical Engineering (GRE Quantitative Score : 800/800)

Aug 2006 Present

Related Coursework:

Linear algebra and vector calculus, Applied partial differential equations, Engineering dynamics, Control system

design, mechanical, Mechanical vibrations, Mechanics of robot manipulators, Intermediate heat transfer,

Experimental methods of heat transfer & fluid mechanics.

Research Work:

Energy scavenging using vibrations, Heat transfer and fluid flow boiling,

Anna University Chennai (formerly Madras), India

May 2006 Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Related Coursework:

Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsion, Heat and Mass Transfer, Thermal Engineering, Thermodynamics, Fluid

Mechanics, Strength of materials, Fluid Mechanics and Strength of materials Lab, Dynamics Lab, Automobile

Engineering, Numerical Methods and advanced Mathematics, Design of Transmission Systems, Design of

Machine Elements, Design of Jigs, Fixtures and Press Tools, Engineering Mechanics, Machine Design &

Drawing, Measurement and control, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided

Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), CAD, CAM & Microprocessor Lab, Computer Programming, Power Plant

Engineering, Unconventional Machining process, Operations Research, Production Technology, Process Planning

and Cost Estimation, Professional Ethics, Environmental Science and Industrial Robotics

CADD Centre (CAD/CAM/FEA) Chennai, India

July 2006 Course in FEA using ANSYS V8 - 3D Modeling, Structural, Thermal, Couple field and Dynamic Analysis

Saranath Consultancy Services(CAD/CAM/FEA) Chennai, India

Dec 2005 Course in CAD using CATIA v5 R11 - 3D Modeling, Assembling, Wire Frame and Surface Design, Drafting

AUFRG (ANNA UNIVERSITY Federal Republic Of Germany, Institute for CAD/CAM) Chennai, India

Dec 2003 Course in CAD using SDRC IDEAS v8, v10 NX - 3D Modeling, Assembling, Wire Frame and Surface

Design, Drafting, Analysis and Simulation

EXPERIENCE Internships and research.

Apr 2007- Present Graduate Assistant Research (Texas A&M University) College Station, TX

Multi Phase and Two Phase Flow Lab Fluid Flow Boiling

Designed the flow boiling experimental setup which was then fabricated

Trained on Scanning Electron Microscope, Confocal Microscope, Photo-lithography, Focused Ion Beam

machining (FIB), Metal evaporation chamber (CHA), Spin coater

Rane Engine Valves Ltd. (Rane a TRW Automotive collaboration)

Dec 2005 Chennai, India

Studied engine valve production/operations such as forging, up-setting, button-welding, case hardening etc.

Designed machine which integrates all the above mentioned processes

Worked on CAD design for automation of various feeding and material handling operations

VISTEON Corporation Automotive Systems

May 2005 Chengalpet (near Chennai), India

Analysis of surface leakage on a manifold after brazing

Case study on 2 station brazing unit

Evaluation of various causes of defect

Flame concentration on the manifold due to the geometry of burner led to material distortion

Analysis on flame distribution on manifold by changing the geometry of the burner

Designed optimized burner, which was implemented by the company

Obtained an excellent letter of reference from my supervisor and the General Manager

2nd place in project competition at a technical symposium held in Sep 05 for presentation on optimization

of burner design research work done at VISTEON Corporation

Nagaa Hi Tech Heavy Engineering Ltd. Chennai, India

May 2004

Training in industrial equipment manufacturing where a brief practical exposure was obtained in the lathe,

semi automatic and spot welding sections

Company s products include heat exchangers, pressure vessels, chemical storage tank, pharmaceutical

equipment

Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Coimbatore District, India

May 2003

Training in automotive workshop included manufacturing and assembling of gear box for heavy motor

vehicles of different grades.

Training in Tea Factory included study of burners, driers, furnaces and other equipments essential for

production.

PAPERS PRESENTED

Coconut blended diesel presented at National Conference;

Emission control for a DI CI engine using coconut blended diesel. Statistical data were compared between

diesel used in preheated method and in perforated medium

Vedic Mathematics presented at National Math Symposium; simpler method to solving complex

equations and an alternative for complex conventional solving methods

Latest Trends in Nuclear Fuels presented at National Conference; usage of Plutonium as Nuclear

fuels where Plutonium (Pu) is used in the form of Mixed Oxide Plutonium (Pu MOx) and its advantages

over Uranium

Automotive Chassis Modulation presented at Technical Symposium; Antilock Braking System,

Traction Control System and Electronic Stability Control; systems that enhance safety and ensure stability

of the vehicle even under adverse driving conditions

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Mechanical Design/Analysis: Ansys, IDEAS, CATIA, Solid Works, Unigraphics, Pro-E, AutoCAD

Other: Matlab and Maple

SCHOLARSHIPS

C W Crawford Fellowship and Mechanical Department of Texas A&M partial Fee waiver.

REFERNCES

Excellent professional references and letters of reference available on request

HOBBIES

Keep myself updated in automotive technologies and trends, Philately, Numismatist, Chess, Cricket,

Reading, Auto racing video games, watching Formula 1 Grand Prix.

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