Mechanical Engineer

JEET S. MEHTA

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EDUCATION

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering February 2013

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY GPA: 3.64/4.00

Graduate Concentrations: Thermo/Fluids; Design and Manufacturing

Thesis: “Enhanced Pool Boiling of Water with Open Microchannels over Cylindrical Tubes”

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering May 2009

University of Mumbai (K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering), Mumbai, India

Specialization: Automobile Engineering

Project: “Design and Fabrication of the Suspension System of a Formula Styled Race Car”

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Design: SolidWorks (Certified Professional); CATIA; Creo/ProE; Inventor Fusion; CES EduPack

Simulation and Analysis: COMSOL Multiphysics; Fluent; ANSYS; Origin; MATLAB; MasterCAM

Traditional and Advanced Machining; Rapid Prototyping; Additive Manufacturing Processes

ENGINEERING AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES

Graduate Research Assistantship September 2010 – February 2013

Thermal Analysis, Microfluidics, and Fuel Cell Laboratory at Rochester Institute of Technology

Worked under the guidance of Prof. Satish G. Kandlikar to design, fabricate, and test novel experimental

setups and study heat transfer performance enhancements

Thesis Work: Characterized and analyzed the effects of open microchannels over cylindrical

surfaces on the boiling heat transfer performance; Achieved an enhancement factor of 3.4, and

extended the critical heat flux limit by 60%

Used numerically controlled machining and confocal laser scanning microscopy for microchannel

fabrication and inspection; Used COMSOL Multiphysics to computationally analyze the

experimental results and evaluate heat losses; Visualized bubble dynamics in the microchannels

and studied their effects on performance using a high-speed microscope camera

Designed CAD models and drafted technical drawings using GD&T for parts and assemblies of a

proton exchange membrane fuel cell to be experimentally tested for a Department of Energy project

Numerically analyzed pressure drop and heat transfer for fluid flow in microchannels using Fluent

Graduate Course Projects December 2010 – May 2012

Rochester Institute of Technology

Fundamentals and Applications of Microfluidics: Micro-machined microfluidic device pattern on

brass to generate PDMS molds, which were used to cast the microfluidic devices

Design for Manufacture/Assembly: Performed a design for manufacture and assembly analysis for

the critical components of a low priced power tool

Rapid Prototyping: 3D printed a scaled down model of a Ukulele using the Stratasys Fused

Deposition Modeling machine (Featured on the Stratasys blog and in the RIT University News)

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering: Programmed a CNC using MasterCAM to machine a mold,

and injection-molded an ABS plastic part

Boiling and Condensation: Designed and tested a closed loop heat pipe and observed enhanced

cooling performance through boiling heat transfer

Microscale Heat and Mass Transfer: Designed and fabricated a pool boiling heat transfer

experimental setup to test microchanneled cylindrical surfaces

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JEET S. MEHTA

Orion Racing India January 2006 – August 2009

A student racing team that annually designs, engineers, and builds a formula style race car to participate and

compete at the International Engineering Design competition known as ‘Formula Student’ held in Germany

Team Captain (2008-09): Project administration and financial management; Led the team to the

Formula Student Germany 2009 competition and were awarded the “Best Overall Technical

Improvement Award”; Managed a team consisting of 50+ team members and 100+ volunteers

Technical Design Director (2008-09): Review system designs and vehicle integration in SolidWorks

Suspension and Steering System Team Head (2008-09): Reduced the system weight by 35% using

ANSYS while maintaining high component strength

Junior Team Manager (2007-08): Assisted the 2008 Team Manager for team coordination and

overall project management

CAD Team Head (2007-08) and Member (2006-07): Assessed Design for Manufacturability of

various parts and systems designed using SolidWorks and CATIA

Brakes and Drivetrain System Team Head (2007-08) and Member (2006-2007): Redesigned the

braking system and the front wheel hubs to improve performance and reduce weight

Society of Automotive Engineers August 2005 – May 2009

Collegiate Club at K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering consisting of 250+ members

Chairperson (2008-09): Directed the executive council, and managed technical events and projects

Vice Chairperson (2007-08): Organized industrial visits, technical seminars and workshops for club

members; Worked with ‘Solar-Taxi’ to spread awareness of solar powered/electric vehicles

Program Head (2006-07): Organized an ‘AutoExpo’, a karting championship, a vehicle design

competition, and an advanced engine workshop at the annual club festival, “AUTOMECHANIKA’07”

PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCES

Jeet S. Mehta, and Satish G. Kandlikar, “Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Enhancement over Cylindrical

Tubes with Water at Atmospheric Pressure, Part I: Experimental Results for Circumferential

Rectangular Open Microchannels”, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (Article in Press)

Jeet S. Mehta, and Satish G. Kandlikar, “Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Enhancement over Cylindrical

Tubes with Water at Atmospheric Pressure, Part II: Experimental Results and Bubble Dynamics for

Circumferential V-groove and Axial Rectangular Microchannels”, International Journal of Heat and

Mass Transfer (Article in Press)

Jeet S. Mehta, and Satish G. Kandlikar, “Heat Transfer Enhancement during Pool Boiling of Water

over Horizontal and Vertical Tubes with Micro Structured Surfaces”, 10th Annual International

Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels, and Minichannels, Puerto Rico, USA, July 8-12, 2012

Jeet S. Mehta, “Heat Transfer Enhancement during Pool Boiling of Water over Horizontal and

Vertical Tubes with Micro Structured Surfaces”, 4th Annual Graduate Research and Creativity

Symposium, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY, USA, July 17, 2012

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interests: TED talks; iTunes U online courses; Formula 1; Web savvy

Activities: Badminton; Swimming; Nature walks; Amateur scenic photography

Languages: English (fluent); Spanish (basic); French (basic)

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