Radhika Gundavel l i, Masters in Mechanical Engineering

PE License Cal i fornia, LEED AP BD+C, CEM

Phone: 702-***-****

Email: ac1ygc@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Mechanical engineer with ten years of industry experience Specializing in CFD analysis, aerodynamics and HVAC design EXPERIENCE

CFD Analyst, Honda R&D, Raymond Ohio

(November 2013 – Current)

• Performed CFD analysis for different vehicle speeds, ride height, yaw, steer and roll conditions

• Performed multi-parameter optimization using morphing capabilities for reduced vehicle drag

• Utilized morphing capabilities in ANSA to generate geometry variations for parametric studies

• Developed CFD model of Wind tunnel and performed correlation of CFD results with test data to optimize accuracy vs run time Design Engineer, Lawson Mechanical Contractors, Sacramento

(September 2010 – October 2013)

• Led HVAC design on commercial and institutional projects

• Attended design meetings and collaborated with team members as the lead HVAC designer for projects

• Evaluated energy efficiency and savings for obtaining Title 24 and LEED compliance and documented LEED credits

• Performed load calculations and whole building energy modeling to evaluate energy savings

Design Engineer, Southland Industries, Las Vegas (June 2007 – Aug 2010)

• Performed energy modeling and load calculations to assist in system selection and to optimize energy consumption

• Presented economic life cycle analysis to design teams to evaluate energy saving strategies

• Assisted in preconstruction effort and HVAC design Research Assistant, University of Nevada Las Vegas (Aug 2005 - May 2007)

• Performed CFD modeling to simulate duct leakage and identify pressure loss coefficients in residential HVAC ducts

• Developed and validated two experimental techniques to identify leak locations in residential ducts

• Research was overviewed by members from SMACNA and National Center for Energy Management and Building Technologies (NCEMBT)

Skills:

CFD Analysis

Aerodynamics

Engine cooling

HVAC Design

Geometry clean up

Meshing

CFD Expertise:

Automobiles:

Aerodynamics

Thermal Analysis

Heat Exchangers

Snow Ingress

Water Ingress

Buildings:

Thermal Comfort

Natural Ventilation

Smoke Evacuation

Computer Skills:

Meshing and Geometry Preparation:

ANSA

Pointwise

CFD Analysis:

Openfoam

Star CCM+

Fluent

AcuSolve

Design Tools:

CATIA

Soliworks

AutoCAD MEP

Revit

Programming Language:

MATLAB

Vizualization Software:

Paraview

Ensight

Blender

Energy Modeling:

Trace 700

Education:

Master of Science in Mechanical

Engineering, 2007

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Bachelor of Science in Industrial

Production Engineering, 2004

Osmania University, India

Affiliations:

Professional Engineer (PE)

Registered in State of California

Member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering

Honorary Society

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