Ajit Bhat
********@*****.*** 734-***-**** **** Traver Rd, Apt 104, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Residency: non-resident
Education
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Fall 2017
Masters in Aerospace/Space Systems Engineering CGPA: 3.7/4
Courses: Space Policy and Management, Spacecraft Technology and System Design, Introduction to Satellite Mission Design, Space Environment Studies, Navigation and guidance, Optimal Control, Electric propulsion, Astrodynamics
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Double Major) Spring 2016
Latin Honors: Cum Laude CGPA: 3.25/4
Relevant courses: Aircraft Design, Spacecraft dynamics and control, Aircraft structures, Flight Dynamics and Control Systems, Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Manufacturing processes
Technical Skills
Working platform: Windows, Linux, Macintosh
Design software: PTC Creo parametric, ANSYS, Siemens solid edge 3D, Solidworks, AutoCAD
Design and Fluid analysis software: PTC simulate, ANSYS fluent, ANSYS structure, Abaqus, XFLR5
Other: MATLAB/Simulink, C++, Microsoft Office, Adobe Flash animator, Photoshop, Microsoft visual effects
Engineering Projects
- Next Mars Orbiter (NeMO), NASA JPL Spring 2017
Prepared mass and volume budgets, CAD models in PTC Creo and created simulation in ANSYS for a cubesat constellation concept as a mechanical design lead.
- Orbital ATK Mission Extension Vehicle Fall 2016
Determined attitude control systems as a propulsion and GNC (guidance, navigation and controls) lead in this project involving a CubeSat’s rendezvous and proximity operations with another satellite for autonomous docking.
- Aircraft Design Project Spring 2016
Designed a twin-engine turboprop from scratch to meet the FAR 25 requirements using Raymer’s Design Software and MATLAB for calculations.
Research and Work Experience
- Undergraduate Researcher, University at Buffalo Spring 2016
The research was done to focus on increasing the utility of a UAV. A coaxial rotor UAV was programmed to autonomously trace a predefined path and also be overridden when necessary. Designed and optimized the UAV structure by performing FEA in ANSYS. Also performed attitude determination using MATLAB.
- Design optimization specialist, Buffalo Automation Group Jan 2015 – May 2015
Led a three-person team which worked on providing automation to small freighters, and private boats. Designed and optimized the preliminary prototype by performing fluid flow simulations and FEA.
- Undergraduate Researcher, University of Notre Dame Summer 2015
NSF funded research focused on complex flow regimes and differential equations involving atmospheric reentry and hypersonic flows. Studied flow simulations in CFD software.
Honors and Accomplishments
EdX course certificate from Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne on Space Mission Design & Operations
Dean’s List, fall 2013, spring 2014
Finalist in Panasci Technology Entrepreneurship Competition
$1500 CURCA (Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities) funding for research project.
Third place in Startup weekend (fall 2014).