Mechanical Engineer Engineering

KIRTHIKA SURESH

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Mechanical Engineering Graduate with research focus in Micro-Nano Systems Fabrication and strong background in Fluid Mechanics, Finite Element Methods and Convection Heat Transfer. Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering with focus on Aerodynamics, Flight Dynamics, Aerospace Structures, Boundary Layer Theory, Combustion, Computational Aerodynamics, Space Technology, Rocket Propulsion topics. Skills:

Tools & Technologies: SolidWorks, CATIA V5, ANSYS (workbench/APDL), MATLAB Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt, Catia and Ansys Thesis:

Mass Fabrication & Evolution of Beads on Fiber Apr 2017 – May 2018 Horizontal fiber withdrawal from fluid reservoir for bead acquisition. Mathematical model analysis using free energy variation method. Studied solid-fluid interactive behaviour and controlled affecting parameters. Applications: Water harvesting from fog, stroke research in bio-medical industry. Work Experience:

Propulsion Division Intern

National Aerospace Laboratories, India Nov 2015 - Jan 2016 Film and impingement cooling studies on turbine blades carried out in a modified subsonic cascade tunnel. Understood the effusion and impingement cooling techniques for turbine blades and combustor liners. Studied data acquisition of pressure and temperature distribution over the turbine and rotor blades. In-Plant Trainee

Central Institute of Tool Design, Hyderabad, India Nov 2014 - Jan 2015 Surveyed CNC processing machines, working of lathe, drilling, milling and other industrial equipment. Designed and analyzed motorcycle parts using CATIA designing software and ANSYS analysis software. Projects:

Self-Propulsion of Leidenfrost Drop on Ratchet Aug 2017 Experimental investigation of movement of Leidenfrost droplet on asymmetric teeth like structure, ratchet. Developed propulsive mechanism using force analysis and scaling law. Scanning Electron Microscopy of Inconel 718 Mar 2017 Image Quality mapping by performing SEM techniques involving Electron Back Scatter Diffraction to achieve Kikuchi Patterns and interrogate crystallographic properties. External Aerodynamics of Heavy Duty Trucks Models Aug 2016 Design, fabrication and installation of conventional and modified truck models to conduct experimental and computational analysis for improvise fuel efficiency. Wind tunnel testing by applying flow visualization techniques using paraffin wax.

Education:

The University of Texas, Arlington May 2018

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Specialization: Micro-Nano Systems CGPA: 3.44 /4.0 SRM University Aug 2016

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering CGPA: 8.2 /10.0 Co-Curricular Activities:

Domain Head: AARUUSH, SRM University, India

Volunteer: National Service Scheme, India