Astronautical Engineering

BHANU SWAROOP GADDAM

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

To seek a entry level design engineer position in a challenging and healthy work environment where I can utilize my skills and

knowledge efficiently for organizational growth.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Astronautical Engineering (GPA 3.3/4.0) Expected May 2015

University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

Courses : Plasma Dynamics, Systems for Remote Sensing from Space, Spacecraft System Design, Spacecraft Propulsio n, Advanced

Spacecraft Propulsion, Space Environments & Spacecraft Interactions and Engineering Analysis.

Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering (GPA 8.5/10.0) Jun 2013

SRM University, India.

Courses: Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Propulsion, Material Science, Manufacturing Technology, Computer Aided

Design, Aircraft Systems and Instruments, Aircr aft Design Project, Aerodynamics, Flight Dynamics

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

Research Intern Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

Propulsion Division, National Aerospace Laboratories, India.

• Performed Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis on various conical nozzle designs using ANSYS fluent.

• Designed a optimum geometry nozzle for cold gas ground testing.

• Optimized design by checking for boundary layer effect at the nozzle throat and nozzle exit.

• Conceptualized test setup and designed rig components for nozzle ground testing.

• Experimented on various conical nozzles using Schlieren Flow Visualization technique.

Engineering Intern Jun 2012 – Jul 2012

Aircraft Maintenance Department, Flytech Aviation Academy, India

• Performed maintenance for the aircrafts Cessna 151 and Cessna 172S.

• Conducted calibration for the aircraft Avionics System.

• Performed pre-flight check for Cessna 151 an d Cessna 172S

• Fueled the aircrafts for commercial training purpose.

• Evaluated properties of material using the Non Destructive test.

Engineering Intern Dec 2010

Metallizing Plant, Gampa Alcoats Limited, India

• Worked on vacuum metallizing machine for metallizing paper.

• Implemented best practices in o rder to optimize operations.

• Participated in the productivity improvement teams to continuously improve manufacturing operations.

• Participated in advanced trouble shooting using Six Sigma tools.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Directed Research Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

Topic: Potential of Cubesats for Interplanetary Europa mission.

Advisor: Dr. Joseph Wang

• Worked on literature review for various interplanetary missions upto a distance of 5 A.U.

• Studied effects of radiation on Cubes ats.

• Analyzed power generation techniques for Cubesats of 1U, 2U and 3U.

• Calculated the power required for a Europa mission.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Cubesat Design Project Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

• Designed a 2U cubesat for studying oxygen air glow emission in the upper atmosphere.

• Studied applications of various instruments for image sensing like a photomultiplier tube and a NanoCam C1U.

• Estimated the cost of the remote sensing mission.

• Calculated the mission parameters.

Resistojet Design Project Jan 2014 - May 2014

• Designed a Solar Electric Resistojet for an orbital transfer from Low Earth Orbit(LEO) inclination of 28.5 to a Geosynchronous

Earth Orbit (GSO) inclination of 0 using MATLAB.

• Designed a optimized heater element and power generation source for the thruster.

• Performed heat transfer analysis for heat loss and pressure drops across the chamber to nozzle.

• Calculated thruster performance parameters and nozzle de sign parameters.

Micro Thruster Nozzle Design Project Jan 2013 - May 2013

• Designed a micro nozzle for 10N thruster to cold gas ground test.

• Performed nozzle dimensional analysis using ANSYS fluent for f low separations.

• Designed test rig components and Test setup schematic.

• Performed testing using the Schlirens Flow Visualization method for various p ressure range of 600kPa to 2500 kPa.

Aircraft Design Project Jan 2012 - May 2012

• Designed a four carrier aircraft to meet the functional, operational and safety requirements.

• Preliminary estimation of Aerodynamic, Structural and Flight performance parameters are calculated for a speed of Mach 0.85.

• Estimated performance of the p assenger aircraft for stalling speed, maximum speed, minimum speed, steady climb, range,

endurance, turning, take off and Landing.

RF Control Glider Design Project Aug 2011

• Designed an RF control glider with a brushless DC motor and 4 servo motors

• Calculated the stability for the Roll, Pitch and Yaw.

• Calibrated the Speed controller and servos for proper functioning during flight.

• Simulated the test flight in the FlightGear Flight Simulation software.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Engineering Software: CATIA, AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS fluent and FlightGear Flight Simulator.

Programming Languages: MATLAB, C and C++

Office Software: Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop

PUBLICATION

Conference Paper Oct 2012

Bhanu S G, Amar S K - “Preliminary Rocket Exhaust Plume Analysis and Compatible Acoustic Ignition Technology” at International

Conference on Mechanical, Automobile and Biodiesel Engineering, Dubai

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY

Jun 2012

Participated in a session on Interp ersonal communication skills and Interview Etiquette for the students of the Social welfare

residential educational Institute, Nagole conducted by the Challa’s Human Resource Development Training Institute.

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