Engineering Mechanical

Sushanth Kumareshwar Panchaxrimath

**** ********** *****, *** *** Dearborn, MI 48126 Phone: 313-***-**** ********@*****.*** EDUCATION

The University of Michigan-Dearborn 09/2015 - 04/2017 Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.55 Course Work: Automotive Powertrains, Powertrain Dynamics, Vehicle Thermal Management, Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Advanced Engineering Analysis, Fracture and Fatigue considerations in Design. Honors: Non-Residential Graduate Scholarship 09/2015 - Present

Visvesvaraya Technological University, India 09/2011 - 06/2015 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 4.0 Course Work: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Theory of Machines, Control Engineering, Mechanical Measurements & Metrology, Manufacturing Processes, Material Science, Mechatronics, Design of Machine Elements. Honors: Member of the Elite Club for retaining the top 5 academic positions throughout the course. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Solid Edge - course content of Computer Aided Machine Drawing during the Bachelor’s degree.

SolidWorks - used for various projects during the internship at Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.

AutoCAD - Underwent training at the CADD Centre and also used to complete academic projects.

HyperMesh - course content of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) laboratory during the Bachelor’s degree.

CATIA V5 - Used extensively to design the Automated Guided Vehicle for the undergraduate project.

MATLAB/ SIMULINK - course content of Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Automotive Powertrains.

ANSYS - course content of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in the Undergraduate program.

C Programming - employed extensively to complete a research project during the Bachelor’s degree.

CNC Programming - course content of the Computer Aided Modelling and Analysis Laboratory.

Computer Aided Design (CAD) - course content of engineering drawing and was used extensively for the academic and internship projects.

Microsoft Office - highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power-Point. ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Simulation & Analysis of Shift Processes of an Automatic Transmission 01/2016 - 04/2016

Developed a dynamic model of Ford’s six speed front wheel drive Automatic transmission powertrain and shift control simulation using MATLAB & SIMULINK.

Derived the general and specific state variable equations for transmission system and embedded it into the transmission controller module.

Involved the modeling of torque converter, throttle response, transmission controller module and estimated the shift time, torque hole parameters, and clutch torque curves for all the phases. Systems Modeling and Simulation of Hybrid Electric Vehicles 01/2016 - 04/2016

Developed MATLAB program for Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Electric Vehicle’s Powertrain subsystems such as the battery, motor and engine.

Integrated and monitored various system level parameters based on standard driving cycles to estimate fuel economy, state of charge and operating points.

Implemented various control strategies including maximum state of charge (SOC), Thermostat and Rule based strategies for operating the Motor and Engine at most efficient points for hybrid vehicles. Comparison of Battery Management Systems in Hybrid Electric Vehicles 01/2016 - 04/2016

Presented a paper on the comparison of two patents on battery management systems proposed by Hyundai Motor Company and Eaton Corporation.

Involved the comparison of both mechanical and electrical aspects such as the system configuration, control strategies for the measurement of battery SOC, design & packaging and cost.

Ascertained the most preferable design of the battery management system for various applications depending on the cost effectiveness and the accuracy of SOC measurement. Sushanth Kumareshwar Panchaxrimath Page 2

Modeling of a Vehicle Thermal Management System 09/2015 - 12/2015

Developed SIMULINK models for the air flow, coolant flow and engine operation subsystems.

Integrated the various subsystems to construct a thermal management system for determining the outlet temperature of the coolant in the engine.

Evaluated heat transfer rate in the radiator and the coolant flow rate for the various combinations of vehicle operating conditions.

Modeling of a Radiative Micro Heat Pipe Array 01/2015 - 06/2015

Developed numerical models using C language to amplify thermal conductivity which increased the proficiency of heat dissipation by tenfold in contrast to that of a traditional radiator in space vehicles.

Indicated temperature difference by the numerical models was extremely precise being within 4.83% accuracy of the experimentally deduced values.

Analyzed the effect of thermal stresses using HyperMesh and ANSYS to ascertain the most preferable model under different conditions.

Enhanced rate of heat transfer can be achieved in the automobile radiators by implementing this technology.

Submitted a research paper on this analysis to the International Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer. Design and Fabrication of the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) 01/2014 - 06/2014

Designed the AGV using CATIA V5 and fabricated the prototype that can be used in factories and warehouses for extinguishing fire and as a fork lifter.

Involved in programming the microprocessor, fabrication using sheet metal and designing the electrical circuits. The vehicle was semi-automatic and used IR and thermal sensors to function effectively. INTERNSHIPS

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, India Internship Trainee 06/2014 - 07/2014

Underwent training in various departments including Launch Vehicle Assembly Shop, Process Shop, Heat Treatment Shop, Design of Jigs and Fixtures, Tool Planning and Welding Shop.

Procured knowledge in the areas pertaining to regenerative cooling and thermal paints.

Collaborated with a team of assistant engineers engaged in the research related to cryogenic fuels. Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd., India Internship Trainee 06/2013 - 07/2013

Created a CAD model which involved the modification of the L-Bend connector housing assembly, using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Re-designed model proved to be more beneficial and was ordered in 100+ numbers to assist a prestigious Indian Government project.

The new prototype was accredited and certified by passing the stringent quality requirements and also reduced the manufacturing cost by 20%.

ASSOCIATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Currently an active member of Formula SAE (FSAE) Racing in the Powertrain department.

Member of the Engineering Society of Detroit.

Certificate of Appreciation by United Nations Online Volunteering Service.

Professional certification program on Machine Building and Robotics by Evobi Automations Pvt. Ltd.

Certificate of Merit in All India level Essay Competition on the topic of Women Empowerment.

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