Neha Dixit

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Mechanical & Aerospace Engineer

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering graduate student experienced in application based design engineering through internships and projects. A motivated young professional with an aptitude for innovation and creative problem solving and a desire to enter the world of product design in the field of Mechanical/Aerospace Design Engineering.

Strong knowledge of Finite Element Analysis, Solidworks and Catia V5

Proficient in Ansys Workbench, Abaqus 6.13 and Matlab

Experience in Engineering and Design, Technical Drawings (GD&T) and Product Testing

EDUCATION

Master of Science ? Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL, 2016

Coursework: Solid Mechanics & Design Finite Element Analysis Applied Elasticity Aerospace Structural Composites Structural Optimization Energy Management and Conversion

Bachelor of Engineering ? Mechanical Engineering

University of Pune (UoP), Pune, India, 2014

Coursework: Machine Design Theory of Machines Mechanical Systems Design Turbo Machinery

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & INTERNSHIP

Lifenet Health, Virginia Beach VA, Summer 2015

R& D Intern- Product Development Team

Used SolidWorks to compose 3-D models to assist design engineers in developing and modifying new and existing equipment. Performed model prototype testing and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), using the Solidworks simulation of existing product designs to demonstrate design effectiveness. Created technical drawings and Requested quotations for designed parts manufacture.

Key Accomplishments:

? Reduced the cycle time of one of the tissue processing equipment by approximately 50% by modifying the existing design of the equipment

Automotive Research Association of India, Pune, India 2013-2014

Research Trainee-Structural Dynamics Laboratory -

Conducted experimentation on test rig using strain gauges. Determined tensions at four different positions on a connecting rod subjected to four different loads. Compared test outcomes with Finite Element Analysis to evaluate errors. Learned to use FEA software and Ansys Workbench for linear analysis.

Key Accomplishments:

? Scored 92% on the project.

? Established a benchmark for allowable/expected error between Experimental and FEA results of strain measurement.

Ideal Gas Springs, India 2012-2013

Intern

Internship helped develop aptitude in implementation of ?5S? methodology and ?single flow? lean manufacturing.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Substructuring in Abaqus University of Florida, Spring 2016

Worked on a project to study and practice substructuring in Abaqus to reduce the time required for analysis of complex geometries.

Structural Design of an eleven beam truss University of Florida, Fall 2015

Performed the entire structural design cycle starting from topology optimization to sizing design optimization. This included shape optimization, weight optimization and sensitivity analysis of the 11 beam truss. A weight reduction of 67.23% was achieved.

Finite Element Analysis and Design of A Plane Truss University of Florida, Spring 2015

A 6 bay and 8 bay truss was analyzed under given loads and boundary conditions to find displacements and stresses generated.

The design was optimized to a fully stressed design to minimize weight of the structure by 57.98%.

Seminar on the failure and return of the NASA Apollo 13 space shuttle

Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, University of Pune - 2012-2013

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CO - CURRICULAR PROJECTS

Team VIIT, SAEINDIA - SUPRA - 2012 and BAJA - 2011

Steering Mechanism & Marketing Head - 2011-2012

Designed steering mechanism for race car fabricated by college team participating in national level competition of SAEINDIA SUPRA 2012. Served on the steering mechanism team in SAEINDIA BAJA 2011, a competition to design and fabricate all-terrain vehicles. Created a business model of the car.

Key Accomplishments:

Team secured 9th position in the ?Business Model? competition out of 66 teams from all over India in SAEINDIA SUPRA 2012

AIRKRAFT, SAEINDIA Team VIIT, Pune, India

Chairperson ?June-December, 2011

Founded Airkraft SAE INDIA VIIT Chapter. The club conducted a 5 day workshop for educating students on the various systems, sub-system, kinematics and aerodynamics of Radio Controlled aircrafts.

FORMULA 1 Indian Grand Prix

Chief Post Marshal ?September ? October, 2011

Managed one mile of track safety for drivers and officials at the Buddh International Circuit.

Key Accomplishments:

Youngest of the 34 chief post marshals for the first Indian Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Space Camp- NASA, Huntsville, Alabama

May?08

Participated in a camp for introduction to space vehicle technology and previous space missions held by NASA at the US Space and Rocket Center, Alabama.

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