MAHESH M. BHOGE

**** *** - *, ******* *****, Houghton, Michigan 49931 • 906-***-**** • add4ll@r.postjobfree.com SUMMARY

Research assistant at Advanced Power Systems Research Center of MTU, seeking full-time/internship opportunity starting June 2020, having specialization in Powertrain control and embedded control systems offering expertise in

• Model based control system design

• Automotive communication protocols

EDUCATION

M.S. - Mechanical Engineering Michigan Technological University GPA: 3.65/4.0 Sept 2018 - May 2020 B.S. - Mechanical Engineering University of Pune (First class with distinction) July 2013 - May 2017 CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Technical skills: Model based control system design, Controls theory, Testing & Validation, LIN/CAN Networks, HIL

• Software Tools: Matlab/Simulink, Stateflow, MotoHawk, CANoe, dSPACE, Amesim, Solidworks, Python, CAPL

• Embedded Tools: Arduino Uno/Due/Mega, Raspberry Pi, Beaglebone black RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Advanced Power Systems Research Center MTU Houghton, MI Research Assistant, Dec 2019 - Present

• Design of automotive energy consumption models for the Department of Energy (DOE)

- Performed coast down test on Chevy Bolt and calculated road load coefficients from test data as well as dyno data

- Designed Matlab/Simulink models for vehicle torque & energy consumption prediction during different drive cycles

- Performed HIL/SIL test and validation of designed energy prediction models using DSpace MicroAutoBox II

• Development of an Autonomous Vehicle

- Designed CAN communication network using Raspberry pi (python) and Arduino micro-controllers (Arduino IDE)

- Developed scripts for sensor data acquisition and transfer through micro-controllers using Arduino IDE & python PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Model Based Control System Design & Model in loop/Software in loop/Hardware in loop testing (MIL/SIL/HIL)

• Embedded control system design and Real time calibration/validation using MotoTron rapid prototyping system

- Designed, calibrated and validated fuel injection control system, discrete PID controller for closed-loop electronic throttle valve control and a remote electronic throttle control system via CAN communication

- Developed, calibrated and validated control systems for configurable hybrid electric prototype vehicle

• Design and Testing using Vector CANoe

- Designed model in CANoe for BMS to monitor battery charging/usage (Node, message, panel & CAPL script creation)

- Performed DC motor speed control based on distance of an obstacle obtained from Ultrasonic sensor (HIL) Vehicle Modeling, Simulation and Performance Analysis

• Modeling of Automotive Systems and Controllers using Matlab and Simulink

- Designed and tuned IC engine speed controller, torque controller, & dyno controller

- Designed Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrain Controller Using Stateflow and validated it by building test signals

- Designed Energy Management Controllers for series & parallel HEV’s

• Analysis and development of Chevrolet Malibu in Matlab and Simulink

- Simulated the given Chevy Malibu model for different drive cycles to analyze the vehicle performance

- Tuned driver model of non-hybrid Chevy Malibu to meet certain fuel consumption and performance criteria

- Designed start stop technology, hybrid technology and thermally modelled battery system for Chevy Malibu Advanced Driver Assistance systems and Embedded controls

• Development of a Smart car robot using Arduino Microcontroller

- Developed obstacle avoidance algorithm using an ultrasonic sensor & servo motor for navigating path through obstacles

- Developed control algorithm with PID controller for autonomous reverse parking using ultrasonic sensor & servo motor

• In-vehicle communication Network

- Developed headlight and wiper control systems using LIN bus communication network INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz Ltd. Pune, India Intern, Feb 2018 to April 2018

• Project - DC motor speed and position control using PID controller Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturers Ltd. Pune, India Intern, June 2019 to July 2019

• Worked in R&D department on making the diesel-powered vehicles compatible with upgraded emission norms (BS - VI) ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES

University Robotics team - Designed and manufactured robots for a national level competition Aug 2014 to March 2015 MTU’s Engineering Honor Society Member of Innovation center for Entrepreneurship Dec 2019 – Present

• Real time calibration using rapid prototyping systems

• Modeling, Simulation and Analysis using MATLAB

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