NIKHIL KATHALE
Email id: ******.*********@*****.***
Mobile: +91-758*******
Location: Pune.
OBJECTIVE: To have a challenging career, where I can contribute my knowledge and skills to the organization and enhance my experience through continuous learning and teamwork. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
MTech in Automobile Technology from College of Engineering, Pune and ARAI Academy during August 2018- June 2020.
Qualification Institute Board/University Year of
Passing
Percentage/
CGPA
MTech
(Automotive
Technology)
College of
Engineering, Pune
&
ARAI Academy.
Savitribai Phule
Pune University
2020 7.11
B.E.
Mechanical
NBN Sinhgad
School of
Engineering
Savitribai Phule
Pune University
2017 65.93
H.S.C A. B. Patil College
of Science,
Kolhapur
Maharashtra
Board
2013 74.33
S.S.C Jnana Prabodhini
Prashala
CBSE Board 2011 8.6 CGPA
GATE Score 2018 – 693/1000 (67.17/100)
PROJECTS:
• Model Simulation of Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Development of 1-D model of an engine with GDI technology and simulation of the model using GT-Power environment.
• Lane Departure Warning System
Developed a prototype for detecting road lane lines and warning the driver by suitable warning system in case of a lane change by developing the software for the same.
• Methanol as an Alternative Fuel for SI engine powered vehicles Studied the properties of methanol and the properties of the methanol when blended with gasoline and its effects on the operation of a vehicle.
• Servicing Methods of DPF and development of a standardized procedure of servicing. Achieving lower pressure drop and higher cleaning efficiency across DPF and development of standardized procedure of servicing of DPF. Limiting pressure drop across DPF between 40- 200mbar and achievement of cleaning efficiency of more than 80%.
• Design and analysis of smokeless biomass cookstoves Achievement of clean burning condition with minimal smoke and operating close to air-fuel ratio of 1.3:1(air-fuel ratio of producer gas) and overall thermal efficiency of 38%. SOFTWARES:
CAD & Analysis:
• CATIA (Intermediate)
• HyperMesh (Beginner)
• GT-Suit (Beginner)
• Ansys (Beginner)
• Converge (Beginner)
• AVL Boost (Beginner)
• Star CCM (Beginner)
Programming Softwares :
• MATLAB (Intermediate)
• C & C++ (Beginner)
• Python, Arduino & OpenCV (Beginner)
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
• Participated in SIAT Auto Expo Organized by ARAI held from 16th to 18th January 2019.
• Participated in a training program held by Converge CFD Softwares held from 13th to 17th May 2019
• Active participation in the Team Sunrisers; where we built Electric Solar Vehicle from scratch. Role in the team body design, electrical connections & testing, purchase.
• Participated in a Poster and Model Presentation held at ARAI Academy on the topic of Lane Departure Warning System.
• Participated in a development and running a website based on sports and sportspersons in India and also an admin of Instagram page with 10k followers.
• Helped writing papers for physically challenged students
• Participated in a drought relief works at drought prone areas STRENGHTS:
• Dedicated
• Quick learner
• Punctual
• Social
• Organized
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Language Proficiency : English, Hindi, Marathi
Interests : Reading books, Cooking, Travelling, Trekking, Badminton DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the particulars mentioned above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. NIKHIL KATHALE