Mechanical Engineer

Sankalp G Soni

+1-469-***-**** ************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/sonisankalp

SUMMARY

Detail oriented Mechanical Engineer proficient in CAE with training in Robotics and Biomechanics. In possession of strong mentoring and communication skills due to professional experience as professor and mentor in academic and research fields.

PROJECTS

Modelling and Control of Biped Systems Jul 2017- Jun 2020 Development of a dynamically stable anthropomorphic bipedal robotic system for walking and running with control using DDPG Machine Learning Algorithm.

Lower Extremity Dynamic Analysis using Multibody Approach (M.E) Jul 2015- May 2016 Developed a computational model for Human Lower Extremity with two Degree of freedom knee joint and ligaments using MATLAB and OpenSim.

Design of Active Yaw Control Mechanism for Small Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (B.E) Jul 2013-May 2014

Controlling and programming the Active Yaw Control of nacelles in Wind Turbines to achieve higher efficiency.

EDUCATION

Master of Engineering in CAD/CAM (Mechanical)

Gujarat Technological University, GJ, India. 2014-2016

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Gujarat Technological University, GJ, India. 2010-2014 SKILLS

CAD

FEA

MATLAB

SolidWorks

CREO

AutoCAD

Ansys

Lean Six Sigma

Biomechanics

Multibody Dynamics

Research

Festo FluidSim

Documentation

Teamwork

Analytical Thinking

Self-Starter

WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, A D Patel Institute of Technology, GJ, India Jul 2017- Jun 2020

Taught advanced courses like Multibody Dynamics, Computer Aided Design, Vehicle Dynamics, Kinematics of Machines, and Control Engineering.

Supervised, mentored and collaborated in more than 15 research projects such as Development of Mechanical Knee Joint, Automated Ball Throwing Mechanism, Parachute Recovery Systems for Drones, Pico Hydel Power Plant, Hub and Knuckle Design and Analysis of SAE BAJA All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), and others.

Professor In-charge of CAD Laboratory: Provided guidance to students and faculties in software tools, managed staff of TAs, RAs, conducted workshops and training sessions for students in CREO, Solidworks, MATLAB, Simulink and FESTO FluidSim.

Departmental Process In-charge of Academics and Feedback for ISO 9001:2015 responsible for scheduling, internal communication with faculties, students and external communication with the university.

Took initiative and oversaw establishment of registered Alumni Affairs cell in the institute.

Trainee Teacher, Mechanical Engineering Department, A D Patel Institute of Technology, GJ, India Jul 2016- Jun 2017

Conducted Laboratory Sessions for various courses such as Oil Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Dynamics of Machines, Industrial Engineering, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Advanced Machine Design, Mechanical Measurement etc. COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification,

Gray Campus Sep 2019

Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology Specialization (9 Courses) The State University of New York & University at Buffalo – Coursera Jun 2019 WORK AUTHORIZATION

United States of America (Green Card - Lawful Permanent Resident)

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