Mechanical Engineer, Product Development Intern, Mechanical Intern

ANIRUDH DIWAKAR

+1-602-***-**** *******.********@*****.*** Tempe, AZ, USA linkedin.com/in/anidif22 SKILLS

CAD: SolidWorks, Product Design, Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor, CURA, ORCA Slicer, MeshLabs Simulation: Ansys Fluent, Ansys Mechanical, OpenFOAM, SolidWorks Flow Simulation, Salome, Gmsh, QBlade, ABAQUS CAE Supplementary: MATLAB, Python, Research, Data Collection, Linux/Ubuntu, Windows, Design for FDM printing Core Knowledge: Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Stress Analysis, Structures, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis CERTIFICATIONS

ENGR2000X: A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations https://courses.edx.org/certificates/c40f5e0f1e29414ab99df002c4834adb ANSYS Fluent and Mechanical Hand on Training Rocket Nozzle Flange Analysis Laminar and Turbulent Airfoil Fluid-Structure interaction PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PurcellAI Tempe, AZ, USA

Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer November 2024 - Present

• Co-developed smart inhaler device and optimized particle dispersion model for improved medication delivery by 20%

• Designed and modified InhalerPro device for easy hardware assembly, reducing 3D printing time by 10%

• Streamlined CFD-DEM approach and model acquisition to maintain project focus and enhance efficiency

• Optimized OpenFOAM simulations through Boundary condition control, ensuring solver compatibility of IcoFOAM files

• Initiated Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and managed Orders (ECOs) for model design and specifications

• Implemented robust version control for models using SolidWorks PDM and project management boards (Trello) Astro Seed Tempe, AZ, USA

Product Development Intern July 2023 - December 2023

• Developed and optimized a modular test bed for lettuce growth in space environment, improving deployment time by 50%

• Created a wooden frame with adjustable steel rails for flexible vertical and horizontal spacing (Solidworks)

• Designed modular system with 3D-printed PLA parts and wooden/steel frame for flexible spacing (SolidWorks, Cura)

• Employed GD&T principles such as Datums, Position Tolerance and Angularity while modelling the Test Bed

• Initiated an ECR to replace crack-prone 3D printed parts with steel, improving durability; monitored ECO implementation STAR LABS Surat, GJ, India

Mechanical Intern January 2022 - February 2022

• Utilizing 40x40mm Aluminum Extrusions, developed a static test bed to measure static thrust from Rockets (Solidworks)

• Static Setup (FEA) of the model and simulated the stability of system under maximum predicted thrust (SolidWorks)

• Designed a spring-loaded, servo-assisted electro-mechanical recovery mechanism with integrated parachute. (Arduino)

• Defended designs, received acclaim for the most versatile Test-Bed for increasing modularity and ease of transport by 100% PROJECTS & OUTSIDE EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant - Fluid Mechanics Tempe, AZ, USA Teaching Assistant January 2024 - May 2024

• Conducted recitation sessions, Teaching sessions and examinations for over 150 students.

• Mentored students in Tensor math, Hydrostatics, Bernoulli's' theorem, Navier-Stokes Equations, MATLAB and critical problem solving

• Assisted professors with grading and administrative tasks. Airfoil Design for Inland Wind Turbines Tempe, AZ, USA Student Researcher August 2023 - December 2023

• Devised a change in the traditional NACA 63-415 airfoil to achieve grater performance using calculated profile change

• Used Ansys Adjoint solver for ~15% higher L/D than NACA 63-415, prioritizing lift/drag efficiency.

• Designed model via SolidWorks & 3D printed through PLA for Wind Tunnel tests.

• Utilised QBlade for Blade Element Momentum Theory, span line at 0.25c chord length structural integrity with 3D printing EDUCATION

Arizona State University January 2022 - May 2024

Master's, Aerospace Engineering GPA: 3.44

SASTRA University July 2016 - June 2020

Bachelor's, Aerospace Engineering GPA: 3

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