Mechanical Engineering Student and Researching Assistant

Nikhil Nagboth

510-***-**** College Station, TX *************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/nikhilnag1/ github.com/nikhilnagboth EDUCATION

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Aug 2024 - May 2028 B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Computer Science - GPA: 4.0/4.0 Relevant Course Work: Statics, Thermodynamics, Mechanical Measurements, Circuit Analysis, Materials & Manufacturing with Design (fabrication/machining), Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, C++ Programming, SolidWorks CAD, Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics

EXPERIENCE

Systems Optimization and Multiscale Analysis Lab - Undergraduate Research Assistant Jul 2026 - Present

● Conducted R&D to develop a Python script to generate steady-state datasets for a nonlinear reactor–condenser system by solving a 19-state Differential-Algebraic Equation (DAE) model (11 differential and 8 algebraic equations) using the SUNDIALS IDA solver via scikit-SUNDAE.

● Implemented the reactor residual formulation, integrating mass/species balances, energy balances, reaction kinetics, vapor–liquid equilibrium, ideal gas relationships, pressure-drop correlation, and proportional feedback control to compute physically consistent steady-state solutions.

● Designed a Latin Hypercube Sampling (LHS) method for 6 operating parameters, generating 1000+ validated steady-state I/O samples to be used for training the KKT-HardNet physics-constrained neural network. TAMU Turtle Robotics DIRT - Mechanical Subteam Feb 2026 - Present

● Designed a 6-inch auger drilling subsystem in SolidWorks for an autonomous agricultural rover, enabling ~2-ft holes in the soil for probe deployment.

● Integrated a worm gear reduction system for high torque transmission and self-locking under soil loading conditions.

● Modeled subsystem geometry for rover mounting integration and structural stability within platform constraints. TAMU Rocket Engine Design - Avionics Engineer Oct 2025 - Present

● Developed a PyQt5 MVC GUI for real-time Ethernet acquisition from 6 sensors (2 pressure, 2 thermocouples, 2 load cells) and control of 2 solenoid valves and an ignition system, with safety interlocks, fault detection, and automated CSV logging for test operations.

● Designed a 36V KiCad avionics PCB for stepper motor actuation integrating NMOS switching, inrush current control (LM5069), and shunt-based current sensing (INA168) in a 36V / 20–30A system with separated 5V logic domain, and built a manufacturing package (BOM, sourcing, cost tracking) for 2 builds + spares with

~25-component mixed-signal design.

● Performed hardware bring-up, electrical debugging, and validation across power and signal nets, identifying gate-drive reliability and op-amp saturation issues that led to a redesigned inrush current protection circuit. Kaiser Permanente - Value Based Platform Intern Jun 2025 - Aug 2025

● Built Java REST APIs for secure patient data access across 6+ partner hospitals, using pagination, Base64 encoding, and AES encryption.

● Contributed to production release of a nurse triage application supporting clinical workflow integration.

● Developed full-stack system using React frontend, Flask backend, and Azure-hosted database, enabling CRUD operations via UI workflows.

SKILLS

● Programming: Python, C++, Java

● CAD and PCB Design: SolidWorks, Onshape, Fusion 360, KiCad, Microsoft Suite

● Software: Spring Boot, React, Azure, NI Multisim, LabVIEW, Git, GitHub, Bash, Matplotlib, NumPy, SciPy

● Electrical Hardware: Oscilloscope, Digital Multimeter, Bench Power Supplies, Circuit Debugging, Soldering

● Manufacturing: 3D Printing (Orca Slicer), Manual Lathe (turning, facing, grooving, chamfer), Vertical Milling AWARDS

● TSMC Fab 21 Exclusive Experience - Spring 2026

Selected as 1 of 20 students from 500+ applicants (top 4%) for semiconductor manufacturing exposure.

● Dean’s Honor Roll - Spring 2025 & Spring 2026

● Eagle Scout - Summer 2023

Achieved the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America by demonstrating leadership and project execution.

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