Structural Analyst

SAKTHIVEL SELVARAJ

*** * *** ****** ******, Arlington Texas-76010, USA

**********@*****.***, Ph: 001-312-***-****

Summary of Skills & Qualifications

 2.5+ years of experience as analysis engineer in aerospace industry.

 1+ years of experience as teaching assistant for aerospace structures and wind tunnel labs.

 Good knowledge in experimental, analytical and simulative analysis of Mechanical structures.

 Distinguished skills in programming and mechanical software’s.

 Theoretical and practical knowledge on composite materials.

 Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills.

 Good Communication skills and presentation skills.

Education

 Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering 2008-till date (anticipated graduation in Dec 09)

University of Texas at Arlington, USA with CGPA 4.0/4.0

Course work includes Composites, FEM, Design optimization, and Continuum mechanics.

 B.Tech Aeronautics (2001-2005) - Madras Institute of Technology Campus

Anna University (2001-2005) with CGPA 7.5/10.0

Course work includes Aerospace structures I&II, Experimental stress analysis, Theory of vibration, Aircraft design project

Experience

 ANALYSIS ENGINEER, Feb 2006 –Jul 2008, CADES DIGITECH PRIVATE LIMITED, INDIA.

 TEACHING ASSISTANT, Structures lab, Aug 2008-Jan 2009 & Aug 2009-Till date in Mechanical & Aerospace Department, University of Texas Arlington, USA.

 TEACHING ASSISTANT, Wind tunnel lab, Jan 2009-May 2009, Mechanical & Aerospace Department, University of Texas Arlington, USA.

Software Skills

 Languages: FORTRAN, C, Visual Basic for Applications (Excel), PCL (PATRAN Command Language),

DMAP (Direct Matrix Abstraction Program-NASTRAN)

 Packages: MSC PATRAN/NASTRAN, HYPERMESH, ANSYS 11.0, MATLAB, MATHEMATICA

Papers presented

 Strength Of Composite Laminate With Multiple Holes – Intl. Conference of Composite materials,2009

 Effects Of Patch Configuration On Composite Structures Bonded Repair – (in process)

Training

 Domain & Tool Training on Aircraft Structures, CADES DIGITECH PVT LTD, Bangalore, India

 Certified course on “AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES”, Center for Continuing Education, IISC Bangalore, India

 Training on Composite manufacturing, Urbane Industries, Chennai

 Introduction to Flight Experiment, Flight Laboratory, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kanpur, India

 Trained in Aircraft Structures, composite, wind tunnel laboratory during my B.Tech course work.

Achievements & Affiliations

 Award of Innovation, 2007, CADES DIGITECH PVT LTD.

 Best Project Award, 2007, CADES DIGITECH PVT LTD.

 Member of Aeronautical Society of India (2001-2005)

 Member of AIAA (UTA)

Reference

 Dr Wen Chan - Thesis Advisor (****@***.*** ,ph: 817-***-****)

Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Director-Center for Composite Materials

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