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Krishna Samavedam

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Summary

Mechanical Engineering Graduate (M.S.M.E) with core competencies in Finite Element Analysis, Mechanical Systems Modeling, Manufacturing Engineering Technologies, Robotics, and Control Systems. Have exceptional skills in Mathematics, Programming, and CAD / FEA / CAM as well as excellent communication and time management skills.

Education

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, USA

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, GPA 3.6, Expected Graduation: June 2011.

OSMANIA University, Hyderabad, AP, INDIA

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, GPA 3.4, Graduation: June 2008.

Relevant Courses

• Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines

• Design of Machine Elements

• Advanced Numerical Analysis

• Advanced Thermodynamics

• Fluid Dynamics

• Robotics/Programming

• Bio-robotics (Orthotics & Prosthetics)

• Biomechanics

• Finite Element Analysis

• Design Optimization

• CNC Machining

• Manufacturing Technology

Research Experience

3D Parametric Modeling & FEA of Morphable Bat Skull (June 2009 - Present)

http://www.ecs.umass.edu/mie/amrdl/research.htm

• The research objective of this biomechanical engineering project is to understand the relationship between feeding bio – mechanics and Cranio – facial morphology/evolution of bat skulls, using micro CT scans.

• Wrote a code in SOLIDWORKS API (visual basic) to import control points and generate related lines, dimensions, relations and equations i.e. parameterize the control points.

• Built a 3D Parametric Surface model of bat skull Carollia perspicillata in SOLIDWORKS 2010.

• Performed FEA in ANSYS Workbench and generated response surfaces for mechanical performance (total strain energy, mechanical advantage, von Mises stress) of bat skull.

Post operative Shoulder Rehabilitation device (Aug 2010 – Dec 2010)

• Designed and created assembly drawings for portable device to provide early-stage rehabilitation for post-operative shoulder surgery patients.

• The design allowed for two degrees of freedom which enables Flexion/Extension, Adduction/Abduction and Continuous Passive Motion.

• Modeled the design in SOLIDWORKS and tested for strength using ANSYS. The design was strong and was able to resist the loads without any significant deformations.

3D Morphable Femur (June 2009 – Oct 2009)

• Modeled a 3D Solid Human Femur model with anatomical landmarks on the femur head, using SOLIDWORKS.

• The purpose of this project is to build a biological structure that can be morphed using the anatomical landmarks as the control points.

• This femur model could be subjected to finite element analysis and design optimization to enable optimal size and shape for a prosthetic femur.

Head Design for UBOT-5 (Aug 2008 – May 2009)

• Built a stereo vision platform for UBOT 5, a small and light weight research platform for mobile manipulation at University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

• Designed and created assembly drawings for the platform with 4 degrees of freedom which accommodates two video cameras for stereo vision in SOLIDWORKS.

• This design involved assembly of elector mechanical components and the design was analyzed in ANSYS Workbench.

Autonomous Rover Robot (May 2007 – April 2008)

• Built a fully autonomous robot at Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai (IIT-M) which can avoid obstacles and find its way around.

• Equipped the robot with line sensing Infra-red module and Infra-red proximity sensor module. The micro-controller used was Phillips 89V51 series.

• Used Pro-E Wildfire 3, EdgeCAM and Denford Vertical Machining Centre (CNC) to design and manufacture the robot chassis, gears and related components.

Hover Craft

• Designed and built a hover craft which reaches a destination based on feedback control.

• Equipped the hover craft with Infra-red proximity sensor and touch sensors (bump switch)

• Designed the body of the hover craft in Pro E and the control system is programmed in interactive C on a handy board. We presented this robot at Techfest 2007,IIT Mumbai.

Skills

• Platforms: SOLIDWORKS – 5yrs, PRO-E – 2yrs, CATIA – 1yr, AutoCAD – 2yrs, ANSYS – 5yrs, STRAND 7 – 2yrs, COSMOS – 1yr, GEOGMAGIC – 1yr, MIMICS – 1yr, VISUAL 3D – 1yr.

• Programming: C, C++, MATLAB, LABVIEW.

• Other: Microsoft Office Suite, LK CMM.

Achievements & Affiliations

• Certified Solidworks Professional - Core, Certification ID: C-ZHXZCBJMNX.

• Won accolades, certificates and prizes at various technical events: TECHFEST 2006 at IIT Mumbai, SHAASTRA 2006 at IIT Chennai, Envisage 2007 at OSMANIA University.

• Avid Chess enthusiast and Cricket Bowler. Stood first in Inter College Chess Competition ‘05.

• Active Student ASME member.

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