Mechanical Engineering Engineer

Varun Ullal

*** ***** ***** ******, ********* # * | Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 | (208) 416 - 1685 | **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an engineering position that is challenging and rewarding in a growth-oriented organization which will utilize and enhance my technical skills and foster mutual opportunities for development.

• Well versed with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MATLAB, SolidWorks, PSPICE, LAMMPS, and Towhee.

• Fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Tulu. Also speak basic French.

• Proficient in C++ programming. Background in FORTRAN.

• Strong background in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Control Systems, and Mathematics.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering May 2012

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Overall GPA: 3.51

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering May 2008

Arkansas Tech University, Russellville Overall GPA: 3.75

• Associates Degree: Nuclear Technology

• Minor: Mathematics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant Fall 2009 to Present

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas

• Worked on a National Science Foundation project involving the study of corrosion and multi-phase diffusion in polymer (PDMS in particular) composites embedded with metal particles that display functionalized nano behavior

• Used Molecular Dynamics simulations to create experimentally realistic cross-linked polymer networks and computed glass transition temperatures for models (both pure and cross-linked) of different network chain lengths and cross-linker saturation.

• Studied chemical kinetics, energetics of the network due to cross-linking, role of inclusions on the structure of polymer chains and on the transport of corrosive molecules, and diffusion patterns of atmospheric penetrates through the PDMS membrane with a view to enable a new type of MEMS based corrosion sensor.

• Participated in the “Second Biennial Symposium of Predictive Science & Technology in Mechanics of Materials” at Mississippi State University. Preliminary work on diffusion and cross-linking was presented by thesis adviser.

Entry Level Engineer Oct 2008 to May 2009

BJ Services, Mumbai, India

• Responsible for the evaluation of corrosion in pressurized piping systems categorized as carbon steels or high strength low alloy steels. Typical evaluations included but were not limited to safe maximum operating pressure for the corroded area, longitudinal extent of the corroded area, and percentage pit depth.

• Familiar with the Bureau of Indian Standards for piping and ASME B31G Standard.

• Employed fracture mechanics techniques (Radiological testing or Charpy V-Notch) and conducted fault diagnosis of the failed specimen.

Tutor & Grader Jan 2006 to Dec 2007

Department of Mathematics, Arkansas Tech University

• Provided assistance by guiding students to formulate an understanding of mathematical concepts, helped students conform to a structured solution pattern, and graded homework assignments.

HONORS & AWARDS

• Outstanding Student Leader Award, presented by the Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa, at the US-Asia Business and Leadership Forum: September 2010

• Arkansas Traveler Award, presented by Governor Mike Huckabee: May 2004

• Engineering Award, Arkansas Tech University: 2005-2008

SKILLS & DESIGN PROJECTS

• Worked with a team of twelve engineers to modify a regular gasoline powered car to a solar powered car. Responsible for the reduction of rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag on the car.

• Designed the aerodynamic frame of the super-mileage vehicle using Solid Works. Optimized the vehicle design by performing wind tunnel experiments on the model and running Finite Element Analysis calculations.

• Served as the secretary for the Association of Cultural Interaction and treasurer of the Solar Raycers’ Organization.

• Guest speaker and awardee at the US-Asia Business and Leadership Forum help in Los Angeles, September 2010.

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