I completed my undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at BITS Pilani, where I was involved in a variety of hands-on and collaborative projects that connected classroom theory to real-world applications. My coursework and extracurricular engagements spanned multiple areas within mechanical systems, optimization, design, and manufacturing. Moreover, I gained valuable exposure to industry practices through internships at TATA Technologies and Escorts Kubota, and participation in the SAE collegiate club. These experiences reinforced a strong analytical approach, highlighted the importance of teamwork, and expanded my perspective on how engineering principles can be effectively applied. Overall, my undergraduate journey laid the groundwork for further academic and professional endeavors in engineering design and research.

Engineering projects

Automatic Under-floor Battery Swapping Mechanism for an Electric Vehicle

The project aimed at ideating and developing a mechanism to carry out the under floor battery swapping in an electric vehicle with no human interaction. I was involved in brainstorming sessions to ideate mechanism concepts and do their exhaustive comparison. I proposed a mechanism variant which was recognized as a patentable positive locking mechanism. At its core, this design integrated a 'bayonet' principle to combat self-loosening of bolts under vibration, ensuring consistent preload even through repeated tightening-loosening cycles. Manufacturability and assembly constraints were accommodated in the design process. Parametric modelling and mechanism simulation in CATIA V5 was performed followed by drafting as per ASME standards of dimensioning and tolerancing.

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Simulation of sloshing in road tankers

This project commenced with a detailed examination of the sloshing phenomenon, including a modal analysis on partially filled containers, and was further informed by a literature survey dedicated to sloshing in road tankers. Building on these insights, a simplified model was constructed in ANSYS, coupling ANSYS Mechanical (structural solver) with FLUENT (CFD solver) through the 2-way System Coupling service. The initial simulations focused on acceleration and braking maneuvers to capture the fluid’s dynamic behavior. Subsequently, a roll-plane model was introduced to evaluate the rollover threshold during cornering and lane-change scenarios, enabling a more comprehensive assessment of the tanker’s stability under various real-world conditions.

SUPRA SAEINDIA Student Formula 2014

As a founding member of the SUPRA SAEINDIA Student Formula 2014 team, I was involved in shaping the project’s steering system design, performing fabrication activities, and securing sponsorships. This multidisciplinary role required close collaboration with team members to refine the design, ensure manufacturability, and align with overall vehicle performance goals. By coordinating with industry sponsors, I helped acquire essential resources and establish valuable partnerships, ultimately contributing to a more competitive race car design.

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