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College Station, Texas, United States

College Station, Texas, United States

Worked as a research assistant at the Biomedical Devices Lab on a project involving the evaluation of compressive non-linear elastic parameters in porcine stomach tissue to inform design parameters for minimally invasive surgical devices. The project was funded by and in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson/Ethicon Endosurgery.✔ Designed and conducted indentation experiments on porcine stomach tissue layers, varying the indentation rates with MTS Electromechanical test system.✔… Show more Worked as a research assistant at the Biomedical Devices Lab on a project involving the evaluation of compressive non-linear elastic parameters in porcine stomach tissue to inform design parameters for minimally invasive surgical devices. The project was funded by and in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson/Ethicon Endosurgery.✔ Designed and conducted indentation experiments on porcine stomach tissue layers, varying the indentation rates with MTS Electromechanical test system.✔ Enhanced the layer separation protocol, reducing cutting time by 5 times for integration into indentation testing.✔ Analyzed experimental data using statistical tests and models on MATLAB.✔ Developed an initial tissue-material model through finite element simulations using Abaqus for indentation analysis. Show less

College Station, Texas, United States

Served as a Laboratory Teaching Assistant for ESET 211 - Power Systems and Circuit Applications course, responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the laboratory and its equipment as the sole assistant for the course.✔ Conducted and managed laboratory sessions for over 140 students in both Fall '21 and Spring '22, with minimal supervision.✔ Provided hands-on guidance for AC circuit analysis using oscilloscopes, function generators, and circuit components.✔ Assisted… Show more Served as a Laboratory Teaching Assistant for ESET 211 - Power Systems and Circuit Applications course, responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the laboratory and its equipment as the sole assistant for the course.✔ Conducted and managed laboratory sessions for over 140 students in both Fall '21 and Spring '22, with minimal supervision.✔ Provided hands-on guidance for AC circuit analysis using oscilloscopes, function generators, and circuit components.✔ Assisted students with basic simulations using NI Multisim.✔ Facilitated learning support through Canvas LMS by configuring submissions and assisting the class instructor. Show less

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Contributed to wave glider research as a remote intern at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.✔ Designed a CAD model for the wave glider, referencing publications and literature data in Solidworks.✔ Investigated the behavior of airfoil cross-section under fluid flow using Ansys Fluent modeling.

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Chosen to serve as the Mechanical Student Body's first female president in recognition of my contributions as a general secretary and student. My objective was to dispel the myth that a woman cannot lead the organization and, more importantly, to ensure that students of all genders, backgrounds, and identities felt welcome, represented, and empowered to participate in student activities.✔ Directed a team or 200+ students towards organizing and conducting Synergy, the annual national… Show more Chosen to serve as the Mechanical Student Body's first female president in recognition of my contributions as a general secretary and student. My objective was to dispel the myth that a woman cannot lead the organization and, more importantly, to ensure that students of all genders, backgrounds, and identities felt welcome, represented, and empowered to participate in student activities.✔ Directed a team or 200+ students towards organizing and conducting Synergy, the annual national technical symposium of the Mechanical Department with 10+ events, 5+ workshops and 4 guest lectures, with a turnout of 2000+ visitors - a record for attendance in any year until 2020.✔ Actively extended support and guidance to female undergraduates, constituting 1/10th of student population, aiming to foster their confidence, and promote a strong sense of community within the department.✔ Mentored and managed the department teams to victory in the annual inter-department sports tournament. Show less

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Appointed as General Secretary of the Mechanical Student Body, responsible for enhancing the welfare and academic experience of fellow mechanical engineering students.✔ Facilitated communication between faculty and students, ensuring efficient scheduling and issue resolution.✔ Established career guidance and support programs by leveraging insights from peers and alumni.✔ Actively encouraged and facilitated peer connections and networking by motivating students to… Show more Appointed as General Secretary of the Mechanical Student Body, responsible for enhancing the welfare and academic experience of fellow mechanical engineering students.✔ Facilitated communication between faculty and students, ensuring efficient scheduling and issue resolution.✔ Established career guidance and support programs by leveraging insights from peers and alumni.✔ Actively encouraged and facilitated peer connections and networking by motivating students to participate in cultural and technical events, fostering a sense of community. Show less

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Engaged in the design, analysis, and fabrication of a project funded by university alumni for the City Corporation. Assumed responsibility for recruiting team members, providing guidance, and mentoring projects. Conducted workshops on mechanics, dynamics, electrical/electronics, product design, and prototyping for non-members.𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭: 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫 (𝐓-𝐌𝐒𝐕𝐂)Funded in collaboration with the Alumni of 1983 from the… Show more Engaged in the design, analysis, and fabrication of a project funded by university alumni for the City Corporation. Assumed responsibility for recruiting team members, providing guidance, and mentoring projects. Conducted workshops on mechanics, dynamics, electrical/electronics, product design, and prototyping for non-members.𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭: 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫 (𝐓-𝐌𝐒𝐕𝐂)Funded in collaboration with the Alumni of 1983 from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli. The project was supervised by faculty and alumni mentors.𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Develop an efficient and cost-effective solution for street cleaning in Tiruchirappalli by creating a truck-mounted street vacuum cleaner (T-MSVC).✔ Designed and realized the T-MSVC at a cost of $900 in just 11 months, benefiting the city's sanitation efforts.✔ Defined design parameters through consultations with sanitation workers, corporation managers, part manufacturers, and field experts.✔ Integrated three subsystems: engine and impeller for suction, a lid and bin for garbage storage, and an inlet hose for waste collection.✔ Drafted a comprehensive technical manual for the device.✔ Garnered significant local media attention and appreciation, enhancing the institute's recognition. Show less

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Selected from competitive pool of over 100 applicants for official student-run product design team.𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 1: 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫Funded by National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) for annual project exhibition and competition Sangam at Pragyan 2018, ISO certified international technical festival hosted by NIT Trichy.𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥: Develop cost-effective solution to tackle overflowing public trash bins.✔ Designed and… Show more Selected from competitive pool of over 100 applicants for official student-run product design team.𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 1: 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫Funded by National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) for annual project exhibition and competition Sangam at Pragyan 2018, ISO certified international technical festival hosted by NIT Trichy.𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥: Develop cost-effective solution to tackle overflowing public trash bins.✔ Designed and modeled foot-actuated trash compactor using Solidworks.✔ Collaborated with local machine shop experts for prototype fabrication.✔ Enhanced trash bin packing efficiency by 5 times.✔ Part of institute's winning cohort at Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) 2019, recognized as Best Innovation Institute. Award was presented at Rashtrapathi Bhavan, official residence of President of India, where President was in attendance.𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 2: 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫Funded by National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) for Agrineers competition at Shastra 2018, international technical festival at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras).𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥: Develop affordable solution for pressing issue in Indian agriculture.✔ Designed and fabricated paddy transplanter from recycled bicycle parts for low-income farmers.✔ Secured second place among undergraduates and graduates. Show less

Hamilton, Canada

Chosen among elite candidates from 17 countries for fully-funded research at a top Canadian University, sponsored by Mitacs Canada and the Ministry of Human Resources and Development (MHRD), India. The project was in collaboration with DunedIn Energy Systems Ltd.✔ Collaborated with nuclear and thermal engineers on a weekly basis for design decisions, contributing to the design of the Canadian Thermal Battery. This small modular nuclear reactor serves as an eco-friendly alternative to… Show more Chosen among elite candidates from 17 countries for fully-funded research at a top Canadian University, sponsored by Mitacs Canada and the Ministry of Human Resources and Development (MHRD), India. The project was in collaboration with DunedIn Energy Systems Ltd.✔ Collaborated with nuclear and thermal engineers on a weekly basis for design decisions, contributing to the design of the Canadian Thermal Battery. This small modular nuclear reactor serves as an eco-friendly alternative to diesel generators for powering Canadian Arctic communities.✔ Independently designed a complex CAD model of the Canadian Thermal Battery using Solidworks, encompassing over 5000 interacting parts.✔ Gained invaluable hands-on experience by visiting and observing the operation of the McMaster Nuclear Reactor.✔ Showcased research findings by presenting a poster at the McMaster Annual Summer Poster Showcase for undergraduate students. Show less

Chennai Area, India

Contributed to cutting-edge research in Laser Diagnostics and Spray Diagnostics lab, focusing on droplet atomization on impingement on solid and liquid substrates.✔ Designed and conducted droplet atomization experiments using backlight imaging techniques with high-speed CMOS cameras.✔ Reviewed particle laser velocimetry (PLV) and observed particle laser induced fluorometry (PLIF) experiments for droplet atomization in spray nozzles.✔ Studied relationship between droplet… Show more Contributed to cutting-edge research in Laser Diagnostics and Spray Diagnostics lab, focusing on droplet atomization on impingement on solid and liquid substrates.✔ Designed and conducted droplet atomization experiments using backlight imaging techniques with high-speed CMOS cameras.✔ Reviewed particle laser velocimetry (PLV) and observed particle laser induced fluorometry (PLIF) experiments for droplet atomization in spray nozzles.✔ Studied relationship between droplet dissociation and fluid parameters like Weber number, Reynolds number for water, isopropanol, diesel and glycerine on solid glass and water film substrates using image analysis software like Davis and ImageJ. Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞: 3.89/4 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: ● Methods of Applied Mathematics I ● Engineering Dynamics ● Mechanics of Compliant Materials ● Advanced.

Bachelor Of Technology, Mechanical Engineering

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞: 8.27/10 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: ● Engineering Thermodynamics ● Thermal Engineering ● Fluid Mechanics ●.