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Genoa Area, Italy

• Studied design and optimization of a tendon-driven rolling contact manipulator for transoral laser microsurgery• Characterised system through sensitivity analysis using SS-ANOVA, PCE and DRF methods; verified with 16 design prototypes• Performed global optimization by implementing genetic algorithm MOGA-II with modeFRONTIER using theoretical models and simulations• Developed GUI and PID controller with MATLAB for manipulator control; validated performance by experiments

Genoa Area, Italy

• Worked on mechanical design of a torque controlled parallel elastic actuator for exoskeleton hip joint• Designed and analyzed parallel elastic mechanism and integrated it with global exoskeleton assembly• Produced mechanical drawings for manufacturing by implementing GD&T fundamentals

Toulouse Area, France

• Co-authored the paper: An Omnidirectional Aerial Prototype with a Minimal Number of Unidirectional Thrusters• Implemented a model-based design approach with MATLAB and a parametric design approach with PTC Creo• Conceptualized a complete electro-mechanical prototype along with integration from the control/software team

Nancy Area, France

• Worked on design and fabrication of robots for archaeological exploration• Explored and compared new ideas for mechanisms and robot design using SOLIDWORKS• Assembled a hardware prototype with 3D printing and tested it experimentally

Bangalore, India

• Involved in product development of a smart self-learning braille literacy device• Contributed to the CAD design of different modules (Braille display, keyboard, and writing module) of the product• Analyzed engineering design by FEA simulations (Static structural and fatigue) using ANSYS

Bits Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus

Pune

Project: Designing a Smart Ceiling Type Ventilation Fan Unit• Modeled and assembled main components using SolidWorks 2014 (Chassis, grill plate, motor shaft coupling, and fan cover) • Developed 7 different impeller models by varying blade angle, flex angle, and number of blades

Doctor Of Philosophy - Bioengineering And Robotics

M.Sc (Hons.) Physics + B.E (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering