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Ontario, California, United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

• Thesis Title: Development of a finite element model of the stamping process to predict the natural frequencies of dimpled beamsAdvisor: Dr. Koorosh Naghshineh
• Implemented a nonlinear FEA to simulate plastic deformation in stamping using ANSYS APDL.
• Validated this FE simulation using MATLAB to compare to physical measurements.
• Performed modal analysis and demonstrated excellent agreement with experimental results.
• Published a paper based on this research at the 2018 ISMA-USD conference held at KU Leuven, Belgium.
• Applications include design of structures that radiate less sound without the addition of mass.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

• Established the insertion loss characteristics of materials used for noise absorption and attenuation across a broadband frequency range.
• Demonstrated the functioning of side branch resonators (quarter-wave and Helmholtz) for noise attenuation along with their relative merits and demerits.
• Trained students in the use of instruments like microphones, sound level meters etc.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

• Conducted research on the white cane which is the primary navigation tool used by blind pedestrians.
• Measured and analyzed vibrations at the cane tip and the handle.
• Determined the effect of factors such as cane rigidity, weight distribution, shape and size of the tip and material used for the handle, on the ability of the user to successfully judge the texture of surfaces.
• Modelled and manufactured cane tips using processes like machining and 3-D printing.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

• Led a cross-functional team of 12-15 people from diverse international backgrounds in a fast-paced environment to meet customer expectations.
• Trained new employees, established standard operating procedures, ensured fair and even distribution of work, maintained a safe and hygienic work environment and acted as liaison between the management and employees to.

Pune Area, India

• Inspected machined components to check conformance with customer specifications and geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
• Studied machining processes from the perspective of quality control and provided feedback to the production department that reduced rework and/or rejection.

Master Of Science In Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Gpa: 3.88/4.0

Activities and Societies: Noise and Vibrations laboratory

Bachelor Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Diploma In Engineering, Mechanical Engineering