I am a dedicated Aerospace Engineering graduate student at Arizona State University (GPA: 3.24) with expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), CAD modeling, and thermal protection systems. My journey began with a dream of becoming a pilot and evolved into a passion for engineering cutting-edge aerospace solutions.
With a strong foundation in simulation and design, I’ve contributed to real-world aerospace and mechanical engineering projects at NASA L'SPACE, Yang's Lab, and RCI DRDL, as well as in industry roles at Garmin International, Garuda Aerospace, and Vaayusastra Aerospace. My experience spans structural FEA, CAD modeling of UAV, materials optimization for weight reduction, and design validation under aerospace standards. These roles have sharpened my technical capabilities and deepened my passion for developing innovative, high-performance engineering solutions that meet real-world operational demands.
Arizona State University | GPA: 3.24 | Dec 2024 | Tempe, AZ
Key Coursework: Thermal Protection Systems, Composite Materials, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Finite Element Analysis, Safety in Complex Systems.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology | GPA: 3.7 | May 2022 | Chennai, India
Key Coursework: Aircraft Structures, Applied Structural Mechanics, Experimental Stress Analysis, Aircraft Materials and Production Techniques.
Designed lightweight, rugged avionics housings for aerospace environments using PTC Creo and HyperWorks, achieving a 40% weight reduction and 30% increase in structural resilience. Led material selection (carbon composites, EMI coatings), performed FEA and vibration simulations, and validated designs per RTCA DO-160 standards.
As a Teaching Assistant at Arizona State University (Aug 2024 – Dec 2024), I mentored over 120 undergraduate students by providing structured academic support through tutoring sessions, office hours, and personalized guidance, which led to a 20% improvement in class performance. I collaborated with faculty on curriculum design and assessments, managed grading responsibilities, and offered constructive feedback to enhance student learning and engagement.
Led mission outreach and contributed to CAD design for a simulated Mars mission focused on Terby Crater’s habitability and water ice analysis. Used Siemens NX for electromechanical layout of sensor-actuator systems. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on mission planning, budgeting, and scheduling. Aligned deliverables with NASA proposal standards and presented at formal reviews like MCR and SRR, gaining practical experience in systems engineering.
Designed and analyzed shear pin components for aircraft towing systems using ABAQUS and MATLAB, achieving 95% accuracy against theoretical models. Built 2D and 3D FEA models of U-notched geometries with ductile damage and Ramberg-Osgood material behavior for AISI 4340 steel. Conducted mesh refinement using higher-order elements to improve stress prediction. Validated stress concentration factors using Roark’s formulas and identified optimal notch geometry for fatigue resistance. Findings informed safer, more reliable aerospace component designs.
- R&D Intern | Vaayusastra Aerospace (Jun 2021 - Dec 2021)
Designed sustainable thermal protection tiles using sisal and basalt fibers to replace conventional aerospace insulation. Fabricated polymer composites with varied SiC content, achieving a 2.53× improvement in tensile strength at 10% filler. Analyzed basalt fiber-reinforced aluminum composites, reporting 41.6% higher compressive strength. Conducted mechanical and thermal testing to validate performance. Proposed a multilayer tile structure with basalt/Al7075, aerogels, and nanoceramic coatings for enhanced insulation.
Engineered UAV frames using SolidWorks and ANSYS, integrating aerodynamic and manufacturability optimizations. Applied FEA, fatigue, and flight endurance testing to boost payload by 20% and flight time by 25% through composite material selection and structural weight reduction.
- CAD Tools: PTC Creo, Siemens NX, SolidWorks
- Simulation & Analysis: ANSYS (FEA, modal, harmonic, fatigue), Altair HyperWorks, Siemens NX (topology optimization), DOE techniques
- Material Selection & Optimization: Granta Design CES Selector, Ashby Charts, Carbon Fiber Composites, EMI Shielding Coatings
- Design & Modeling Techniques: Parametric 3D CAD, Feature-Based Modeling, Assembly Modeling, Tolerance Stack-Up, Topology Optimization
- Testing & Validation: RTCA DO-160 Compliance, Static Load, Vibration, Flight Endurance Testing
- Mission Design & Project Management: NASA Proposal Workflows, Outreach Coordination, Budget & Schedule Planning
- Other Tools & Methods: Supplier Benchmarking, Prototyping, Aerodynamic Optimization, Systems Integration
- Certifications | Interpersonal Skills in Project Management, ASU, Engineering Project Management, ASU Forensic Engineering Learning from Failure & Delft University
