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Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of experience in structural design and analysis, with specialization in airframe stress engineering, composite structures, and fatigue analysis. Proficient in finite element methods (FEM), simulation-driven design, and UAV system development. Experienced in integrating AI/ML for predictive modeling and design automation. Strong research foundation with capabilities in structural optimization, health monitoring, and experimental validation.

Okulo Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
Nov 2022 – May 2025

• Designed GF/CF composite airframe optimized for strength-to-weight, manufacturability, and procurement.
• Performed SFD, BMD, and shell deformation analysis under operational load conditions.
• Defined load paths and provided CAD guidance considering structural and system integration constraints.
• Generated refined FEM mesh; executed linear static, modal, and crash-landing analysis.
• Validated results against UAV certification standards (Drone Certification Gazette).

• Designed airframe and structural layout tailored for mission endurance and payload integration.
• Engineered vibration-isolated camera mounting to ensure image clarity and mechanical reliability.
• Conducted FEM-based structural assessments (static, modal, crash) for validation.
• Developed spreadsheet-based PLM tool to track design changes and streamline communication.

National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru
Aug 2021 – Oct 2022

• Performed rotor dynamic evaluation of shaft system for critical speeds and modal stability.
• Developed rotor-bearing model with gyroscopic and unbalance effects.
• Created Campbell and critical speed diagrams; assessed fatigue and vibration risks.
• Recommended shaft geometry and support modifications for improved rotor performance.

• Designed test rig with Pelton air turbine, shaft, bearing housing, and robust casing.
• Performed structural and thermal FEA for safety under long-term cyclic loads.
• Conducted fatigue life estimation and optimized for manufacturing and assembly.
• Ensured containment safety in case of rotor failure.

• Simulated contact forces in faulty bearings using ODE-based modeling.
• Applied Hertzian contact theory, spring-mass-damper system dynamics.
• Validated model against experimental data with <5% error margin.
• Tools: Python (OOP), Euler Method, Scientific Plotting.

• Created end-to-end automated design loop: CAD → Mesh → Analysis → Post-process.
• Integrated PythonOCC, GMSH, pyNastran, and ParaView into unified pipeline.
• Enabled rapid iteration and optimization of structural models.

• Modeled fiber matrix unit cell and applied micromechanics and homogenization theory.
• Used Halpin-Tsai and Classical Laminate Theory for stiffness estimation.
• Validated with literature data for woven composites.
• Tools: Python, NumPy, GitHub Libraries.

• Simulated soil-UAV impact using LS-DYNA with deformable terrain model (MAT_005).
• Captured contact behavior and strain energy dissipation using automatic node-to-surface interaction.
• Provided design insights for crashworthiness enhancements.

Final Year Project: Designed and analyzed chassis for programmable vacuum cleaner, including motor sizing and structural integrity evaluation.

• Structural Modeling and Applied Physics
• Biomimetic Design for Stress-Guided Additive Manufacturing, Mechano-Chemical Coupled Systems for Stress-Sensing