Courses

This course taught several important concepts implemented to analyze a flow of fluid in or around the given domain such as Navier-Stokes equation. I was able to understand to code the given problems in MATLAB and also understand impacts on solution by changing several deciding parameters such as flow definition and boundary condition to name a few.

This course was an upgrade to the Finite Element Analysis course that I took during my undergraduate study. Taking this course proved to be a very fruitful, since I was able to hone my skills of implement Finite Element methods on several mesh by using MATLAB based solver. This course taught me the intricacies involved in coding for a particular finite element problem apart from those used in conventional Commercial Solvers such as ABAQUS and ANSYS.

This course taught about homogeneous transformations, workspace, forward and inverse kinematics, differential kinematics, statics and dynamics, motion planning, motion and force control. We learned a lot about successfully implementing MATLAB Robotics Toolbox by Peter Corke and Simulink to real life application. At the end of this course, I submitted a robotics toolbox package which would help design a robotic arm with multiple links and plan its motion while viewing its action in 3-Dimensional workspace.

This course taught about numerical techniques for solving incompressible and compressible flow equations using industrial solvers (ANSYS-Fluent). Along with this, it also enhanced learnings of computer-aided analysis of thermofluidic systems and applications to fluid system engineering.

With all the prior knowledge acquired about core thermodynamics as well as applied thermodynamics, taking this course proved to be a success, since I was able to learn about air-breathing propulsion system of aircraft, especially turbojets and turboprops. For the final project I developed an analysis tool for parametric studies of ramjet propulsion performance, and it has then been used to examine how ramjet performance varies across a range of key parameters such as Thrust, Thrust-Specific Fuel Consumption (TSFC), Overall Efficiency (ηo), and Specific Impulse (Isp).

This course has been of particular interest to me, since the course perfectly aligns with my topic of interest. I've learned some very advanced topics related to the field of aerodynamics such as thin airfoil theory, supersonic effects, sweep theory, to name a few. These topics are very important for my thesis work on variable geometry wing. For the end project I designed an aircraft wing for cruise condition of Mach 0.78 and flying at altitude of 35,000 ft.

This was a core mechanical design analysis course which helped become proficient designing in gear system, belt drives, ASME codes. Through this course, I was able to design an entire transmission system of a high performance racing go-kart as a part of my thesis project.

This course was designed to be a two semester course, with Basic Thermodynamics learning for the first semester, followed by an advanced Applied Thermodynamics study where we applied our understandings from previous knowledge about engineering physics and thermodynamics to design and analyze real-life applications such as Internal Combustion (IC) engine along with detailed study of several phenomenon occurring simultaneously during the combustion process.

This course was designed to be a two semester course, with Theory of Machine I for the first semester, followed by an advanced Theory of Machine II course. I studied about various mechanism and there implementations in real life applications. I developed competencies in solving kinematic problems using complex algebra method, graphical and analytical method for solving problems in static and dynamic force analysis, and conducting laboratory experiments for finding moment of inertia of rigid bodies.

This course was fundamental for my masters study in aerospace engineering. This course introduced me to the concepts of fluid statics and dynamics, understand of Boundary layer, Drag, and Lift. One of the most important concept that I learnt from my undergraduate study was from this course about Bernoulli’s equation and its application.

If I were to pick one of the most exciting course from my entire academic study, this one will surely be up there for conversation. This was a two semester coursework, with Engineering Graphics preceding Computer Aided Machine Drawing. This courses helped me develop ability to create parametric 2-D sketches, and create and edit parametric dimensions. Along with this I was able to enhance my ability to create 3D assemblies that represent static or dynamic Mechanical Systems, ensure manufacturability and proper assembly of components and assemblies, and communicate between Design and Manufacturing using 2D drawings.

This two semester course offered conceptual understanding of analyzing foundry practices like pattern making, mold making, core making and inspection of defects, hot and cold working, rolling, forging, extrusion and drawing processes, different sheet metal working processes, and plastic molding processes, extrusion of plastic and thermoforming.

This was one of the more complex course in my undergraduate study, yet one that I exceled in. This course taught about using appropriate numerical methods to solve complex mechanical engineering problems, formulate algorithms and programming in MATLAB, generate solutions for real life problem using optimization techniques, and analyzing the engineering research problems.

This course helped to understand and apply homogeneous transformation matrix for geometrical transformations of 2D CAD entities for basic geometric transformations. Along with this I performed real times analysis of simple mechanical elements like beams, trusses, etc., generate CNC program for Turning / Milling and generate tool path using CAM software - MASTERCAM. This course helped enhance my learning of concepts of Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

This advanced course helped me Design various mechanical systems like pressure vessels, machine tool gear boxes, material handling systems, etc. for the specifications stated/formulated, implement optimum design principles and apply it to mechanical components. All this helped me handle system level projects from concept to product, which I successfully used for design and manufacturing of a racing go-kart for my thesis.

As the name suggest, this course was more of an applied level course where I was taught to apply mechanics of materials and machine design topics to provide preliminary results used for testing the reasonableness of finite element results. Along with this, I used two different commercial finite element analysis software - ANSYS & HyperMesh - to solve complex problems in solid mechanics and heat transfer.

In this elective course, I became conversant with fundamentals of automobile systems, developed competencies in performance analysis of vehicles, diagnose the faults of automobile vehicles, and apply the knowledge of EVs, HEVs and solar vehicles to design a sample automotive system.

This course taught me a lot about different ways to optimize the process using a mathematical model. Through this course I was able to apply linear optimization model along with concept of transportation models to optimize available resources and decide optimal strategies in conflicting situations. In a broader sense, it helped implement the project management techniques, minimize the process time, and optimize multi stage decision making problems. This was the nexus to one of my key interest of study about merging engineering and management.

This course taught me a lot about different ways of problem solving and decision making by identifying and analyzing the cause for variation and recommending suitable corrective actions for quality improvement. Along with this, I was able to understand and use/apply Quality Control Techniques/ Statistical Tools appropriately.

This course helped me understand fundamental principles and applications of refrigeration and air conditioning system. I learnt about calculating cooling load for air conditioning systems, operating and analyzing the refrigeration and air conditioning systems.