Things I love to do
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- Creative Education and Experiential learning
- New Product Development
- Design Engineering
- Design Thinking
- Concept Development
- CAD/CAM/CAE
- Rapid Prototyping
- Engineering Mechanics
- Design Optimization
- DFMA, FMEA
- Applied Physics and Mathematics
- Mathematical Modelling of engineering systems
- And similar work, learning something new is what keeps me going
Profile Highlights
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- Industrial Experience: 5 years
- Teaching Experience: 3 years
- Industrial projects (Idea to Prototype): At least 20
- Research Publications: 04
- Patents: 04
- Books: 01
Here are some of my skills
CAD software skills (Embodiment design)
- DS Solidworks (All in one tool for basic to intermediate Parametric CAD)
- Autodesk Fusion 360 and Inventor (Machine design and Freeform modelling)
- Rhyno (Complex and organic modelling)
- CATIA (Surfacing)
- Keyshot (Rendering)
- Solidworks Drawings
- Hitfilm, OBS, Audacity (content creation for online platforms)
Analytical Skills (Mathematical modelling and Design optimization)
- Engineering Mechanics (Kinematics and Dynamics)
- IIT JEE Physics
- Solid mechanics
- Material Selection based on quantitative techniques
- Design optimization using FEM (Solidworks and ANSYS)
- Mechanism design using M.Sketch
Product design and Development skills
(See product development portfolio here and the Engineering Design Process here)
- Need recognition {Ethnography, Empathy maps, Pain-storming, JTBD, Need hierarchy, 5 whys, etc.}
- Idea Generation {Doodling, prior art, Mind-mapping, SCAMPER, inversions, analogical thinking, technology driven, 6 thinking hats, random input, fantasy design, etc.}
- Developing PDS and Requirements {Performance, manufacturing, acceptance, compliance, operational, disposal}
- Concept Generation {Function structures, morphological chart, reverse engineering, TRIZ, Axiomatic design, Inversions, etc.}
- Concept Selection {Freestyle and quantitative selection, FACE value, CAFEQUE, DFV, Ranked, Weighted, Objective tree etc.}
- Embodiment Design {Size, Strength, Material, Form, Aesthetics, Ergonomics, component selection, DFMA etc.} (See work here)
- Design Optimization {Material finalization, strength and motion simulations, FMEA, DFMA etc.}
- Rendering {Realistic virtual photo-shoot, use cases, product videos etc.) (see rendering portfolio here)
- Design Communication {Engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, design intent communication, user and service manuals, BOM etc.} (see drawings portfolio here)
- Value Proposition Map and storyboarding
Research Skills
- Prior Art Search using publications, patents, existing products, and organizing the data using complex mind-maps (see mind-maps here)
- Research paper writing and presentation skills (see papers here)
- Patent creation experience (hands-on self publishing, rather than third party) (see patents here)
- FEA simulation experience (see papers here)
Hobby Skills
- STEM/Robotics Projects and Education
- Seminars and workshops on CAD, Prototyping, Design thinking, Robotics
- Designing and Building sustainability and community project (solar, wind, rain, hydroponics etc.)
Work Experience and Education
SR University
- Assistant Professor: (Feb 2020 to Present)
- Design and Development of world class products at Centre for Design and subsequent incubation in SRIX (SR Innovation Exchange, Incubator)
- Quality research and teaching activities
- Research and Development manager
- Rapid Prototyping facility manager
- Technology transfer and Incubation manager at Centre for Design
- Teaching 2 activity based product design courses and skill development courses
- Product Design Studio course
- Engineering Design Process course
- Skill development courses like Solidworks, Fusion 360, 3D printing, Laser cutting, wood working etc.
FairCAD Inc.
- Director (Dec 2014 to Nov 2019)
- Product Design and Development consulting (See portfolio here or download here)
- Product development for domestic and international clients
- NPD from idea to prototypes
- Ideas generation, Concept development, Embodiment design, engineering drawings, rendering, product videos etc.
- Patent drafting services
Amity University
- Assistant Professor ( Aug 2013 to July 2014)
- Research and Teaching activities at Mechanical and Automation Engineering department
- Formula SAE Advisor
- Subjects taught: Engineering drawings, Material science, Engine Management System, Metrology)
M. Tech Energy systems
- July 2011 to July 2013
- M. Tech Energy Studies, IIT Delhi, CGPA 7.8
- An interdisciplinary program focused on renewable energy and design for sustainability
- Thesis on Engine manifold design for a Formula SAE Race car
- Active member of Robotics and FSAE club
- Subjects studied: Automotive Component Design, IC Engines, Heat Transfer, Heat exchangers, RAC, Energy Sources, Solar PV and Thermal, Wind and Small Hydro, Alternative fuels, Hydrogen energy, Sustainability and planning
Concorde Motors
- Service Engineer (Sep 2008 to Nov 2009)
- Advising, overseeing and troubleshooting cars
- Managing customer relations
B.E. Mechanical Engg.
- July 2004 to Aug 2008
- B.E. Mechanical Engineering, 75% with Distinction
- Jaya Engineering College (Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, India)
- Major project on design and development of a Fully automatic appliance (cloth and dish washer, water heater)