Ajinkya Pawar
Lafayette,USA
Summary
Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. with passion for thermal, structural and fluid dynamics engineering. Proficient in product design, modeling and simulation, CFD and FEM. Creative researcher and quick learner aiming to contribute towards design and development of innovative products and solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant |
Maha Fluid Power Research Center, Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
01.2021 - Current
- Developed a multi domain numerical model for fluid dynamics, deformation, and thermal analysis in external gear machines
- Secured high model validation with 98% precision related to experimental EGM performance prediction
- Published research in 3+ high-impact journals and disseminated findings through 4+ prestigious international conferences.
- Collaborated with faculty members on grant proposals for external funding sources.
Mechanical Engineer
Enphase Energy
Bangalore
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Analyzed project requirements and designed solutions for complex engineering problems.
- Conducted research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanical systems, components and processes.
- Developed 3D models for product development of plastic and sheet metal components using SolidWorks software.
Thermal Simulation Engineer
IITMSAT, IIT
Madras
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Developed high-fidelity heat transfer simulation model for nano-satellite thermal analysis using COMSOL multi physics.
- Predicted electronic component temperature and proposed duty cycles of thermally critical components to aid extreme temperature operation.
- Spearheaded thermo-vacuum experimental testing of satellite in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organization.
- Achieved 95% accuracy in experimental validation of simulation model
Visiting Researcher
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Designed a compact non-linear vibration isolator with quasi-zero stiffness for automotive applications using parametric analysis.
- Analyzed non-linear stiffness of elastomers through FEA (ABAQUS) and validated modal analysis with impact testing.
- One of the four recipients of 5000 USD scholarship among 150+ applicants.
Braking and Thermal Management Lead
Avishkar Hyperloop, IIT Madras
Chennai, India
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Designed a thermal management system for battery pack powered drive system using phase change materials
- Simulated the operating temperature of the pod to ensure high speed vaccum operation
Mechanical Engineering Trainee
General Electric
Bangalore
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Proposed an automated system for advanced bearing inspection using NDT technologies, such as robotic eddy current, machine vision, and machine learning, to make the current inspection method faster, cheaper and more reliable.
- Analyzed 30+ bearing inspection technologies across 10+ qualitative and quantitative metrics
Education
Ph.D - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University
01.2025
B.Tech + M.Tech - Mechanical Engineering And Robotics
IIT Madras
India01.2020
Skills
- CFD, FEM, Ansys Workbench, Ansys Fluent, Simerics MP, Simcenter Amesim, CFX
- COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, ABAQUS
- Heat transfer, Thermal desktop, Icepack
- Solidworks, PTC creo, Autodesk Fusion 360, AutoCAD, CAM, Arena PLM, Inventor
- C, C, Python, Github, Powerpoint, Excel
- Optimization, DOE, experimentation
Accomplishments
- Received best paper awards in ASME FPMC conference 2023.
- Completed Computational Interdisciplinary Graduate Program (CIGP) from Purdue University
Affiliations
- Project management coordinator for center for innovation supporting student co-curricular activities
- Instructed 40+ industry participant on simulation and product demonstration of gear machines at Maha Fluid Power Research Center, Purdue University
- Teaching assistant for fluid power systems course, mentor for 3+ graduate Ph.D. students
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant |
Maha Fluid Power Research Center, Purdue University
01.2021 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Enphase Energy
08.2020 - 01.2021
Visiting Researcher
Ohio State University
05.2019 - 08.2019
Braking and Thermal Management Lead
Avishkar Hyperloop, IIT Madras
06.2018 - 07.2019
Mechanical Engineering Trainee
General Electric
05.2018 - 07.2018
Thermal Simulation Engineer
IITMSAT, IIT
05.2017 - 12.2019
Ph.D - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University
B.Tech + M.Tech - Mechanical Engineering And Robotics
IIT Madras
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