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BHASKAR KUMMARA

Summary

Aspiring Design Engineer | Automotive Systems | CAD & Simulation

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Automobile: An Integrated Systems

University of Michigan
Dearborn, MI
08.2023 - 12.2025
  • Conducted benchmarking & developed design specifications for vehicle systems to meet industry standards.
  • Performed Quality Function Deployment (QFD) & interface analysis to optimize system integration.

Intelligent Systems Club (ISC) – Mechanical Team

University of Michigan
Dearborn, MI
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Created a lightweight, quick-release battery holder using SolidWorks, reducing battery replacement time by 30% during races, Integrated vibration-dampening mounts and thermal management features for durability.
  • Optimized structural integrity using Finite Element Analysis (FEA), reducing weight by 20% while ensuring a 95% retention rate under high vibrations.

Modeling and Simulation of ASS With PID Controller

University of Michigan
Dearborn, MI
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Built a 4-DOF half-car active suspension model in MATLAB/Simulink, implementing PID control to enhance ride quality. Achieved an 80% reduction in vertical displacement, and 85% reduction in settling time for improved passenger comfort.
  • Conducted dynamic response analysis under varying road conditions, optimizing system performance, and improving safety metrics by 20%.

ROS, Simulink Modeling & Vision System Calibration

University of Michigan
Dearborn, MI
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Constructed and implemented a Simulink model to analyze robotic movement, resolving 100% of unusual behaviors during turns and enhancing system stability by 30%.
  • Applied advanced camera calibration techniques, reducing barrel and pincushion distortions by 95% and improving vision system accuracy by 15%.

Development of an AEB Controller and Car Model

University of Michigan
Dearborn, MI
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Designed and implemented a 4-stage AEB controller in MATLAB/Simulink, incorporating ROS communication for sensor data integration. Simulated Car-to-Car Rear Stationary (CCRs) scenarios at 20 km/h and 80 km/h, ensuring real-time collision avoidance.
  • Developed a nonlinear bicycle car model to simulate vehicle dynamics, including longitudinal velocity, yaw rate, and wheel spin, achieving 95% accuracy in real-time performance validation.

Crash Element Design With Composites

Bharath University
Chennai, Tamilnadu
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Implemented a car crash element using carbon fiber and epoxy in CATIA V5.
  • Validated structural integrity through FEA in ANSYS, ensuring performance under extreme crash conditions.

Education

Master of Science - Automotive Systems Engineering

University of Michigan
Dearborn
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research
Chennai
04-2021

Skills

  • CATIA V5
  • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • Creo
  • NX
  • GD&T
  • DFMEA
  • Six Sigma

Simulation & Analysis

  • ANSYS
  • HyperMesh
  • MATLAB
  • Simulink
  • FEA
  • Vibration Analysis

Automotive Systems

  • Vehicle Dynamics
  • Problem-Solving
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Design Validation
  • DVPR
  • ROS Toolbox

Manufacturing

  • Welding, Machining
  • Fabrication
  • Prototyping
  • Bulk Metal Forming
  • Sheet-metal Forming
  • Injection Molding

Certifications And Workshops

  • Simulink Onramp
  • MATLAB Onramp
  • SolidWorks
  • CATIA V5
  • Creo
  • AutoCAD
  • ANSYS
  • GD&T
  • 3D Modeling
  • IC Engines
  • DFMEA
  • Six Sigma (Black Belt in Progress)
  • MS Office

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Telugu
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Tamil
Professional
German
Elementary

Timeline

Automobile: An Integrated Systems

University of Michigan
08.2023 - 12.2025

Modeling and Simulation of ASS With PID Controller

University of Michigan
03.2023 - 04.2023

ROS, Simulink Modeling & Vision System Calibration

University of Michigan
03.2023 - 04.2023

Development of an AEB Controller and Car Model

University of Michigan
02.2023 - 03.2023

Intelligent Systems Club (ISC) – Mechanical Team

University of Michigan
01.2023 - 12.2024

Crash Element Design With Composites

Bharath University
12.2020 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Automotive Systems Engineering

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research
BHASKAR KUMMARA