Bikram Koirala
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated mechanical engineer with extensive experience in automated machines, robotics, and cutting-edge 3D printing technologies. 8+ years of experience in mechanical designs, simulation and analysis in wide range of engineering scopes. Expert in CAD/CAM software, CNC machining, robot operations and FEA. Bringing strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to advance research and education initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Houston
08.2022 - Current
- In-charge of modeling and design, analysis, manufacturing, and assembly of automated harvesting robots.
- Robot programming, simulation, integration and testing by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams .
- Scientific reports, research articles and assisted professor in proposal writing.
Teaching Assistant
University of Houston
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Updated and re-designed the curriculum for Automated Manufacturing System course.
- Taught CNC machining processes: basic and intermediate level.
- Taught various automated machines and control systems like Robots and PLCs.
- Created interactive lessons and learning methods like Youtube tutorials.
- Prepared various manuals and modules on operation of CNC machines.
Research Assistant
University of Houston
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Cutting-edge research in Additive manufacturing like liquid 3D printing, composite 3D printing, multilateral 3D printing
- 2D and 3D printing of micro-scale battery materials
- 2D and 3D printing for flexible bio-electronics
- Course development on 3D printing for pre-service teachers
Teaching Assistant
University of Houston
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Helped students with the Engineering Graphic Designs
- Assisted students in performing CAD modeling and simulation using Solidworks and ANSYS
- Assisted the professor in developing the course module for ANSYS structural analysis
Co-Founder
Elixir Engineering Solutions
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Established the small scale automated manufacturing solution company
- Procurement of machines, installation, set-up and operation
- Worked with other members in networking with other businesses and customers
- Championed a culture of innovation, encouraging creative problem-solving throughout the organization.
Teaching Assistant
Pulchowk Engineering College
11.2016 - 06.2019
- Assisted professor in developing curriculum for Machine Design
- Taught machine design course to the undergraduate students
- Assisted students in designing the mechanical components in their projects
- Prepared board exam questions for Institute of Engineering
Education
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Pulchowk Campus
Lalitpur, Nepal09.2016
Skills
- Mechanical Designs, Analysis and Simulation
- Hands on experience with CNC machines, CMM, robots, metal works, and other manufacturing processes
- Expert in varieties of 3D printing technologies
- Proficient in CAD and CAM based software like Solidworks, Fusion, Inventor, Intelitek
- Very good knowledge of analysis software like ANSYS, MATLAB
- Robot software: Robodk, ROS
- Research and technical writing
- Excellent in MS-Office software
- Strong Problem Solving skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Additional Information
- Coordinator of Society of Mechanical Engineering Students (SOMES, Nepal) 2015-2016
- President of Nepalese Student Association (NSA-UH) 2020-2022
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Houston
08.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Houston
01.2020 - 08.2022
Teaching Assistant
University of Houston
09.2019 - 12.2020
Teaching Assistant
University of Houston
08.2019 - 05.2024
Co-Founder
Elixir Engineering Solutions
04.2017 - 07.2019
Teaching Assistant
Pulchowk Engineering College
11.2016 - 06.2019
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Pulchowk Campus
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