NANJAPPA UC(Nikhil)

A dedicated automotive enthusiast looking to gain work experience and apply skills acquired at university in real-world situations in the field of automotive engineering, primarily in powertrains and sustainable mobility technologies.

• Advanced CFD program for IC Engines, Skill Lync (August 2018 - January 2019)
• Electric Cars:Technology, Delft University of Technology (August 2020 - September 2020)
• Race Engineering, Prudent Motorsports (November 2020 - December 2020)

Motorsport, Bangalore

• Cross Attack - Autocross, Meco Kartopia – 2nd runner up in the 2WD 1400CC -1650CC Stock Class
• Inter-collegiate 4 stroke go-karting, Torque 03 - Winners of championship held by Arcs Racing 2017
• Meco Motorsports 4 stroke go-karting championship, Meco Kartopia - Finalist in the Federation of Motorsports Club of India (FMSCI) certified individual go-kart championship 2017

Extra-curricular / Leadership Activities

NCC, Coorg Public Scool, Kodagu

• Attended training and attained the rank of Sergeant

Coorg Public School, Kodagu

• Appointed house captain in grade 12, lead assemblies and addressed gatherings at events
• A selected member of The Duke Of Edinburgh’s International Award for Young People youth empowerment program

CU-ICAR

Designing a Battery Electric Vehicle using MATLAB & Simulink

(November 2021 – December 2021)

• Created a model-based systems design for a 2-seater roadster EV
• Validated requirements and iterated multiple powertrain configurations using simulation
• Designed suitable battery packs to meet the range requirement and maximize profitability
• Understood subsystems coupling, their packaging, and their effects on the systems design process

Modeling a Performance Parallel Hybrid in MATLAB & Simulink

(November 2021 – December 2021)

• Created a vehicle powertrain model based on the market segment and intended use
• Calculated and plotted the performance characteristics of the engine and the electric motor and simulated different driving modes
• Integrated the electric motor and IC engine and determined the SOC of the battery across multiple drive cycle simulations
• Compared the MPG in hybrid and IC engine only mode

Run Down the Hill - Programming an Autonomous RC Car

(November 2021 – December 2021)

• Implemented signal sensing and feedback loop to control an RC car autonomously using Arduino Uno kit
• Performed sensor calibration using curve fitting and implemented PID to control throttle and steering

ENGINEERING

Final Year Project – Conversion of an 8-valve carbureted engine to a 16 valve MPFI engine with Performance Analysis

(May 2018)

• Carburetor to Multi Point Fuel Injection (MPFI) conversion on a 1996 Maruti Suzuki Esteem
• Full engine rebuild with fuel injection conversion
• Stiffened suspension with reduced rebound and a short ratio gearbox with a higher final drive for improved acceleration
• Performance analysis of the carbureted engine vs MPFI with dynamometer graphs

Formula Bharat – Powertrain Department, Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore

(January 2018)

• Competed in the Formula Student competition organized by Formula Bharat and presented technical side of our design
• Specialized in the powertrain department, built a 1.3l Suzuki engine with a ported cylinder head for maximum airflow

OTHER PROJECTS

Performance Exhaust System for Racing Application, Finetuned Racing

(September 2020 – April 2021)

• Designed a 4-1 free flow racing header in Solidworks for a Suzuki Esteem
• Ran CFD simulations to optimize the design
• Maintained suitable primary pipe and collector length to make the exhaust versatile across different racing applications

Race Engineering, Prudent Motorsports

(November 2020 – December 2020)

• Learnt the fundamentals of car setup for circuit racing
• Analyzed data sheets and provided solutions by altering the car setup based on the driver’s input
• Received an in-depth view into vehicle dynamics, tire performance and power units

Advanced CFD for IC Engine Applications, Skill Lync

(August 2018-January 2019)

• No Hydro and Full Hydro Combustion set up – Simulated the flow processes in a Port Fuel Injected (PFI) engine with performance analysis
• Emission Characterization of a CAT3410 Engine – Ran simulations for two different piston profiles in a CAT3410 engine with distinguished performance and emission analysis
• Prandtyl Meyer Shock – Generated shock waves for supersonic and subsonic flow with Neumann boundary conditions
• Steady and Transient State Simulation of Flow over a Throttle Body – Studied and simulated the flow of air over a throttle body in a bent pipe

Design Portfolio, Launchpad Academy

(August 2016 – October 2016)

• Learnt the basics of vehicle body sketching and perspectives and designed a sports car for the year 2050