Pradyota Phaneesh
Mechanical Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing
Austin, Texas, USA
ABOUT ME
Mechanical engineer with expertise in advanced manufacturing, CAD design, and finite element analysis. Experienced in optimizing production processes, designing complex mechanical systems, and conducting experimental research in sustainable nanomanufacturing. Proficient in ANSYS, MATLAB, and industry-standard CAD tools. Demonstrated ability to reduce manufacturing defects, improve first-pass yield, and lead cross-functional engineering teams.
Optothermal Bubble Etch Lithography (OBEL) Research
This research project advanced sustainable nanomanufacturing by developing and optimizing Optothermal Bubble Etch Lithography (OBEL), a maskless subtractive technique for high-precision device fabrication. The work focused on laser-induced...
Baja SAE Chassis Tube Optimization and 3D Frame Analysis
Developed an end-to-end analytical and computational framework to optimize a Baja SAE tubular chassis for strength, stiffness, weight, and cost. The project performs a full parametric sweep of tube outer diameter and wall thickness across multiple...
Baja SAE Chassis Design & Validation
Spearheaded the inaugural chassis design for the University of Texas at Austin’s first-ever Baja SAE team. The project involved translating SAE International safety regulations into a high-performance off-road frame capable of enduring extreme...
Redesign of Robot Drivepods
● Redesigned the drive pods of the robot using SolidWorks to make it lightweight, increasing compactness, and designing new shock absorbers. Currently planning, designing, and creating drive pods as well as updating the robot chassis. ● 50% more...
Urban Resiliance Model
Developed an Agent-Based Model (ABM) to simulate the complex dynamics between housing availability, economic instability, and homelessness in Seattle, WA. The project focuses on stress-testing urban resilience against "Black Swan" events like...
Off the Chain – E-Bike Emission Modeling
Developed a mathematical model to quantify the environmental impact of shifting urban commutes from standard passenger vehicles to electric bicycles. The project synthesizes variables such as vehicle lifespan, occupancy rates, and annual commute...
Lunar Surface Operation NASA HAS
Led the Team Delta preliminary design phase for critical lunar surface transit systems supporting NASA's Artemis program. This project encompassed comprehensive technical research, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and prototype development for Human...
Orbital Sphere System
This 3D render showcases a dynamic particle system featuring a central sphere surrounded by orbiting spherical elements of varying sizes. The composition demonstrates gravitational-like clustering and hierarchical scaling, creating an asteroid belt...
Dark Matter Distribution and Galactic Mass Profiling
Conducted a comprehensive computational study to map dark matter distributions across various morphological galaxy types (Spiral, Elliptical, Lenticular, and Irregular). By analyzing rotational velocities and photometric data from the SPARC (Spitzer...
"ECLAIR" Combat Robotics – Drum-Spinner
Designed and manufactured a competitive combat robot featuring a high-kinetic energy drum-spinner weapon for the ECLAIR Battle Bots competition. The project focused on compact systems integration, power-to-weight optimization, and "design for...