Autonomous Mobile Robot Exploration, Navigation and Object Localization

As a part of a coursework project, I worked on developing an end-to-end pipeline of control, navigation, and vision of a autonomous mobile robot to do various tasks. The whole project was done under realistic constraints, having noo fixed waypoints, evaluated on unknown environments and without…
ROS2 (rclpy, nodes, topics, publishers/subscribers)Gazebo simulation and robot modelingAutonomous exploration and coverage planningSLAM-based mapping with occupancy gridsPath planning using A* search algorithmsLocal motion planning and obstacle avoidanceRRT / RRT* sampling-based planningRobot localization using AMCLCoordinate frame transformations (map, odom, base_link)Path following and low-level robot controlSensor data processing (LiDAR, odometry)Computer vision using OpenCVColor-based object detection (HSV segmentation)Object localization in global map frameReal-time decision making in robotics systemsAlgorithmic problem solving under constraintsPython programming for robotics applicationsDebugging and tuning autonomous systemsROS launch files and parameter managementSimulation-based testing and evaluation
e-ATV Suspension Components

e-ATV Suspension Components

As Vehicle Dynamics Lead for Team Aveon Racing, I led the end-to-end design, analysis, and development of critical suspension components for our electric ATV competing in e-BAJA. My responsibilities included CAD modeling, load-path evaluation, and advanced FEA of wheel hubs and steering knuckles,…
Suspension geometry optimizationVehicle dynamics analysisLoad-path–based mechanical designLightweighting and material optimizationCAD modeling using CatiaV5Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS: static, fatigue, nodal)Suspension simulation using VSUSP and Lotus SharkPrototype fabrication (CNC machining, welding)Component assembly and fitment validationOff-road durability and performance testingDesign for manufacturability (DFM)Technical reporting and data interpretationTeam leadership and project execution
Automotive Motor Mount Design – NVH-Optimized Powertrain Mounting System

Automotive Motor Mount Design – NVH-Optimized Powertrain Mounting System

During my tenure at Bridgestone India, I worked with cross-functional teams and Japanese OEM R&D groups to design and validate an NVH-optimized motor mount for a passenger vehicle powertrain. My role involved CAD detailing with precise GD&T application, packaging and weight optimization, and close…
NVH-focused component designGD&T application and tolerance analysisPowertrain mounting system integrationCAD modeling for manufacturabilityPrototype validation and quality assuranceManufacturing feasibility assessmentYield engineering and production optimizationCross-functional collaboration (R&D, manufacturing, testing teams)Documentation management and design traceabilityFamiliarity with automotive quality and performance standards
Dynamic Variable Inertia Flywheel – Speed-Adaptive Energy Storage System

Dynamic Variable Inertia Flywheel – Speed-Adaptive Energy Storage System

For my undergraduate capstone project, I designed a Dynamic Variable Inertia Flywheel (VIF) capable of altering its moment of inertia based on rotational speed. The system used spring-loaded auxiliary masses integrated inside a hollow flywheel to provide adaptive inertia for improved performance at…
Mechanism design and spring–mass integrationRotational dynamics and Moment of Inertia optimizationNonlinear transient FEA (ANSYS)CAD modeling using CatiaV5Dynamic stability and fatigue behavior assessmentCentrifugal load analysisSystem-level energy storage designTechnical documentation and engineering reporting
Offshore Wind Turbine Design Audit – Mechanical & CAD Validation for a Fortune 500 Client

Offshore Wind Turbine Design Audit – Mechanical & CAD Validation for a Fortune 500 Client

As an Analyst Intern at Bain & Company, I served as the primary mechanical engineering contributor on a design-audit engagement for a Fortune 500 renewable-energy client. I led the technical review of offshore wind-turbine assemblies, identifying design inconsistencies, documentation gaps, and…
CAD audit and design validationGD&T application and tolerance reviewSiemens NX modeling and drawing correctionMechanical assembly scrutiny and documentation cleanupCross-functional collaboration (India, France, client R&D)Workflow optimization and process standardizationIdentifying cost-saving and manufacturability opportunitiesTechnical reporting for executive-level stakeholders