Resume

Education

May 2030

The Ohio State University

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

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May 2026

The University of  Michigan 

Master of Engineering in Automotive Engineering

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July 2023

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Experience

January 2025 - Present

University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute

Research Assistant, Biosciences

• Conducted US-NCAP frontal crash simulations in LS-DYNA on a crossover vehicle using morphed GHBMC obese HBMs, applying Taguchi-based parametric DoE to optimize restraint and vehicle parameters, achieving a 19.5% injury risk reduction.

• Developed a subject-specific lumbar spine (T12-L5) FE modeling pipeline from CT data for 25+ subjects using AI-based segmentation and mesh morphing from THUMS HBM, achieving ~93% anatomical resemblance. 

• Directed cervical spine modeling efforts across 1,200+ subjects, combining CT segmentation, mesh morphing, and quality control to develop a 700+ subject statistical parametric dataset, while mentoring junior researchers and standardizing workflows.

• Developed and deployed custom Python automation within Materialise Mimics to homogenize CT-derived anatomical datasets, enforcing digital 5S standards and reducing downstream mesh morphing failures by ~30% in large-scale CAE workflows.

• Achieved a 95% reduction in post-processing time by implementing MATLAB automation scripts to extract nodal coordinates and perform PCA-based statistical shape analysis across a population of subjects.

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March 2023 - December 2025

Autoliv

Design Engineer – Seatbelt Systems (R&D)

• Supported Autoliv Americas Technical Centers across 4 OEM programs (Stellantis, Honda, GM, VW), managing 50+ CAD releases, multi-level assemblies, and EBOM structures in ENOVIA.

• Designed and released CATIA V5 parametric models and detailed drawings for seatbelt and buckle assemblies comprising 75+ components across 20+ systems, applying GD&T to ensure dimensional robustness and tolerance control.

• Performed 1,500+ miles of on-road motorcycle testing across diverse South Indian conditions using an instrumented wearable vest, capturing rider kinematics and event data to inform vest-airbag calibration and impact scenario modeling.

• Conceptualized and developed an emergency-egress seatbelt mechanism for door-jam scenarios, reducing estimated occupant egress time by ~30%; supported early-phase feasibility and concept validation. Internal Patent Filed (AS103).

• Chief Designer and Editor for I-Know-V, an internal technical magazine; led multi-issue design and release using Adobe Creative Suite, reaching 20,000+ engineers’ organization-wide; awarded the Extra Miler Award with cash bonus.

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July 2020 - August 2023

Arion Racing – Formula Student 

Design Engineer, Powertrain

• Improved wheel torque performance by reducing drivetrain transmission losses by 7% through sprocket redesign and final drive ratio optimization, enhancing torque bandwidth and on-track acceleration consistency.

• Optimized rear drivetrain behavior using a limited-slip differential to enable independent wheel spin characteristics, achieving 22% tighter turning radius and enhanced dynamic performance.

• Established and led a centralized CAD library and engineering design standards for 100+ parts and assemblies, significantly streamlining design workflows, supporting scalable product development and product lifecycle management.

• Participated in Formula Bharat Virtual 2021, securing All-India Rank 21 (AIR-21) in a national-level collegiate motorsport competition.

• Participated in SAE- SUPRA 2022 at the Buddh International Circuit, India’s only FIA-certified Formula 1 track, securing All-India Rank 32 (AIR-32) among national competitors.

Certifications

• Six Sigma Black Belt - University of Michigan

• PEERRS: Human Subjects Protections - University of Michigan

• Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarship (RCRS) - University of Michigan

• The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity - FranklinCovey

• Intellectual Property - Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

• Automation in Manufacturing - Automation in Manufacturing

• CATIA V5 Mastery - Udemy

• Functional and Conceptual Design - Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

• Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes - Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee