Harsh Khandelwal

Surface Crack Detection Using Digital Image Correlation.

• Designed and implemented experiments using DIC to measure strain and deformation on material surfaces under various loading conditions.
• Applied high-contrast speckle patterns to enhance the accuracy of DIC measurements.
• Operated high-resolution digital cameras and DIC software called VIC-2D for capturing and analyzing images.
• Processed image data to generate detailed strain maps, identifying areas of high strain concentration where cracks initiate.
• Successfully detected micro-cracks at early stages, demonstrating the capability of DIC for precise and reliable crack detection.

Effect of Low Gravity On Liquid Behaviour In Space Station.

• Analyzed liquid behavior, including surface tension, fluid dynamics, and capillary action.
• Researched mathematical models and simulations to predict liquid behavior in microgravity.
• Identified key differences in liquid behavior under low gravity, contributing to improved fluid management systems in space.

Aerodynamic Analysis and Optimization of Wings for the Jain University Sailplane Using XFLR5.

• Designed and analyzed Airfoils using XFLR5 to evaluate lift, drag, and overall aerodynamic performance.
• Investigated the effect of chord length and span on rectangular wing aerodynamics.
• Performed simulations to optimize wing geometry for enhanced flight characteristics.
• Successfully optimized wing design, resulting in improved lift-to-drag ratio.

• Runner up in Cozmo Clench robot/ Cranomania/ RC Boat competition organized by IIT Bombay in 2020.
• Winner of Glider Competition organized by IIAEM in 2019.