Malavika Ajith
Aerospace Engineer
Ernakulam
Summary
Dedicated and driven Aerospace Engineering student at VIT Bhopal, actively seeking opportunities in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). With a solid foundation in CFD, aerodynamics, and hands-on experience in UAV/UAS design, I bring proficiency in CATIA, ANSYS Fluent, MATLAB, Static structural, and OpenVSP, coupled with versatile programming skills in C++. My passion lies in designing propulsion systems and exploring the intricacies of hypersonic aerodynamics.
As a confident leader with a collaborative mindset, I am committed to achieving shared goals within a team. My aspirations as an aspiring research scholar align with a keen interest in the field of Optimization. Eager to contribute my skills and knowledge to innovative aerospace projects and collaborate with like-minded professionals in pushing the boundaries of aerospace engineering.
Overview
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9
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Project Intern
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation
- Multi-Disciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) of a conceptualized hybrid drone is carried out
- For the Propulsion discipline under MDO, sizing of a Hybrid Propulsion system using ICE , Battery and Fuel Cells is conducted by creating a C++ module
- Implemented powertrain architectures to analyze Net Power and Net Efficiency
- Evaluated the parametric study plots conducted for various design variables
- Optimization process is carried out using Evolutionary algorithm
- Acquired knowledge of various hybrid propulsion system and respective components used in same and developed solutions and strategy through effective research
Aerodynamics Intern
Tsalla Aerospace
- Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis was conducted in various airfoil, wing, and aircraft geometry in steady state
- Transient analysis and Sliding Mesh over APC Propellers was also initiated
- Conducted extensive literature Study in Actuator Disk Theory, Beveled edges, and Sweep angle moment was conducted
- Fabrication of Fixed-wing VTOL's and Multi rotor Unmanned Aerial System were also employed
Research Intern
SARC- Space Advancement And Research Cell
- Conducted comprehensive evaluation of diverse literature reviews on Coronal Mass Ejections and Solar Wind, culminating in the formulation of research paper.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting
Industrial Trainee
The Aeronautical Society of India
- Worked closely with industrial professionals from HAL, DRDO, GTRE, MATLABto expand upon acquired training with practical knowledge
- Attended seminars including on topics like Aero-Modelling and Drone making workshop in Gopalan Institute, Bangalore
- Visited DRDO-ADE Department, HAL and Jakkur Aerodrome-Flying School
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Aerospace
VIT Bhopal University
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 05.2020 - 08.2024
Higher Secondary -
Bhavan's Munshi Vidyashram
Thiruvamkulam,Kerala 04.2019 - 05.2020
Secondary - All Subjects
Bhavan's Munshi Vidyashram
Thiruvamkulam,Kerala 04.2017 - 05.2018
Skills
Fusion360
Mission PlannerRaspbbery PiCMATLABPythonJavaLaTeX
ANSYS Fluent
CATIA
FEA
CFD
CATIA
AutoCAD
Accomplishments
- Finalist of SAEINDIA's Aerothon 2023 competition.
- Ranked 9th among 82 teams nationally in the Phase-1 of SAE-India Aerothon 2023 -Uncrewed Aircraft System Design, Build, Fly.
- Successfully cleared Round 2 of DoBaSS-UAV 2023
- Participated in the 2023 AIAA Undergraduate Team Aircraft Design Competition
- Ranked AIR-326 in the 7th National Engineering Olympiad.
Certification
Aircraft Design issued by National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)
Timeline
Aircraft Design issued by National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)
05-2023
Flight Mechanics issued by ISAE-SUPAERO
08-2022
Digitalization in Aerospace Industry issued by Technical University of Munich
08-2022
CATIA issued by Internshala
08-2022
Avionics issued by Udemy
08-2022
Analysis of Engineering System using CREO issued by National Level Faculty Developmental Program.
08-2022
Introduction to programming MATLAB issued by Vanderbilt University
07-2022
Introduction to Self-Driving cars issued by University of Toronto
12-2021
Geographical Information System issued by IIRS, ISRO
10-2020
Bachelor of Technology - Aerospace
VIT Bhopal University
05.2020 - 08.2024
Secondary - All Subjects
Bhavan's Munshi Vidyashram
04.2017 - 05.2018
Project Intern
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation
Aerodynamics Intern
Tsalla Aerospace
Research Intern
SARC- Space Advancement And Research Cell
Industrial Trainee
The Aeronautical Society of India
Higher Secondary -
Bhavan's Munshi Vidyashram
04.2019 - 05.2020