Raghav Padmanabhan Gopinath

I love creating projects that work in the real world. My skills in CAD, Finite Element Analysis, and programming help me design practical, durable solutions. I'm excited about a future where automation and AI-driven robotics make everyday tasks easier

Led an HVAC redesign and performed CFD mesh analysis on radiative fins in miniature satellites under microgravity conditions using ANSYS Fluent to enhance thermal management

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

3D Printed & Launched amateur rocket "Zenith"

• Fusion360 to CAD the motor, its case, fins, nozzle and pad
• OpenRocket and OpenMotor for design specifications of the model and engine, as well as the flight parameters based on a range of simulations

Galaxy visualization using Machine Learning

• Collaborated on a three-member team to refine a convolutional neural network (CNN), significantly improving classification accuracy on the GalaxyZoo image library.

Quantum Computing

• Implemented a basic 3-qubit Quantum Fourier Transform algorithm using Qiskit, applying self-taught quantum computing fundamentals.

• Model United Nations (MUN): Participated in high school Model UN conferences, earning both individual awards and team prizes for my school
• Key member of a four-person team that designed and built a LEGO Mindstorms-based robot for obstacle avoidance and path following, competing in regional and national RoboCup competitions

• Astronomy Club
• Robotics Club
• Indic Club
• Karate Black Belt