Vinu Radha Krishnan

I'm an innovative mechanical engineer with a passion for projects involving the creation, manufacturing, and testing of new products and ideas. Excellent communicator successfully explains complicated designs, ideas, and concepts. Experienced in system integration, hardware and software design, theories of operation, installation, and commissioning.

• Designed and assembled a 3D printer (2020)

Materials from previous projects are used to assemble the printer. Researched and used software like Marlin, Rep Rap firmware, Prusa Slicer, and Cura 3D. My brother, friends and me together designed and 3D printed face shields during CoViD-19 as a service for health workers and frontline workers. https://www.edexlive.com/people/2020/jun/01/this-mechanicalengineer- from-kerala-produces-a-bio-degradable-face-shield-at-hishome- 12273.html

• Sparsh Fellowship Award (2019)

Design and fabrication of coconut neera (sap) chiller box.

Designed and fabricated a fully functional cooling system to collect neera (sap) from the coconut flower. The fellowship is awarded for a total of Rs.1.5 million. Social Innovation Immersion Program, a component of the SPARSH scheme, is BIRAC's social Innovation fellowship/award program to create a pool of biotech “Social Innovators” who could identify the needs & gaps within communities.

• Master's Thesis (2018)

Stirling Engine Integrated Cooking Stove

The project focuses on transforming waste energy from cooking stove to electrical energy, hence enhancing the system's overall efficiency. A Stirling engine (external combustion engine) working model is fabricated, and the findings are validated.

• Study Project (2013)

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (H.A.L): Laser Drilling of Holes on Combustion Liner Outer of a Turbo Jet, Bangalore, Karnataka, India .

Study of the LASERDYNE 795 laser drilling machine. Project on the outside combustion liner with laser-drilled holes. A thorough examination and study of the ADOUR MK 811 jet engine and its manufacturing process. Reference #: E/HR/709/834/2013/1278

• Implant Training (2013)

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
Detailed study of how power is generated from enriched Uranium
nuclear energy.

• Implant Training (2012)

The Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited, Kollam, Kerala, India
Detailed study of the process involved in production of titanium metal
from ilmenite. Reference # : TP/PD/T-14/11

A feasibility study of solar lighting system for street vendors in Kerala.

Tap Energy (IEEE): DOI: 10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397230

AutoCAD : Certificate Number: 1411204537

Painting, Pencil Drawing, DIY projects