Raj Patel Aerospace Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

09D01001 Dual Degree (B.Tech+M.Tech.) Male DOB: 15/11/1990 Year 2014 CPI / % 8.80

Examination Graduation
nd

University IIT Bombay

Institute IIT Bombay

S C H O L AS TI C A CHI E VE M E N TS
Ranked 2 in 09 Dual Degree batch of Aerospace Engineering Department Awarded 1st prize at Undergraduate Research Symposium, IIT Bombay [Aug 12] Received Certificate of Merit from CBSE for scoring 100% marks in Mathematics in both 10th & 12th [ 07, 09]

R E S E AR CH E X PE RI E N C E
DESIGN INNOVATION | Contra-Rotating Compressor, funded by IRCC
[Jan 12- Present] Developed a demonstrable model showing benefits of using Contra-rotation in axial compressor Designed mechanical configuration to overcome structural complexities introduced by contra-rotation Performed CFD analysis & recommended design changes to increase compressor efficiency by 6% Achieved weight reduction of 15% compared to conventional axial compressor for same design requirements Publications & awards: o Secured 9th rank among 804 entries in NASA Tech Brief Create the Future Design Contest 12 o Exhibited poster in ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress held in Texas, USA [Nov 12] o Presented paper in National Propulsion Conference held at IIT Madras [ Feb 13]

RCI LAB, DRDO | Internship

[Dec 11] Optimized placement of star-tracker to minimize motion blur for an agile missile application Analysed and simulated motion blur using MATLAB for different mounting positions of imaging sensor Derived optimum mounting position for star tracker; reduced motion blur on images by 78% Enhanced blurred image quality by de-convolution; improved attitude determination accuracy by 30% Received letter of appreciation for demonstrating excellence in work

DESIGN METHODOLOGY FOR COMPRESSOR BLADES | Masters thesis

[Jun 13-Present] Developing methodology to automate design process of rotor blade for an axial compressor Modelled tertiary flow effects for rotor blade using different aerofoils for various flow conditions Incorporating 3D flow effects in design process to improve compressor efficiency by 5%

K E Y P RO J E C TS
OPEN SOURCE PROGRAMMING | Textbook Companions Project, MHRD (budget of INR 1 Crore) [May 13-Jul 13]
Fostered free open source software movement as a part of FOSSEE team, IIT Bombay Created a repository of open source codes for over 100 engineering textbook problems using python & sage Designed repository documentation framework to aid other students to adopt these open source tools

PRODUCT DESIGN| Designed a futuristic Aircraft

[Jul 12-Nov 12] Led a team of 8 to conceptualize Blended Wing Body Aircraft with seating capacity of 120-180pax Calculated preliminary sizing; estimated 12% reduction in fuel consumption compared to existing aircrafts Applied Quality Function Deployment (QFD) tool to transform user demands into design qualities Modelled design using CATIA; used Decision-matrix method for finalizing seating layout, engine selection etc.

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT| Biogas Plant Survey, CTARA

[May 12-Jul 12]

Surveyed 102 plants to gain insights into efficient plant functioning Developed regression model to analyse dependence of life expectancy on parameters like plant size & cost Performed qualitative analysis to propose improved design & usage schemes

E X T R A -C UR RI C UL AR A C TI VI TI E S
SPORTS
Completed National Himalaya Trekking Expedition organised by YHAI Represented Gujarat at 6th Mini Handball National Championship, Mandi (H.P) INTERESTS: Chess, tennis, trekking, puzzle solving, reading, travelling and yoga [May 13] [Jun 04]