Rohan Kulkarni, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Bajaj Auto Ltd

  May 2011 - Jul 2011

  Industrial Internship
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  SKODA India

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2011

  Internship
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  IIT Bhubaneswar

  Mar 2012 - May 2013

  Completed thesis project ‘Numerical Solution of Navier - Stokes equation using co- located grid system’. In the project, I discretized NS equation on co-located grid system using 2D Finite Volume Method (FVM) and Momentum Interpolation technique. I successfully developed a Matlab program to generate velocity field by solving the discretized equations using Semi-Implicit Method for Pressure Linked Equations (SIMPLE) algorithm. A ‘2D Lid Driven Cavity’ problem was solved for Reynolds number of 100 & 1000 and velocity fields inside cavity were calculated which were found conforming to benchmarked results. I also conducted a grid size independence study and along with convergence rate dependence study. Show less Optimized the Design of Maize Sheller under guidance of Dr. A.K. Pradhan, Dr. M.K. Pandit and Dr. Animesh Mondal at IIT Bhubaneswar. Modified existing design of maize sheller to improve ergonomic features along with safety. Optimized the design of shelling drum to increase the output. The overall cleaning efficiency was also improved by optimizing the speed of air blown from blower fan assembly. As results of these modifications weight of overall system was successfully reduced by 15%. A prototype of the optimized design was also developed successfully. Show less

  • Undergraduate(B.Tech) Thesis Project

    Jul 2012 - May 2013

  • Design Optimization of Maize Sheller

    Mar 2012 - Jul 2012
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  AVTEC Limited

  May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Industrial Internship
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  Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2016

  Scientist

  Organisation Overview: The Defence R & D Organisation (DRDO) is an agency of the Republic of India, charged with the military's research and development. The organisation is engaged in developing defence technologies covering various fields, like aeronautics, armaments, electronics, land combat engineering, materials, missiles, and naval systems. DRDO is India's largest and most diverse research organisation with annual budget of 1.5 billion USD.Project Overview: DRDO initiated a mission mode project for Design and Development of 155mmX52Cal Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) to fulfil the present and futuristic demands of Indian Army in 2013. A team of scientists & engineers is working along with various government agencies and private firms to develop world-class artillery system and the project is in the very advance stage of completion.Responsibilities:• Team member of Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) project (SEK 300 million).• Team Leader for Design & Development of Breech Mechanism (BM) for ATAGS. • Designed Cocking & Firing Mechanism, Manual Safety Mechanism and Obturation Mechanism for BM.• Successfully conducted Dynamic Trial of 1st prototype of 155mm X 52 Cal ATAGS Ordnance. Show less

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  Scania Group

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

  Master Thesis

  1) Successfully formulated an optimization-driven design process for the design of reliable lightweight cast components.2) Acquired knowledge about relevant standards, calculation, and test methods along with hands-on experience of HyperWorks, SimLab, OptiStruct software.

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  Kungliga Tekniska högskolan

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2023

  Doctoral Researcher

  Doctoral researcher in Rail Vehicles Divison at Engineering Mechanics department. My doctoral research is focused on machine learning driven condition monitoring and predictive maintenance of the highspeed rail vehicles in Sweden. I worked on various European research projects in collaboration with various industries accross Europe.Further Information:

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  SYSTRA Sverige

  Feb 2023 - now

  Predictive Maintenance Lead