Akila Elangasinghe

Experience

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  FalconE Racing

  Nov 2019 - Aug 2022

  Chief Technology Officer

  The project aimed at design and development of a single seater race car for Formula Student Competitions- Analysis of the suspension kinematics to design the optimum suspension geometry that complements the optimum tire traction profile in potential motion scenarios and simulating it in virtual environment- Construction of mathematical models to evaluate the dynamic parameters that achieves the desired handling response and the design of the steering system to arrive at optimized steering kinematic parameters that represents a geometry that could aid in both slow speed and high-speed corners while minimising bump steer.- Calculation of load cases under multiple dynamic situations to arrive at forces related to suspension and steering systems to choose and justify the Suspension spring and damper combination, and finally designing the CAD model.- Was involved in CFD thermal analysis for performance evaluation of cooling ducts Show less

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  ThermalR Industries PVT. LTD.

  Sept 2020 - May 2021

  Trainee Mechanical Engineer

  Was directly involved in the designing and manufacturing process of the first electric motorbike developed in Sri Lanka, specifically in designing the suspension setup for EBike. - Analysed the in plane dynamics to arrive at a desired suspension geometry that prioritises rider comfort through a computational model. - Designed the chassis frame to achieve desired stiffness and weight targets with the aid of computational simulations and assisted the manufacturing process of the chassis with metal notching and welding, JIG construction, Lathe operations for fabricating suspension components, and CNC milling Show less

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  University of Moratuwa

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Teaching Assistant

  - Conducted practicals on mechanics of materials, automobile engineering, and mechanics- Conducting practical sessions and group discussions on Thermodynamics and heat transfer devices and other thermal sciences-related modules

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  Vega Innovations

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2022

  Mechanical Engineer - Battery Research and Development

  Research and development on battery pack design for EV conversions and the development of a mathematical model to calculate the energy consumption of electric vehicles relative to a given driving cycle

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  University of Stuttgart

  Oct 2023 - now

  Research Assistant (Hilfswissenschaftler)

  Working with the Institute of Engineering and Computational Mechanics (ITM) in the following areas- Developing and maintaining uncertainty quantification software repository in MATLAB.- Participating in research focusing on incorporating uncertainty quantification methods for applications such as neural networks and control system design.- Development of a new generation of mobile robot family for the use of testing purposes of control schemes. (Mechanical design, control and manufacturing) Show less