Anmol Nilkanth Pai Panandiker

Experience

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  Team JANUS

  Sept 2022 - Aug 2024

  ◦ Led the team to 1st place in design rounds and 18th overall in the CanSat competition. ◦ Oversaw a 14-member team, managing tasks, progress, and project milestones. ◦ Directed the structural design and fabrication of the CanSat prototype, launched at Virginia Tech, USA. ◦ Achieved 6th place in the design round of the 2023 competition. ◦ Coordinated design, payload, data collection, testing, and represented the team in meetings.

  • Team Lead

    Aug 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Structures Engineer

    Sept 2022 - Aug 2023
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  SEDS BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

  Sept 2022 - Aug 2024

  ◦ Managed four teams (Rocketry, CanSat, Rocket Motor, CubeSat) comprising over 150 members, ensuring they received necessary resources and support. ◦ Oversaw funding and logistics for multiple projects, handling budgets of up to USD 20,000. ◦ Organized a technical fest, generating a net profit of USD 5,000 through effective planning and execution. ◦ Fostered a collaborative environment, significantly improving team efficiency and project outcomes.

  • Director of Projects

    Apr 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Member

    Sept 2022 - Apr 2023
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  BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  ◦ Developed the mechanism for a morphing airfoil with a single control surface aimed at reducing drag and increasing aircraft efficiency while improving manoeuvrability under the guidance of Professor Pardha Saradhi GV. ◦ Performed simulations on various airfoils to determine the most ideal shape for prototyping, focusing on aerodynamic performance and efficiency. ◦ Designed and manufactured a small-scale morphing airfoil incorporating three mechanical components to change shape, simulating the functionality of a full-scale wing with multiple similar components. ◦ Contributed to the prototype development process, with the goal of eventually scaling the design for use in larger, more complex aircraft systems. Show less

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  Paradeep Phosphates

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Project Trainee

  ◦ Analyzed the working principles of steam engine components, including nozzles, rotor dynamics, and balancing, to identify factors influencing efficiency. ◦ Collaborated with the team to optimize stator components and successfully integrated new steam nozzles, achieving up to a 15% improvement in nozzle efficiency. ◦ Contributed to the design of a heat exchanger for the waste heat recovery system, leading to enhanced system efficiency and successful implementation at the plant. Show less

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  BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

  Sept 2023 - Aug 2024

  ◦ Collaborated with Professor Amit Kumar Gupta to assist students in understanding and solving Mechanics of Solids (MOS) problems during tutorial classes. ◦ Developed a comprehensive question bank by identifying and compiling relevant questions for students to practice and enhance their problem-solving skills. ◦ Assisted in the evaluation and grading of assignments and exams for over 200 students, ensuring timely and accurate assessment of their performance. ◦ Served as the first point of contact for students seeking clarification and assistance with course material, providing support and guidance to address their doubts and concerns. Show less ◦ Published a conference paper on SMA actuator advancements at INSARM AGRA 2023, detailing material property analysis and precision actuation techniques under the guidance of Professor Amit Kumar Gupta. ◦ Developed a system which used temperature stabilization for precise actuation of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuators, ensuring reliability across diverse environments. ◦ Performed temperature-property correlation tests to enable standby state functionality and rapid actuation capabilities. Show less ◦ Designed a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) system for the Bi-copter project, enabling takeoff and landing by rotating propellers to required orientations for operation in confined spaces under the guidance of Professor Abhishek Sarkar. ◦ Worked on mechanical design and electronic integration for the VTOL system, contributing to the overall functionality and performance. ◦ Simulated, analyzed and modelled different airfoils using XFLR8 and Ansys Fluent to optimize aerodynamic efficiency for the VTOL. ◦ Initiated the manufacturing phase of the VTOL, contributing to the physical development of the system. Show less

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Sept 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Sept 2023 - Dec 2023
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  GE Aerospace

  Jul 2024 - Dec 2024

  Intern for Industrial Inspection Technology