MOHAN KAMATH
13825 13 Mile Rd # 1
Warren, MI 48088
Tel # (586) 296-0764 ( HOME )
URL: http://www.angelfire.com/mo/
mohankamath/resume.html
E-mail: mohankamath@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To attain a challenging position in Mechanical Engineering,
requiring strong design, analytical and integration skills
with emphasis on Finite Element Analysis.
AREAS OF EXCELLENCE:
* Strong skills in FEA techniques using LS-DYNA, LS-POST, HYPERMESH,
HYPERGRAPH, SOFY.
* Excellent communication skills
WORK EXPERIENCE:
September, 1999 - Present, Project Engineer, Altair Engineering, Inc.,
assigned to General Motors Technical Center, Small Car Group, Warren, MI.
* Currently working on door structure development through finite element
analysis for GMX001 to ensure a competitive LINCAP (Lateral Impact New
Car Assessment Program) performance. Responsibilities include:
- Using a Delta-Z sedan ( model correlated with a ( sedan LINCAP test for
developmental work.
- Studying the effect of door beam types (stamped versus tubular) on
LINCAP performance.
- Optimizing door beam locations to improve LINCAP performance.
- Evaluating the influence of other features such as structural foam,
interlock and door trim design variations.
* Worked on the LINCAP and FMVSS 214 regulation compliance for Delta-Z
sedan. Responsibilities included:
- Developing FEA models for various design phases alpha through beta
using HYPERMESH as a pre-processor.
- Evaluating designs for LINCAP speeds (38.5 MPH) and assessing
Anthropomorphic Test Device response using LS-DYNA.
- Recommending design changes and supporting recommendations with Finite
Element Analysis.
- Correlating analysis to test data of the automotive structures.
* Supported the J-Car Mid-Cycle Enhancement program. Responsibilities
included:
- Interacting closely with the CAE Group at GM Mexico, Toluca, and
guiding the design changes pertaining to LINCAP, FMVSS214 regulations
and NCAP requirements.
- Providing analytical support for the program whenever required and
providing an interface for integration engineers based in GM North
America, Warren.
August, 1998 - September, 1999, Project Engineer, Quantum Consultants,
Inc. assigned to General Motors Technical Center, Small Car Group,
Warren, MI.
* Provided rear bumper system analysis to ensure FMVR581/CMVSS215 bumper
compliance using LS-DYNA and HYPERMESH. Represented Crashworthiness
Group in all rear bumper-related meetings and product development
teams.
* Developed energy absorbing and design feasible structural components to
meet Vehicle Technical Specification (VTS) requirements.
Projects included:
(a) Flat Barrier Impact Analysis of rear bumper system of Delta-z model
- Provided analysis support to evaluate the performance of an innovative
GE Plastics Bumper design with the conventional bumper design used in
the Delta-A model for Flat Barrier and Center Pole impacts at 5 mph.
- Monitored strokes attained, rigid wall forces developed and forces
developed in the rails, collars, rail-straps and rail extensions.
- Studied the effects of Flat Barrier and Center Pole Impacts by
modifying the rails in terms of material and physical properties.
(b) Redesign of Side Impact Energy Absorption Mechanism for Delta-A model
- A sub-system model consisting of door trim, door-inner, door-outer and
energy absorbing panels and occupant dummy was used.
- The resultant loads on the Lower Spine, Lower Rib and Upper Rib were
observed.
- The energy absorbing potentials of foam and metal designs were
compared.
- The metal energy absorber was redesigned and the performance was
studied for each iteration.
* Undertook extensive training in LS-DYNA, NASTRAN and HYPERMESH.
August, 1996-August, 1998, Laboratory Assistant, Tuskegee University, Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials, Tuskegee, AL
* Concentrated on the manufacturing and testing of advanced composite
materials used in automotive and defense structures.
* Work involved manufacturing and testing of sandwich composites for low
velocity impact considerations, and the use of nondestructive methods
such as the study of stiffness losses using vibration analysis and
C-scan techniques.
June, 1995-August, 1995, Summer Intern, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co., Bombay,
India
* Underwent training in the Materials Handling Equipment's Division and
the Machine Tools Division.
* Responsibilities included a study of different departments such as
Design, Analysis and Manufacturing. Closely examined and studied
vehicle, engine and component assembly.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Completed the following General Motors sponsored training courses:
* LS-DYNA for Crash Analysis, SOFY for Modeling and Validation,
UNIGRAPHICS for Wireframe designs and GM-PDM for design management.
* GMNA ADV (Analysis Development Validation) Process Overview.
* Fast VDP (Vehicle Development Process).
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088, CGPA - 3.7/4.0
Thesis: Damage Tolerance of Sandwich Composites
(subjected to Low-velocity Impacts)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India, CGPA - 3.9/4.0
Project: Design and Manufacture of a Rolling Gear Tester
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Software: LS-DYNA, LS-POST, HYPERMESH, HYPERGRAPH, SOFY
Languages: C, Fortran, HTML
Hardware: SGI, HP
O/S: MS - DOS, UNIX, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95, 97 & 98.
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Most Valuable Performance Recognition Award for Vehicle Side Impact
Analysis and Synthesis that identified key structural enablers for
progressing towards a competitive 4*/4* LINCAP performance, awarded by
the Director, Safety & Crashworthiness Design Confirmation and
Analysis, GM Tech Center, Warren, MI, March 31, 2000.
* Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Society for the Advancement of
Materials and Process Engineering, Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, May
1998.
* 1st Prize, Graduate Student Technical Paper Presentation Competition,
ASME Chattahoochee Section, Alabama, March 1997 & 1998.
* 1st Prize, Graduate Students Paper Presentation Competition, Sigma XI
Research Society, Tuskegee, AL, April 1998.
PLEASE NOTE: References available upon request, US Permanent Resident,
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