Lokesh S

Aerospace Engineering Graduate | FEA & CFD Specialist
Chennai, IN.

About

Highly analytical Aerospace Engineering graduate with strong expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and nonlinear structural analysis, seeking a challenging role in the aerospace industry. Possessing hands-on experience in ANSYS, LS-Dyna, and SolidWorks, coupled with a background in advanced composite structures, impact analysis, and aerodynamic performance investigations. Eager to apply technical skills in structural mechanics and applied aerodynamics to contribute to cutting-edge projects and drive innovation.

Work

DRDL - DRDO
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Student Intern

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Summary

Contributed to advanced CFD techniques and fluid-structure interaction simulations during a 2-month internship at DRDL - DRDO.

Highlights

Developed expertise in advanced CFD techniques, including dynamic meshing and grid generation, to enhance simulation accuracy and efficiency.

Optimized mesh adaptation for complex, transient fluid-structure interactions, significantly improving simulation fidelity and reliability.

Applied theoretical knowledge to practical aerospace engineering challenges, contributing to defense research projects.

Education

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

B-Tech

Aerospace Engineering

Grade: 8.9 CGPA

Sri Divya Chaitanya Matric Higher Secondary school
Tamil Nadu, India

Certificate

Higher Secondary

Grade: 87.8%

Maharishi Vidya Mandir Matriculation School
Tamil Nadu, India

Certificate

Secondary School

Grade: 83.8%

Awards

Honorable Mention for Final-Year Project

Awarded By

Gyan Disha Expo

Received honorable mention for the impactful final-year project on Bird Strike Impact on Hybrid Metal Fiber Composite, recognizing its innovation and significance.

2nd Place, Kurukshetra's Techovation

Awarded By

Anna University

Secured 2nd place in an inter-college technical symposium, demonstrating strong technical prowess and presentation skills.

Best Paper Award

Awarded By

Global Conference on Aeronautical, Aerospace and Mechanical Sciences (GCAAMS-2024)

Awarded for outstanding research and presentation at a major international conference in aeronautical and mechanical sciences.

Publications

Experimental Investigation of Aerodynamic Characteristics of Morphing Wing of NACA0012 Airfoil at Low-Speed Conditions

Published by

IJVSS (Under Peer Review)

Summary

Authored a research paper detailing experimental findings on the aerodynamic characteristics of a NACA0012 morphing wing, currently under peer review for publication in IJVSS.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

FEA, Structural Analysis, Nonlinear Structural Analysis.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

CFD, Aerodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Numerical Simulation.

ANSYS

ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX, Structural Analysis, Thermal Analysis.

LS-DYNA

LS-DYNA, Impact Analysis, Explicit Dynamics.

SolidWorks

SolidWorks, CAD, 3D Modeling, Design.

Abaqus

Abaqus, FEA, Simulation.

Origin Pro

Origin Pro, Data Analysis, Scientific Plotting.

Pointwise

Pointwise, Grid Generation, Meshing.

Experimental Methods

Wind Tunnel Testing, High-Velocity Impact Testing, Data Acquisition.

Composite Structures

Advanced Composites, Material Characterization, Failure Analysis.

Problem-Solving

Analytical Thinking, Troubleshooting, Research.

Technical Documentation

Report Writing, Technical Presentation, Data Interpretation.

Projects

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Bird Strike Impact on Hybrid Metal Fiber Composite

Summary

Comprehensive final-year project investigating bird strike impact on hybrid metal fiber composites, integrating experimental validation with advanced numerical analysis.

Numerical Investigation on the Performance of Supercritical Airfoil with Co-Flow Jet (DRDL Project)

Summary

Numerical study of supercritical airfoil performance enhanced by co-flow jet integration, conducted during a student internship at DRDL.

Experimental Investigation of Aerodynamic Characteristics of Morphing Wing of NACA0012 Airfoil at Low-Speed Conditions

Summary

Experimental study focusing on the aerodynamic performance of a NACA0012 morphing wing under low-speed conditions, contributing to innovative aircraft design.