Ravi S.

· Mechanical Engineer with Masters and 17 years of consulting experience. · Owner and Consultant, Hermes Academy for Mathematics, Science and Engineering (HAMSE). · Physics Faculty, Lansing Community College Areas of Expertise · Engineering and Scientific Computational Analysis · MATLAB Programming and Computational Models · Optimization (CAO) · Design of Experiments (DOE) · Statistical Analysis · Finite Element Analysis (FEA) · Crashworthiness Key Projects Lightweight Front-End Structure, Auto/Steel Partnership, 2000-2004 · Four-year $2.5 million design optimization project employing Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS) for mass reduction. · 22% lighter front rails (DP800) and bumper (DP980) design for GM Malibu · Design prototyped and verified by an NCAP crash-test. · Developed customized MATLAB programs for DOE and Optimization. Computational Model for Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) for Seating Systems, 2007 · Developed a computational MATLAB model for simulating thermoelastic phase transformations in SMAs. · Examined the feasibility of using Nitinol SMA to in seating systems. Fatigue Analysis and Design Optimization of Worm Assembly in Door Actuator Mechanism, 2007 · Developed an electro-mechanical computational MATLAB model of the worm assembly for performing computer-aided design optimization. · Obtained a lightweight optimized design that met all design criterion. Statistical Analysis of Natural Gas Process, 2008 · Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) · Mathematical model of process using Regression Analysis Validation and Refinement of Finite Element Model of Side Impact Dummy (SID) NHTSA, 1993-1995 · Enhanced Side Impact Dummy (SID) FE model. · Conducted material testing to develop foam and rubber material models. · Validated FE results with physical testing. Development of a Methodology to Predict the Road Noise Performance Characteristics, 1991-1992 · Developed NVH FE model for suspension system of a minivan. · Combined FRF response from FE model with experimental P/F to predict noise levels at driver.