JAYESH SUDHIR THAWKAR

About

Mechanical engineering undergraduate at IIT Dharwad with interests in CAD, design for manufacturing, simulation, and industrial automation. Has experience in simulation-based fluid mechanics research and multiple design projects focused on manufacturability and system integration.

Experience

• Independent Research – Fluid Mechanics & Simulation
  IIT Dharwad
  2023 – Present

Education

• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
  Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad
  Mechanical Engineering · 2023

Skills

• Python
• Prototyping
• 3D Printing
• Technical Documentation
• GD&T
• System Integration
• Design for Manufacturability

Projects

• Miniaturization of Pumps – Series & Parallel Configurations
  Fluid Mechanics

  Designed a scaled-down pump setup to replicate full-system performance characteristics. Analyzed flow characteristics across series and parallel configurations for process optimization.

• Agricultural Drone Spray System – UAV Design
  UAV Design

  Designed a UAV-based spray system to reduce drift caused by crosswinds, applying aerodynamic principles. Optimized system efficiency to minimize material and spray losses.

• Additive Manufacturing Design Project – Metamaterial Structures
  Additive Manufacturing

  Designed a metamaterial structure for anisotropic heat flow control using honeycomb re-entrant geometry. Evaluated manufacturability and structural feasibility, aligning design intent with production constraints.

• Rack & Pinion Steering CAD Model – Formula Bharat
  CAD

  Designed steering subsystem CAD model for a Formula-student vehicle, focusing on manufacturability and integration. Contributed to system integration with emphasis on vehicle dynamics performance.

⚽ Extracurricular activities

• Motorsports Club (Ingene)

  Member

• Dance Club

  Member

• Football Club

  Member

🎯 Hobbies & interests

• Mechanical design
• Fluid mechanics
• Heat transfer
• UAV systems
• Additive manufacturing
• Industrial automation
• Product development