Courses

In the Multidisciplinary Design Optimization course, I learned to integrate various engineering disciplines to design complex systems. The curriculum emphasized subdividing systems into disciplinary models, managing their interfaces, and reintegrating them into an overall system model. I applied optimization algorithms, such as sequential quadratic programming and genetic algorithms, to solve design problems. A term project allowed me to design and optimize an engineering system, enhancing my skills in sensitivity analysis and exploring trade-offs among performance, cost, and risk. 

In the Polymer Mechanics course, I explored the mechanical behavior of polymeric materials, focusing on their characterization and properties essential for design. The curriculum covered stress-strain behavior theories and models, with special attention to hyperelasticity and viscoelasticity. I engaged in both experimental methods and data interpretation, as well as modeling approaches, to understand the thermo-mechanical properties of polymers. This comprehensive study enhanced my ability to analyze and interpret data from key experimental methods and apply theoretical models to predict polymer behavior under various conditions. 

In the Intermediate Fluid Dynamics course, I deepened my understanding of both incompressible and compressible flows, emphasizing the physics and mathematical analysis of fluid behavior. The curriculum covered topics such as the derivation and physical meaning of conservation equations, analytical solutions to simplified problems, and the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using ANSYS/Fluent. Through this course, I developed problem-solving skills and an appreciation for the complex structure of fluids, as well as fundamental ideas in fluid dynamics. 

In that course, I delved into mechatronic systems, exploring circuits interacting with the physical world using sensors and actuators. Throughout the course, I covered circuit theory, prototyping, and debugging, leading to designing, fabricating, and programming systems like robots or automation devices. By the end, I became proficient in circuit analysis, component selection, prototyping, microcontroller programming, and system design, considering constraints and requirements.

In that course, I delved into mechatronic systems, exploring circuits interacting with the physical world using sensors and actuators. Throughout the course, I covered circuit theory, prototyping, and debugging, leading to designing, fabricating, and programming systems like robots or automation devices. By the end, I became proficient in circuit analysis, component selection, prototyping, microcontroller programming, and system design, considering constraints and requirements.

In that course, I delved into mechatronic systems, exploring circuits interacting with the physical world using sensors and actuators. Throughout the course, I covered circuit theory, prototyping, and debugging, leading to designing, fabricating, and programming systems like robots or automation devices. By the end, I became proficient in circuit analysis, component selection, prototyping, microcontroller programming, and system design, considering constraints and requirements.

In that course, I delved into mechatronic systems, exploring circuits interacting with the physical world using sensors and actuators. Throughout the course, I covered circuit theory, prototyping, and debugging, leading to designing, fabricating, and programming systems like robots or automation devices. By the end, I became proficient in circuit analysis, component selection, prototyping, microcontroller programming, and system design, considering constraints and requirements.

I completed a rigorous heat transfer course focusing on understanding the core physics behind various heat transfer processes. Throughout the course, I gained proficiency in conducting energy balances to model heat flow in diverse systems. Additionally, I developed strong analytical skills for predicting heat transfer rates and computing heat transfer coefficients for both forced and natural convection scenarios. My knowledge extends to utilizing numerical methods such as ANSYS for engineering heat transfer analysis.

Throughout this course, I acquired a deep understanding of intake airflow and valve concepts for internal combustion spark ignition engines. Topics covered included engines, transmissions, suspension, brakes, and aerodynamics, applying first principles to specific systems. The course utilized empirical and analytical approaches, emphasizing quantitative methods. Additionally, I developed proficiency in estimating power and torque generation using efficiencies and fuel flow calculations, crucial for vehicle performance analysis and design.

This comprehensive course delves into the intricate world of fluid mechanics, covering a diverse array of topics such as hydrostatics, conservation laws, Bernoulli's equation, and boundary layers. Additionally, I honed my ability to discern solutions with and without vorticity, understanding their applicability and limitations in practical fluid dynamics scenarios i.e pipe flows and boundary layer phenomena. Throughout the course, I refined my problem-solving techniques, employing systematic approaches and leveraging dimensional analysis to ensure elegant and insightful solutions.

In this course, I extended my knowledge and application of solid and structural mechanics, covering stress, strain, elasticity, and energy methods. Emphasis was placed on using multiple failure criteria, such as yielding, brittle failure, fatigue, and fracture, in design calculations to meet stiffness and strength requirements. Additionally, I learned about the structure, processing, and mechanical properties of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, and applied formal materials selection methods. By the end, I was proficient in performing preliminary designs, breaking down problems, conducting mechanical tests, and describing material properties.

In this course, I learned to model and analyze the dynamic behavior of mechanical systems, including vibrations and feedback control. Using a divide-and-conquer approach, I built accurate dynamic models for complex systems. I gained proficiency in using both linear and nonlinear simulation tools to study transient and frequency responses. Additionally, I worked with modern dynamics lab equipment and learned to design dynamic parameters to meet performance requirements. Finally, I developed skills in designing rudimentary feedback controllers.

In this course, students are introduced to statistics and data analysis in engineering, covering probability theory, random variables, parametric probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, and nonparametric statistics. The emphasis is on applying statistical methods to engineering problems. By the end, students gain a solid foundation in probability and statistics, enabling them to analyze variability and uncertainty in professional settings.

In this course, I learned Newtonian dynamics principles, including particle motion, impulse, momentum, and work-energy concepts. I gained proficiency in setting up and solving differential equations of motion analytically and numerically using MATLAB. I developed skills in drawing free-body diagrams, analyzing particle motion in various coordinate systems, and recognizing simple harmonic motions. By the end, I could characterize the kinematics of simple mechanisms and mechanical systems using displacement, velocity, and acceleration measurements.

In this course, I gained hands-on experience in the mechanical design process, covering conceptualization, prototype construction, and testing. I developed skills in prototyping using machine tools, 3D printing, and laser cutting, supplemented by instruction in CAD and technical sketching. I became familiar with the product realization process and its documentation, could formulate and solve mathematical models for design analysis, and appreciated wider design issues such as ethics and safety. Additionally, I learned to conduct simple tests of designs, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively in a team.

In this course, I explored the core principles of thermodynamics, covering laws, property relationships, and their application in various systems like power and refrigeration. Through practical examples, I learned to identify system interactions, obtain thermodynamic properties, and apply energy and entropy balances for analyzing devices and cycles.By the end of the course, I developed the ability to select appropriate systems, identify interactions between systems and surroundings, and obtain thermodynamic property values.

This course covers statics principles, including force systems and equilibrium in solid structures. Topics include free body diagrams, mechanics of deformable solids, stress, strain, axial force, shear force, bending moment, torsion, thermal stress, pressure vessels, statically indeterminate problems, and buckling. By the end, I could draw correct free body diagrams, calculate forces in mechanical systems, analyze stress and deformation, and solve for stresses in statically indeterminate systems using elasticity principles.

This course focuses on programming and problem-solving using MATLAB, covering topics such as iteration, functions, arrays, recursion, object-oriented programming, and MATLAB graphics. By the end of the course, I gained fluency in procedural statements and arrays, with the ability to design, code, and test small MATLAB programs. Additionally, I developed an understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, basic sorting and searching algorithms, and graphics tools in MATLAB.