Manjiri Vichare

- Conduct high-altitude vacuum testing for propulsion systems, simulating space conditions. - Lead qualification campaigns: execute thruster firings, verify performance, analyze data, and resolve anomalies. - Develop SOPs, test plans, checklists, P&IDs, safety protocols, TRRs, leak/mass flow checks, and component qualifications (catalysts, injectors, heaters). - Collaborate with design, QA, instrumentation, and analysis teams for subsystem integration, test readiness, and data insights. - Prepare reports and presentations on AIT processes and propulsion performance for team reviews. - Leading technical consultations with expert advisors, securing critical approvals for SOPs and P&IDs, and testing processes for the project

- Heat Transfer Lab - Compressible Flow course - Convective Heat Transfer course

Model Rocket Simulation & Static Test Pad Design -Simulated a model rocket in OpenRocket, analyzing stability, aerodynamics, and performance (apogee, velocity, acceleration). -Created precise CAD models of each component in Fusion 360 for accurate structural representation -Designed a static test pad in SolidWorks to evaluate high-power motors, optimizing for stability, material selection, and cost-efficiency. -Engineered a modular system for F to I class motors with a three-nut claw mechanism for secure mounting. -Developed an L-shaped structure with an optimized strength-to-weight ratio, aesthetics, and ergonomics. -Validated stress tolerance and safety using ANSYS simulations with 266N force (maximum thrust of selected motor range).

-Conducted design accuracy checks for industrial pump models using Siemens NX, identifying discrepancies and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and client requirements. -Validated 3D assemblies by analyzing geometry, dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications to ensure manufacturability. -Modified existing pump designs to meet client specifications, optimizing impeller size, casing shape, and inlet/outlet configurations while maintaining performance and efficiency. -Collaborated with engineering teams to implement design changes and assess their impact on flow characteristics, structural integrity, and operational efficiency.

In-house Internship | FSI Simulations of RBC with Fluid | Under Dr. Ninad Mehendale -Assisted in research on microfluidic-based deformability measurement of red blood cells (RBCs) as a potential biomarker for diseases like malaria, sickle cell disease, and diabetes. -Studied semi-circular pillar device (SCPD) design for RBC deformability measurement, analyzing its advantages over high-speed imaging methods. -Modeled and simulated the SCPD geometry in COMSOL, performing steady-state and transient laminar flow simulations to understand microfluidic flow dynamics in a 40 µm-wide channel with 20 µm semi-circular obstacle. -Explored Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) simulations for deformability studies. -Conducted literature review on microfluidic devices and RBC biomechanics to support the project.

Gained practical exposure through industrial visits, observing engineering applications and manufacturing workflows firsthand. Developed a comprehensive understanding of pump manufacturing processes, including design, assembly, and quality control, enhancing my knowledge of industrial production and mechanical systems.