Actively seeking a Co-op in the field of Mechanical Engineering beginning in Fall 2016 / Spring 2017.

1. 1904, Woodmar Dr, Apt. C, Siddharth Nayar snayar@mtu.edu
Houghton, MI – 49931 (www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthnayar) +1-(906)-2758774
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Co-op position in the field of Mechanical Engineering beginning in Fall 2016 / Spring 2017.
EDUCATION
Michigan Technological University Expected Spring 2017
MS Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.28
Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology June 2015
University of Mumbai
BE Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.5
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Michigan Technological University
Assessing the EGR-AFR Operating Range of an HCCI Engine
 The operating range of a Ricardo E-6 HCCI engine was studied by altering the EGR and AFR values.
 The parameters studied were peak pressure, IMEP, temperature, indicated work, ISFC, thermal efficiency and CO
and HC emissions.
After-Treatment of NOx in Diesel Engines
 A report on the various NOx after-treatment methods in diesel engines was prepared and an economic analysis on
their feasibility was carried out.
HCCI and RCCI Combustion Phenomenon: Advantages, Challenges and Control Strategies
 The combustion phenomenon in HCCI and RCCI engines was studied.
 A poster was designed depicting the advantages, challenges and control strategies of both the engines.
University of Mumbai
Solar Distillation of Water (Senior Year Thesis Project)
 A solar still was designed to produce 3 to 5 liters of distilled water on a daily basis to cater to the daily
requirements of lead-acid battery retailers in the city.
 A paper on the same was published in the International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
in the Oct ’15 issue. (www.irjet.net/archives/V2/i7/IRJET-V2I7117.pdf).
TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Lean Manufacturing, CHEMKIN, MATLAB, Machine Operations, AutoCAD, ANSYS, MS Office, C++, Java.
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
 Secretary, Indian Students’ Association (ISA) at MTU, 2016 – present.
 Member, Leaders in Continuous Improvement (LCI) at MTU, 2016 – present.
 Council member, Mechanical Engineering Students’ Association (MESA), 2012-2014.
 Member, Society of Automotive Engineering India (SAE India), 2011-2014.
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
 Editor of the yearly magazine issued under Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA).
 4th
place in Hydrojet competition held at VJTI, Mumbai.
 Involved in social activities as a part of Agnel Social Cell and Nivara Foundation.