Nikhil Shah is a graduate student seeking a career as a mechanical engineer specializing in engines, powertrains, combustion, or emissions. He has a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Pune. His professional experience includes internships at KS Kolbenschmidt developing piston lines and at Zycus analyzing company spending. His engineering projects include experimental and CFD analysis of spark calorimeters and modeling variable cam timing effects in GT-Power.