1. Vaibhav Kadam E-mail: vkadam@mtu.edu
Contact No: +1 906 231 5801
OBJECTIVE: A mechanical engineer seeking a full-time position in the field of engine combustion,
emission solutions to employ my analytical and technical knowledge.
EDUCATION:
M. S. Mechanical Engineering 3.55/4 [May 2016]
Michigan Technological University
B. E. Mechanical Engineering 3.85/4 [June 2010]
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), India
FULL-TIME WORK EXPERIENCE:
Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (KOEL) Pune, India
Combustion and Emission Optimization Engineer 1st
Aug 2010 – 3rd
Jan 2014
Diesel Combustion and Emission Optimization Engineer:
 Performed calibration of diesel engines for off-highway and power generation applications.
 Performed 1-D combustion modeling in AVL Boost and analyzed in-cylinder data using AVL Concerto.
 Performed design and development of piston cavity, turbocharger mapping, swirl modification and
DOE in AVL CAMEO for emission optimization.
 Successful completion of engine performance and emission certification by ARAI. Documentation of
development and research strategy, technical specifications and validation reports.
 Performed rating of combustion components and analysis of engine endurance test results.
Emission Validation Engineer:
 Planned test cell operation. Performed product validation and technical evaluation of 1 to 16-cylinder
diesel engines, operating in steady state and NRTC modes, controlled through AVL PUMA an INCA.
 Analyzed and documented emission and durability test data. Created macros for data analysis.
 Performed the certification and documentation of emission testing laboratory and calibration of testing
equipment including 5-gas emission analyzer, particulate sampler, dynamometer and opacimeter.
 Implemented concepts of 5S, Six-sigma and project management to improve test cell utilization.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS:
 Research Assistant (Master’s Thesis): Conducted experiments, analyzed test data (from LabVIEW,
Calterm and mass spectrometer), estimated reaction rates and determined chemical kinetics to evaluate
the performance of the diesel aftertreatment system including DOC, CPF, SCR and SCR-on-Filter.
 Developed and proposed the experimental research setup and test strategies to the consortium, based
on review of published literature about diesel aftertreatment systems.
 Co-ordinated the installation of Cummins ISB 2013 engine and aftertreatment system along with test cell
instrumentation. Documented and presented the progress to the consortium.
 Calibrated the 1-D SCR model using engine experimental data as input, to simulate the NO, NO2 and
NH3 at SCR outlet.
 Characterized NOx reduction performance of Cu-Zeolite SCR at various NO2/NOx ratios using gaseous
NH3 and NO2 injection system.
 Created GT-Power model of a 6-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine, to simulate engine out NOx at
various engine operating conditions.
 Performed literature review on topics including reactivity controlled compression ignition combustion,
exhaust heat recovery systems and reduction of diesel engine emissions by water injection.
 Piston modification to increase the compression ratio of GM 2.0L Ecotec engine to convert the GDI
engine to HCCI engine.
 Designed and developed an “Industrial Vacuum Cleaner” working without electrical energy.
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
AVL Boost GT-Power MATLAB/ Simulink Pro-E Chemkin
AVL Concerto AVL CAMEO EES ANSYS AVL Fire