Mr. Nilesh Satonkar | Sheet metal forming simulation Award | Best Researcher Award

📝 Summary:

• Strong research professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Synopsis completed) focused on sheet metal forming.
• Author of 2 publications in SCI and 5 Scopus indexed journals.
• Seeking a position as Assistant Professor in a reputed university to transfer knowledge on CAD/CAM, Manufacturing Process, and Finite Element Analysis.
• Eager to work in competitive environments and continuously learn new technologies.

🔬 Research Experience: 2016-2024

Ph.D. Candidate (Pre-Synopsis completed)
Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Research confirmed the feasibility of using perforated sheet metals in the automobile and aircraft industries.
• Proposed research includes applications of electromagnetic forming process simulation on aluminium sheet metals.
• Demonstrated strong skills in synthesizing, writing, and information technology through scientific articles and technical responses to reviewers.
• Actively involved in writing funding proposals and providing regular progress reports.
• Collaborated and communicated effectively across professional levels and diverse cultures, both independently and in team settings.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience:

Assistant Professor (2014-2016)
Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Islampur, Maharashtra, India

• Taught various undergraduate courses.
• Instructed graduate students on engineering drawing and modeling software.
• Contributed to writing scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals.

🛠 Skills Summary:

• Software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Python, ANSYS
• Tools: OriginPro, MS Excel
• Platforms: Windows
• Soft Skills: Leadership, Event Management, Time Management

📚 Areas of Interest:

• CAD/CAM
• Manufacturing Process
• Computer-Aided Engineering

🏢 Administrative Roles:

• Training and Placement Officer (Jul 2014 – Jul 2016)
  • Mentored students to monitor their progress.
• Admission Office In-Charge (Jul 2014 – Jul 2016)
  • Played a key role in campaigning for the institute.

🎓 Education:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Pre-Synopsis completed)
  Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (2024)
• M.Tech in CAD/CAM
  Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu (2014) – CGPA: 7.19
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
  MSS’s College of Engineering, Dr. BAMU, Aurangabad, Maharashtra (2012) – 60.73%
• Higher Secondary Education
  J.E.S College, Jalna, Maharashtra (2007) – 66.6%
• Secondary School Education
  S.B. High School, Jalna, Maharashtra (2005) – 70.8%

📊 Research Proposal:

Investigations on Electromagnetic Forming of Perforated Aluminium Sheet Metals

• Aim: Weight reduction in sheet metal forming without compromising strength.
• Challenges: Forming perforated sheet metals using conventional processes is difficult.
• Solution: Use electromagnetic forming for its advantages such as contact-free force application, no need for lubrication, high repeatability, reduced springback, and high production rate.
• Methodology: Experimental forming of perforated aluminium sheet metals and comparison with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) results using ANSYS for modeling and numerical analysis.