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Parikesit Pandu Dewanatha is a seasoned mechanical engineer with expertise in leadership, mechanical engineering, computer-aided design, and programming languages such as C, Matlab, and Solidworks. He has worked on various projects, including electric vehicle thermal system design optimization, Phase Change Material-based Thermal Energy Storage, and manufacturing parts for air flow validation testing. Dewanatha has also taught engineering classes and mentored students in business planning and branding. He holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.

Experience

  • Cooling Technologies Research Center
    • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Jan 2024 - Present
      • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

      Electric Vehicle (EV) thermal system design optimization

  • Herrick Laboratories
    • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Aug 2023 - Present
      • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

      - Jain Research Lab: https://engineering.purdue.edu/JainResearchLab/- Investigated different configurations of Phase Change Material (PCM)-based Thermal Energy Storage (TES) for a hybrid Thermal Management System (TMS). Research supported by the Office of Naval Research (ONR)

  • Purdue University
    • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 2023 - May 2023
      • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

      - ME 354: Machine Design- Oversaw 400+ students. Held interactive help room hours, actively monitored student's questions through Piazza and graded weekly tasks.- Assisted Professor in constructing course materials.

  • ZF Group
    • Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    • Validation and Test Engineer
      • Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
      • Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

      - Worked with the Autonomous Driving Division in ZF Friedrichshafen AG.- Developed an automated Python tool that analyzes test results in the form of a csv file, producing flexible graphical data, data statistics and a comprehensive reports. The tool have been used for the team's format test reports and test specifications.- Conducted tests with the ZF ProAI product. Validated the voltage output of the device by comparing it to the desired user input in various conditions.- Designed and manufactured parts used for the air flow validation testing with Creo. The parts made were the pipe stand and the probe support, which were crucial for the setup apparatus.

  • Purdue University
    • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
    • Undergraduate Researcher- Drop In Bio-Sensor (DIBS)
      • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
      • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

      - Worked with an Arduino setup to detect light from E-coli in food samples.- Learned and eventually improved the Arduino script to get the optimal setting to read Lux values accurately from the light sensor.- Created the method to save important Lux reading data by implementing the SD-Card system, for further data analysis.

  • ZF Group
    • Lafayette, Indiana, United States
    • System Engineer
      • Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
      • Lafayette, Indiana, United States

      - Managed the ‘End of Line’ testing of 50 new EPHS steering system prototypes and prepare them to be delivered to our customers. Assisted in creating the End of Line testing specifications as well.- Planned and constructed block codes through IQAN to validate shaft alignment between the pump and motor of the EPHS. Model will be used in future production of the EPHS to avoid faulty products, with the model’s ability to detect misalignment issues.- Created a bench test for the EPHS 'End of Line' testing. Worked on the CAN connections and the electrical diagram. The bench test was utilized to test new EPHS software that was very important for the software release.

  • Purdue Electric Racing
    • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
    • Aerodynamics Subteam
      • Sep 2018 - Dec 2020
      • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

      - Optimized flow of air through ANSYS Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software. - Shaped visual designs through Solid Works Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.- Realized designs through manufacturing with precision cutters, hot wiring and layups for excellent results.

  • ZF Group
    • Lafayette, Indiana, United States
    • System Engineer
      • Jul 2020 - Aug 2020
      • Lafayette, Indiana, United States

      - Conducted testing for thermal and voltage protection on the new EPHS steering system.- Developed automated models in Simulink and scripts in MATLAB to display graphical trends through set parameters.- Tested hydraulic pumps and conducted data analysis in Microsoft Excel to determine the eligibility of the part.

  • SASE - Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
    • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
    • Marketing Chair
      • Jun 2019 - May 2020
      • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

      - Conducted public speaking in front of 120 audience to advertise the club.- Design marketing materials to promote club events.- Interact with student organizations and collaborate on events.

  • Purdue University
    • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
    • ENGR 131: Peer Teacher
      • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
      • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

      - Oversaw and guided 120 engineering freshmen in Purdue's first engineering class.- Collaborated with the Professor and Graduate Teaching Assistant to teach data analytics and data modelling through Microsoft Excel.- Assisted students in class, graded students' tasks, assisted office hours and other duties as assigned.

  • PT. ASTRA DAIHATSU MOTOR
    • Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia
    • Production Engineer
      • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      • Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia

      - Learned about the process of manufacturing a car, comprehend applications of machines and robots and immersed in day to day work environment as an engineer. - Contributed ideas and change in the painting and assembling process. - Improved piping system for the anti-rust paint, in order to increase effectiveness and efficiency, through the use of fluid mechanics and MATLAB coding.

    • Engineering Summer Camp Participant
      • Jul 2017 - Jul 2017
      • UC Berkeley

      -Elected as the head of the RC Car and remote control design, along with a co-leader in the manufacturing department. -Competed against other groups of high school engineers and won 1st place for RC Car performance.-Presented a compelling product pitch project in front of company representatives, college engineers and fellow participants.

  • Columbia Business School
    • Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia
    • Venture for All Program: Teaching Assistant
      • Jun 2017 - Jun 2017
      • Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia

      -Assisted Professor Daniel McQuade of Columbia Business School by teaching 30 high school peers.-Mentored students about constructing a business plan, financial plan and branding based on curriculum by Columbia Business School.-Monitored the progress of students from the beginning until their product pitch presentation.

  • Columbia Business School
    • Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia
    • Venture for All Program: Participant
      • Jun 2016 - Jun 2016
      • Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia

      -Delegated as the group's CFO. Fully responsible for financial calculations and constructing the financial plan for a start up venture for the next 3 years.-Volunteered as the group's head of design branding. Created venture logo and website.-Presented product pitch of the start up venture in front of renown CEO in Indonesia.-Awarded 2 out of 2 possible awards: Best Venture Pitch and Best Branding, trumping 10 other groups.

Education

  • 2023 - 2024
    Purdue University
    Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering
  • 2018 - 2022
    Purdue University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
  • 2022 - 2022
    Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
    Mechanical Engineering
  • 2016 - 2018
    Binus International
    International Baccalaureate Diploma

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