Abhilash Rao: Graduate Student Instructor

Tutoring a graduate Automotive Systems Engineering class on vehicle development with 60+ students

Adaptive Designs for Human Safety - Multidisciplinary Design Project • Incorporating statistical models to morph the UMTRI human model based on BMI, age, and other parameters • Establishing injury mechanisms by running LS-DYNA simulations and understanding critical zones on body • Automating full process from pre-processing simulation to generating output curves through MATLAB scripts

• Created and modified models, drawings, BOM and BOP for assemblies, collaborated with quality assurance • Trained on sensor technology, electrical module design, sheet metal, ceramic, and plastic manufacturing • Composed Engineering Change Requests for design developments, created Product Option Architecture • Generated cost savings of 35% on tool through component efficiency mapping, DFMA enhancements, etc. • Reduced lead time by implementing DFMA principles, working on design feedback and problem reports • Redesigned plumbing, modified sensor layout to improve performance and simplify assembly process • Involved in a program to move manufacturing and supply chain operations from USA to South Korea for agile build

Validation of Toyota Camry for Frontal Impact and Study of Bumper Reinforcements • Simulated frontal impact crashes prescribed by the NHTSA and NCAP on PAMCrash, competitor to LS DYNA • Designed and analyzed effects of retrofit metal foam and polymer impact attenuators to minimize cabin intrusion