Kisorthman Vimalakanthan

Curriculum Vitae

64 Altmore Ave, East Ham London, E6 2BY, UK +44 7849 373049 k.vimalakanthan@craneld.ac.uk

"The important thing is to not stop questioning" Albert Einstein

Info
Birth 06/09/1987 Driving Lic. Full UK LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/kvimalakanthan

Objective
Looking for a new challenging role in the engineering sector that makes best use of my existing skills while enabling continued professional development.

Experience
Academic
Dec 2010 - Doctoral researcher, Craneld University, Craneld, Bedfordhsire, MK43 0AL, UK. Present An industry-based PhD research on the wind turbine aerodynamics. This involves two separate industrial
placements with a leading wind turbine company in Germany. Developed a broad range of skills, mainly the industrial approach to a wind turbine blade design: aerodynamic and load evaluations. Thesis hand in: 11/2013. CAD modelling with particular experience of wind turbines (CATIA) CFD analysis of a full scale multi mega-watt wind turbine using ICEM and CFX Fully structured (hexa) or hybrid grid for complex geometries Hybrid boundary layer meshing Wind turbine aerodynamics Aerodynamic ow control

Sep 2006 - Student, Queen Mary University, Mile End Road London, E1 4NS, UK. Jul 2010 University Highlights
Successful in the completion of a nal year group project, focused upon the design and manufacture of a human powered aircraft for entry within the Worthing Birdman competition Demonstrating an excellent knowledge of engineering techniques in the design of the aircraft wing, with full responsibility for ensuring best practice in aerodynamic and structural design Gaining a broad range of soft skills including excellent motivational, teamwork, time management, analytical, leadership and problem solving skills Knowledge Gained Developing an excellent knowledge of the following: wing box assembly, wing proles, aircraft stress and structural requirements for the safe assembly of components, and wing box and fuselage design techniques to minimise drag and optimise lift

Working
Jul 2008 - Camera Operator, CineZoom, East Ham London, UK. Mar 2010 Overview
Demonstrating strong technical skills and the ability to learn and apply new techniques within a key role as Camera Operator (still and video) for CineZoom Managing the full lming lifecycle, from professional photography requirements, through to the processing and editing of lm using a broad range of software programmes Applying advanced business communication skills in the role, with responsibility for the management of internal and external relationships Thriving within a target-driven environment, working to strict, predened deadlines to ensure projects were completed to a level of excellence Obtaining improved presentation skills in the role, with responsibility for the delivery of all performance data on a regular basis

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Jun 2008 - Engineering Workshop, Queen Mary University, Mile End Road London, E1 4NS, UK. Jul 2008 Overview
Developing an advanced knowledge of specialist engineering techniques and methods within a summer engineering workshop Applying a excellent knowledge of relevant software including Matlab and AutoCAD in the construction of complex tools Gaining strong project management skills in the workshop, with responsibility for developing engineering designs to dened specications and briefs Further key areas of development included training in a variety of manufacturing methods, composite material usage and manufacturing materials

Jun 2007 - Martial arts training, Yantai Shaolin Academy, Shandong, China. Sep 2007 Overview
Undertaking a summer training initiative in all aspects of Shaolin, Chigong, Ninjitsu and Whushu martial arts techniques Employing strong language skills in the training period, gaining a transferable knowledge of the Chinese Mandarin language Undertaking all other tasks required within the training regime, including tness sessions and training in the use of acupuncture

Education
Sep 2006 - MEng, Aerospace Engineering (1st class honours), Queen Mary, University of London, Mile Jul 2010 End Road London, E1 4NS, UK.
The design and manufacture of a human powered aircraft (MEng group project) The aim of this projects was to design, manufacture and test a human powered aircraft capable of competing in the "Leonardo Da Vinci" class of the Worthing Birdman Competition 2010. The group consisted of 5 individuals each having an aspect of the project assigned to them. The tasks undertaken: Airfoil selection Aerodynamic (lift and drag) calculations Drag reduction methods Model design and testing CAD modelling using AutoCAD

Using the lifting line theory and the Prandtls power law equations, an estimate of the lift and drag forces were determined. Some work on the drag reduction methods were also studied, i.e. the benets of winglet implementation for a human powered aircraft. Trailing edge loss (3rd year project) An investigation was conducted to understand the aerodynamic losses found at the trailing edge in subsonic ow. These losses can lead to signicant reduction in the eciency of turbines and compressor blades because of the entropy creation associated with them. The eect of trailing edge geometry was tested both experimentally and computationally.

Skills
CFD tools CFX, Fluent, Tecplot, CFX-Post CAD Catia, AutoCAD Wind turbine WT_PERF, NREL FAST modelling tools Meshing ICEM CFD, Gambit Misc. Matlab, Simulink, Bash, Java

Languages
English Fluent Tamil Fluent

Interests and Hobbies

Aerodynamic ow control, photography, martial arts, electronics, aquaponics

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