Ayaan Sharma

Researched and integrated solar mediated concentrators as energy source to facilitated metal production on the lunar surface Researched and produced an integrated system comprising of a solar lunar blast furnace along with magnetic cooling through MCE Provided a comprehensive proof of concept model relating to utilization of heat transfer fluids within a heliostat model for ISRU applications

Team Member and Lead - NASA BIG Idea Challenge

(2022-09)

• Researched and integrated solar mediated concentrators as energy source to facilitated metal production on the lunar surface
• Researched and produced an integrated system comprising of a solar lunar blast furnace along with magnetic cooling through MCE
• Provided a comprehensive proof of concept model relating to utilization of heat transfer fluids within a heliostat model for ISRU applications
• Only Undergraduate to be part of the team while taking a graduate design class for credit (ME 6210)

Flight Dynamics Team Member - Yellow Jacket Space Program (YJSP)

(2022-09)

• Specified nose cone sizing requirement using an integrated system of RASaero and Simulink to calculate stability coefficients
• Integrated the unified 6 DOF equations within Simulink to expedite the simulation and integration workspace
• Provided the proof of concepts of the implementation of rollerons for the fins of the full-scale model reduce 'fluttering'

Simulation Team Member - Georgia Tech Experimental Rocketry (GTXR)

(2021-09 - 2022-09)

• Simulated nose cone design to optimize a lowered differential mass
• Optimized fin design through simulating using a 6 DOF design model
• Used dispersion analysis to predict the recovery location of the rocket at the end of the flight
• Helped to create sample test fins by forming layers of discrete carbon fiber sheets and compositing it using a curing oven

Simulation Team Lead - Formula SAE

(2020-08 - 2021-09)

• Created appropriate interfaces within Simcenter Amesim to simulate the forces applied on the race car during specific turns
• Revitalized the suspension system through simulation to provide data on the toe, camber, and caster values of the race car
• Analyzed the data gained through simulation to make changes to the design of the wheelbase
• Designed a new variation of suspension system with lower clearance within Siemens for the 2020 and 2021 build
• Machined and designed the wheel, steering hubs using ANSYS to explore FED options and compatibility
• Provided support in initial engine testing and ensured the completion of mandatory protocols needed for basic safety guidelines

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering - Georgia Institute of Technology (2021-09)

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics - University of Georgia (2020-08 - 2021-09)