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Aditya Kulkarni
Master of Science in Automotive Engineering
Aditya Kulkarni
MS in Automotive Engineering
Greenville, South Carolina
Vehicle Testing and Characterization Lab
Aug 2024 – Present
o Gained hands-on experience in vehicle dynamics and powertrain testing, including sensor placement, calibration, and data acquisition using specialized equipment and software.
o Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of chassis dynamometers for the acquisition and analysis of vehicle powertrain performance data, relating test results to fuel efficiency, emissions, and overall vehicle performance.
Electric and Hybrid Powertrain Laboratory
Aug 2024 – Present
o Acquired expertise in real-time data acquisition and control hardware and software.
o Gained proficiency in working with integrated electric motor/generator control systems for vehicle drive applications.
o Developed skills in building dynamic models of batteries, identifying model parameters, and applying basic control techniques to electric and hybrid powertrain components.
Bearing Test Rig Development
Feb 2024 – May 2024
o Contributed to the design and setup of a bearing test rig for data acquisition, focusing on capturing sensor data during bearing failure events using eDAQ systems.
o Successfully integrated various sensors, including thermocouples, accelerometers, an RPM sensor, a force and torque transducer, and a microphone, to collect comprehensive data on bearing performance and failure mechanisms.