
Welcome
Hi, I'm Karan Gupta
Skills & Expertise:
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Structural Optimization
Computational Mechanics
Project Management
CAD/CAE Software
Scientific Programming
About Me
Ph.D.-trained computational engineer with 5+ years of industry experience driving product innovation through advanced simulation and analysis. Expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), structural optimization, and computational mechanics applied to aerospace, automotive, and medical technologies.
Professional Experience
Product Application Engineer (CAE)
Alba Cubesat – ESA Academy, Padova, Italy | Sep 2023 - Present
Led structural optimization of Alba Cubesat using FEA simulations
Achieved 5% weight reduction while ensuring spaceflight performance
Integrated ESA experimental results to refine numerical models
Product Application Specialist (FEM)
Defy Aerospace, Mumbai, India | Jun 2021 – May 2023
Optimized UAV designs for 10% structural integrity improvement
Conducted trade-off studies resulting in 8% material cost reduction
Validated FEM simulations with 95% accuracy for BWB landing impact
Product Specialist Engineer - CAE
Motorica, Moscow, Russia | Jan 2020 – May 2021
Improved prosthetic stress resistance by 20% using LS-DYNA simulations
Correlated physical tests with FEA results within 5% margin of error
Education
Ph.D., Space Science & Technology, University of Padova, Italy (2021-2024)
M.Sc., Mechanics and Mathematical Modelling, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Russia (2018-2020)
B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, JK Lakshmipat University, India (2014-2018)
Notable Projects
Defense Project: Led FEA simulations achieving 90% accuracy for 3D-printed components
Applied FEA Project: Achieved 15% weight reduction through structural optimization
Publications & Patents
"Effects of Head Morphology on Brain Strains Due to Impacts: A Numerical Approach" (2024)
"Development of detailed Finite Element Models for in silico analyses of brain impact dynamics" (2022)
Patent: 'Compact Bio Composter' - Portable composting system (Design No. 391150-001, 2023)
Awards & Achievements
Gold Medal for "Best Student" in Bachelor's program, JK Lakshmipat University (2018)
1st Runner-up, International BRICS Rugby Tournament - 7 (Team Captain, 2019)
Silver Medal, Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI) CCQC-2017
Software Proficiency
Simulation: Abaqus, Ansys, Nastran, Adams, Hypermesh
CAD: Autodesk Fusion 360, Solidworks, Creo
Scientific Software: Matlab, Mathematica
Programming: Python, Fortran
Languages
English (Advanced)
Italian (Intermediate)
German (Basic)
