Shubham Ambekar
Aerospace & Mechanical Engineer
Engineering Precision through Computational Design & Advanced Manufacturing
About Me
Engineering PhilosophyI am a graduate student in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at USC, with a primary focus on Mechanical Design and Advanced Manufacturing.
I specialize in transforming complex concepts into robust mechanical systems. By bridging computational design with practical implementation, I deliver engineering solutions that are both analytically rigorous and mechanically sound.
Currently, I am developing high-performance composites and next-generation mechanical systems, constantly pushing the limits of engineering possibility.
Academic Background
Education & QualificationsMaster of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Jan 2025 - Dec 2026University of Southern California
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Aug 2021 – Jul 2024Savitribai Phule Pune University
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
2017 - 2021PCET's Pimpri Chinchwad Polytechnic
Professional Experience
Career TrajectoryAdvance Composites & Design Lab
Composite Research Student | Los Angeles, CA
BEACON SolidWorks
Application Engineer | Pune, India
Bharat Electronics Limited
Design & Development Intern | Pune, India
Renuka Forge
Machine Floor Manager | Moshi, India
Renuka Auto Crank
Quality Engineer | Bhosari, India
Technical Arsenal
Skills & CompetenciesTechnical Engineering
Computational & Software
Professional
Case Studies
Selected ProjectsAI Assisted Planar Slicing for 3D Printing
Sep 2025 – Dec 2025
Engineered 'Smart Orient' algorithms utilizing Monotone Chain convex hull analysis and weighted cost heuristics to automate optimal build orientation. Implemented 'AI Planar Slicing' via spatial grid discretization and surface normal deviation analysis to dynamically modulate layer thickness. Architected 'MotoMind', an agentic AI integration utilizing Gemini 2.5 Flash.
Design, FEA & 3D Printing of Hat Stiffened Fuselage
Sep 2025 – Dec 2025
Designed a hat-stiffened fuselage in Siemens NX and validated structural integrity via linear static FEA (NX Nastran) under 1000 lbf compressive loads. Conducted physical compression testing on 3D-printed prototypes to verify FEA predictions.
Rescue Assistance Rover (RAR)
Aug 2023 – Apr 2024
Designed and developed a robust disaster response vehicle equipped with advanced sensors and autonomous navigation. Engineered a rocker-bogie suspension system with Ackerman steering for superior mobility across complex terrains.
Supra SAE Vehicle Design
2022 – 2023
Led the vehicle design team, overseeing CAD modeling, chassis optimization, and component integration using SolidWorks and ANSYS. Coordinated a multidisciplinary team to ensure manufacturability and compliance with SAE standards.
Publications
Research & PapersDesign & Development of Rescue Assistance Rover for Land-Based Operations
Jul 30, 2024