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ARUN B. NAIR 56 Lisbon Avenue,
Buffalo,
New York, 14214-1411.
+1 (716) 435-0393
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering
State University of New York at Buffalo, New York, USA
GPA: 3.2/4.0
June, 2015
Bachelor of Technology, Production Engineering
National Institute of Technology, Calicut, India
October, 2012
WORK EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, University of Buffalo
Fluid and Heat Transfer Lab, Manufacturing Processes
August, 2013 - May 2014
Research Assistant
Development of Ratio Pyrometry Techniques using a Digital
SLR Camera
August, 2014 – May, 2015
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Combustion, Thermodynamics, Internal
Combustion Engines, Compressors/Turbines, High-speed Flows
PROJECTS / SEMINARS / TRAINING
Development of Ratio Pyrometry Techniques using a Digital SLR Camera
Sponsored by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as a part of
advance innovative energy solutions. Development of practical methods to measure temperature field
of objects from the RAW image data obtained from a commercially available digital camera, enabling
temperature measurement to be carried out on archived images and footages of hot bodies emitting
visible light.
Analysis, Design and Fabrication of a Miniature Turbojet Engine
Designing and fabricating a small scale low-thrust turbojet from scratch using commonly available
materials to gain working knowledge in gas turbines and develop innovative approaches as to its
fabrication.
Analysis of Vibration Characteristics of a Body using Magnetic Excitation
Study the resonance and damping characteristics of a body by using electromagnetism to induce and
control vibrations, to develop the performance and fatigue failure characteristics.
Characteristics and Effect of Split Injection in Combustion Ignition Engines
Seminar on the study of effect of split injection on the emission and performance characteristics of a
CI engine, and analyzing the optimum value for the split ratio.
Visited Indian Space Research Organization Inertial Systems Unit, Trivandrum
2 week visit at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Inertial Systems Unit (IISU). Designed
a prototype assembly of accelerometers and gyros for a navigation system, and visited the Precision
Instruments Laboratory (PIL) and Metrology and Inspection Laboratory of the facility.
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Organizing Secretary, Social Engineering Forum
Aimed at implementing skills and knowledge of college students
for the betterment of the society.
Initiated electrification of Wayanad Ghats on a budget of Rs. 30
million, successfully electrified a rural school in Wayanad.
Raised Rs. 30,000 in a fundraiser for a widow.
July, 2010 - April, 2012
LAN Administrator, F Hostel
Responsible for installing, maintaining and troubleshooting the
local area network of 108 rooms.
July, 2011 - April, 2012
VOLUNTEER WORK
Manager, Workshop Committee, Ragam
Part of a team for organizing various workshops and supervision
of resource management for the national cultural fest.
Conducted the Jive and Tango workshops.
February, 2012
Senior Executive, Exhibition Committee, Tathva
Part of a team for organizing exhibition stalls and resource
management for the national techno-management fest.
Supervising and arranging for crowd control.
October, 2010
Junior Executive, Exhibition Committee, Tathva
Part of a team for setting up exhibition stalls and distribution of
resources to the required stalls for the national techno-
management fest.
Assisting and directing visitors.
October, 2009
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Hands-on skill and extensive knowledge regarding most of the hand and power tools, and various
automated machines.
Fast learner - skilled in the art of electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, metal working, and other
workshop trades.
Skilled in computer programming in Matlab, C++, Java, HTML
Knowledge of computer aided design softwares such as ANSYS, Catia, ProE, Creo,
Skilled in Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of birth: January 18, 1991.
Nationality: Indian.
Citizenship: Indian.
Languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam (Fluent)
Spanish, Russian (Beginner)