Manas M.

Education

• Veer Surendra Sai University Of Technology (VSSUT,Formerly UCE), Burla Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering · (November 2022 - May 2026), Mechanical Engineering, 8.02 2022 – 2026 Activities and Societies: CAD LEAD February 2023 - June 2024 (1 year 5 months) Sambalpur 3D Modeling: Build high-fidelity 3D models of fuselages, wings, and tail sections. Component Integration: Design internal layouts for batteries, avionics, servos, and propulsion systems.Weight Optimization: Manage structural weight and balance to maintain the correct Center of Gravity. Manufacturability: Optimize designs for balsa laser cutting, 3D printing, and composite molding.Cross-Team Collaboration: Import airfoil profiles from aerodynamics and coordinate with the fabrication team Engineering Drawings: Generate precise 2D blueprints, manufacturing tolerances, and Bills of Materials Strategic Leadership: Spearhead the technical and operational roadmap for
  VSSUT’s official aviation club, leading a multidisciplinary team of over 100
  aviation enthusiasts.
  Full Lifecycle Oversight: Direct the complete development of fixed-wing UAVs,
  from conceptual system architecture through physical fabrication and flight
  validation.
  Cross-Functional Synchronization: Align efforts across CAD, Aerodynamics,
  Avionics, Propulsion, and Fabrication departments to ensure cohesive
  subsystem integration.
  Mission Command: Lead field operations and autonomous flight testing
  as Mission Commander, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and
  mission objectives.
  Technical Compliance: Oversee design adherence to national technical
  rulebooks and weight constraints for competitions like the SAEISS Drone
  Development Challenge.
  Stakeholder Representation: Serve as the primary point of contact for
  university authorities, industry sponsors, and national competition judges.
  Talent Development: Manage annual recruitment and structure technical
  training pipelines to bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical
  aerospace engineering.
  Project & Resource Management: Establish design and testing timelines,
  manage club budgets, and procure raw materials to ensure project milestones
  are met.