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Jahnavi P.

Mechanical engineering professional with SolidWorks, OpenSCAD, Fusion 360 and CFD expertise.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Global rank:

4,549 / 127,963

Skill pts: 10

2D & 3D Modeling Solidworks Autocad Fusion 360 CFD OpenFoam OpenFOAM

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About

Hi! My name is Jahnavi. I LOVE creative roles where I get to bring my ideas to life. I primarily work in mechanical design and CFD-related projects. Recently, I worked on the EcoPot project to apply my skills to a real-world problem: improving energy efficiency for communities that rely on open-fire cooking.

In this project, I designed and iterated pot geometries using CAD, OpenSCAD, Fusion 360 & OpenFOAM. I focused on rounded bases and lids to optimize heat retention. I ran CFD simulations in OpenFoam to analyze thermal performance and refine designs.

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Experience

Mechanical Design Volunteer Public Invention · Part-time Jan 2026 – Present 3 mos Remote, OR, United States Designed and iterated pot geometries in OpenSCAD, incorporating rounded bases, lids, and heat-transfer features to improve thermal efficiency.

Performed CFD simulations in OpenFOAM to analyze heat distribution and optimize pot designs under open-fire conditions. Applied thermodynamics and heat-transfer principles to support design decisions and improve energy utilization. Collaborated with the team to research, prototype, and refine designs for communities relying on open-fire cooking. Our designs will soon be 3D printed.

Education

American University In Dubai Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, 3.5 2025 – 2029 (expected) Activities and Societies: null I founded a core team of 8 members to establish and run the university's Debate Club from the ground up.
Furthermore, I collaborated with 5+ faculty members and professors to plan and host events. We organized and led multiple debate events over the semester with 60+ attendees on a wide range of topics.

I had the chance to represent the university as part of a team at EEG 2025, developing strong skills in public speaking, critical thinking and presentation.

Other experience

Lead-Screw Driven Bellows Pump for Low-Cost Ventilator Designed a lead-screw-driven bellows pump to convert motor rotation into precise, controlled linear motion, enabling delivery of repeatable tidal volumes. The design prioritizes mechanical simplicity to enhance reliability while simplifying assembly and maintenance. It is further optimized for affordability and ease of manufacturing, making it well-suited for deployment in resource-constrained settings.
Heat Sink Cooling Module Designed a forced-air cooling module incorporating an axial fan and a finned heat sink optimized for compact, confined systems. The airflow was strategically directed through the fin stack to enhance convective heat transfer while minimizing recirculation zones and pressure losses. Thermal simulations were conducted to evaluate temperature distribution and heat flow characteristics, enabling validation of the design under steady-state conditions within acceptable thermal limits. The solution is well-suited for applications in electronics, medical devices, and other enclosed systems requiring efficient and reliable heat dissipation.
Robot Arm Designed and modeled a mechanically realistic 6-DOF industrial robotic arm entirely in CAD. Based on real-world assembly manipulators including a rotating base, shoulder, elbow, and three-axis wrist configuration. Designed each joint as an independent, mechanically valid component. Assembled all joints into a complete serial manipulator reflecting real industrial kinematics.