Dhruv P.

Experience

• Technical Head Team Eta · Internship Jan 2025 – Present 1 yrs 9 mos Mumbai, Maharashtra, India I am currently leading the end-to-end vehicle design and manufacturing of an ultra-lightweight carbon fiber composite monocoque chassis for the Shell Eco-marathon. Leveraging aerodynamic packaging constraints and structural load paths, I engineered the chassis geometry and composite layup schedule using carbon fiber skins and core materials to maximize torsional rigidity while maintaining a minimal weight footprint. Through extensive CAD surfacing and FEA simulation, I optimized stress distribution across hardpoints, suspension pickup nodes, and driver safety envelopes. I am directly executing the hands-on fabrication lifecycle—including mold prep, precision ply layups, core integration, and resin infusion—to deliver an aerodynamically sleek, competition-ready monocoque built for peak energy efficiency.
• Brakes Head Team Eta · Internship Jan 2025 – May 2026 1 yrs 4 mos Mumbai, Maharashtra, India I designed and manufactured a complete custom hydraulic braking system from scratch for an ultra-efficient urban concept vehicle competing in the Shell Eco-marathon. Based on dynamic load transfer and strict energy-efficiency constraints, I sized the master cylinder, caliper piston areas, and pedal ratio to achieve balanced front-to-rear brake bias with minimal drag and rotational mass. After 3D CAD modeling and structural stress analysis to eliminate compliance while paring down weight, I precision-machined the mounting hardware and assembled the hydraulic circuit. Finally, I pressure-tested, bled, and track-validated the system under competitive conditions, ensuring crisp pedal feel, zero pressure drop, and reliable stopping performance.