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Soham SharmaAerospace Design & Computational Engineering
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Soham Sharma
Research & Engineering Portfolio
FLOW REGIME:Mach 0.3 - 1.9
CONVERGENCE:Residuals < 10^-6
MESH RESOLUTION:y+ < 1 Boundary Layers
DEFENSE UAV:Flight-Tested Hardware
Semifinalist @ NACDEC THAR (FDR Round)1st Place • Tech Expo 2024

Soham Sharma

Aerospace Design Engineer specializing in tactical UAV airframes, CAD/CAM mechanical assemblies, and propulsion mechanisms — with CFD and numerical simulations applied to validate aerodynamic performance.

Engineering Discipline & Philosophy

Developing flight-ready aerospace structures, defense UAV airframes, and propulsion mechanisms verified through advanced computational fluid dynamics.

B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering (2024–2027)University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun
Diploma in Aerospace Engineering (2021–2024)Parul University, Vadodara
Explore 3D Hangar (28 CAD Models)Engineering Projects

Core Engineering Competencies

Computational & Experimental
Flow SolversOpenFOAM, SU2, ANSYS
Flight RegimesSubsonic to Supersonic (Mach 0.3–1.9)
CAD & Generative CAMFusion 360, SolidWorks, 5-Axis
Defense CollaborationIndian Army / amosAerospace
Propulsion TestingSolid Rocket Motors & TVC Gimbals
Active in developing low-drag aerodynamic geometries, meshing convergence (y+ < 1), and flight-testing tactical multirotors.
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PHYSICAL VALIDATION & NUMERICAL ANALYSIS

CFD & Simulation Results

Computational fluid dynamics applied as a rigorous validation tool to verify aerodynamic designs, shock waves, and transient structural responses.

Solvers: OpenFOAM • ANSYS • SU2
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Dynamic Structural Deformation

Transient Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)

Structural Aeroelasticity & Flutter Analysis

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Transonic Transitional Wake

Projectile Wake Dynamics & Vortex Shedding

Ballistic Trajectory Stability & Spin Decay

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Unsteady Flow Separation

Atmospheric Ballistics Wake Resolution

Center of Pressure (CP) Migration

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Uncontrolled Wake Turbulence

Unfletched Flow Detachment Comparison

Baseline Drag & Yaw Instability Validation

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Subsonic Pressure Coefficient Distribution (Mach 0.3)
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Mach 0.30 Incompressible Limit

Subsonic Pressure Coefficient Distribution (Mach 0.3)

Stagnation Point & Forebody Gradient

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High-Subsonic Compressibility Contours (Mach 0.7)
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Mach 0.70 Compressible Subsonic

High-Subsonic Compressibility Contours (Mach 0.7)

Local Acceleration & Suction Peak Analysis

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Transonic Shock Wave Formation (Mach 1.0)
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Mach 1.00 Transonic Shock

Transonic Shock Wave Formation (Mach 1.0)

Normal Shock Boundary-Layer Interaction (SBLI)

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Supersonic Fin Shock & Expansion Fans (Mach 1.0)
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Mach 1.00 Shock Reflections

Supersonic Fin Shock & Expansion Fans (Mach 1.0)

Control Surface Wave Drag Verification

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FEATURED WORK & RESEARCH

Engineering Projects

Selected research in supersonic flow solvers, solid rocket motors, turbomachinery design, and autonomous aerospace applications.

Propulsion & OrdnanceRocket Propulsion & Ballistics

Solid Propellant Rocket System

Single-stage solid rocket motor design modeled with custom propellant grain geometry, static test firing telemetry, and OpenRocket flight simulations.

Propellant ChemistryPotassium Nitrate & Sorbitol (KNSB)
Motor ConfigurationSingle-Stage Solid Rocket
OpenRocketFusion 360MATLAB+2
Propulsion & OrdnanceGas Turbine Engines & Turbomachinery

Centrifugal Compressor Impeller CAD Model

Centrifugal compressor stage and diffuser aerodynamic geometry modeled for micro-turbojet engine feasibility in Autodesk Fusion 360 with thermodynamic cycle evaluation.

Component TypeCentrifugal Impeller & Diffuser
Design ScopeAerodynamic 3D CAD Modeling
Fusion 360 CADPyCycleThermodynamic Cycle Modeling+1
Propulsion & OrdnanceDefense Systems & Ordnance

Mechanical Impact Trigger (Mock 3D CAD & FEA)

Mechanical-inertial impact initiation mechanism modeled in 3D CAD with transient structural shock FEA simulations to evaluate structural durability and interlock kinematics.

Mechanism TypeInertial Impact Trigger & Interlock
Analysis ScopeTransient Shock FEA Simulation
SolidWorksANSYS Mechanical Shock FEAKinematic Assembly+1
Aerodynamics & CFDComputational Fluid Dynamics

Parallel CFD Solvers & Supersonic Mach Sweeps

High-fidelity parallelized compressible flow simulations across Mach 0.3 to 1.9 using OpenFOAM and automated Python SU2 scripting, leveraging industrial aerodynamic methods from S&I internship.

Mesh Cell Count1.4M+ Hex-Dominant Cells
Mach Range0.3 (Subsonic) to 1.9 (Supersonic)
OpenFOAMSU2Pointwise+2
Aerodynamics & CFDAviation Safety & Turbofan Ingestion Mitigation

Bird Strike Prevention System (Tech Expo 1st Place)

Award-winning aerodynamic intake deflection concept designed to divert airborne objects away from critical turbofan core compressor stages, evaluated using ANSYS simulation.

Recognition1st Place, Tech Expo 2024
Validation ToolANSYS Simulation Suite
ANSYSSolidWorksAerodynamic Deflection Modeling+1
Aerodynamics & CFDAncient Ballistics & Aerodynamic Stability

Ballistics & Flight Dynamics of the Arrow (Dhanurved)

Analytical research and computational aerodynamic simulations investigating flow stability, center of pressure migration, and wake vortex patterns on classical Indian projectile designs.

Analysis RegimeTransitional Unsteady Wake
Research BasisDhanurveda Principles
OpenFOAMSU2MATLAB+2
Autonomous SystemsGenerative AI & Drone Engineering

AI Drone Design Assistant

Full-stack aerospace engineering platform powered by Gemini API, React, and TypeScript for rapid airframe sizing, motor-propeller thrust matching, and automated aerodynamic fixes.

AI EngineGemini 1.5 Pro / Flash Multi-modal
Optimization ParametersPayload, AUW, Flight Time, Wing Area
Gemini APIReactTypeScript+2
Autonomous SystemsProject Optimization & Operations Research

PERT Aerospace Project Workflow Optimizer

Critical Path Method (CPM) and PERT calculation suite for aerospace flight-test and prototype manufacturing programs with 3-point probabilistic scheduling.

AlgorithmBeta Distribution Probabilistic CPM
StackReact + Firebase + Web Workers
ReactFirebaseOperations Research+1
Autonomous SystemsSystems Engineering & Logistics

Comprehensive Aerospace Inventory & Telemetry System

Enterprise avionics components inventory and bill-of-materials (BOM) tracking platform with immutable component serial logs, QR telemetry, and flight hardware lifecycle audits.

DatabasePostgreSQL / Firebase Realtime
TelemetryActive Stock & MTBF Hardware Health
Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSS+2
Research & Software ToolsAcademic Research Tooling & Literature Review

ResearchLoom (Academic Literature Synthesis & Review Workbench)

Free, open-source desktop research workbench designed to accelerate literature reviews for students, researchers, and academics with multi-repository search, structured abstract triage, PRISMA 2020 review tracking, local PDF vaults, and grounded Q&A.

Primary FunctionLiterature Review Acceleration & Synthesis
Academic SourcesOpenAlex, arXiv, Crossref, Europe PMC, DOAJ
TypeScriptReactDesktop App+5
TECHNICAL ARSENAL

Skills & Tooling

Specialized engineering software, numerical solvers, propulsion test rigs, and hardware fabrication tools.

AV-01 // CAD

CAD, CAM & Generative Design

4 Documented Modules

Autodesk Fusion 360

Expert

Surface modeling, parametric assemblies, 5-axis CAM toolpaths, structural generative design.

Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks

Advanced

Detailed aerospace mechanical drafting, mold design, FEA stress validation.

ArtCAM & XCAD/CAM

Advanced

Precision CNC routing, profile cut generation, composite tooling.

3D CAD Mesh Engineering

Expert

STL triangulation clean-up, surface repair, reverse engineering.

CAREER & FIELD WORK

Work Experience

Industrial computational fluid dynamics, military drone systems integration, and mechanical testing.

CFD Intern / Computational Aerodynamics Engineer

S&I Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
CompletedBengaluru / Remote, India
Performing high-fidelity 2D and 3D aerodynamic simulations for defense and commercial client aerospace geometries using the HiFun industrial solver.
Constructing multi-million cell structured and hybrid unstructured meshes with fine prism inflation layers ensuring y+ < 1 for accurate boundary layer shear stress.
Analyzing flow separation, transonic drag divergence, and lift-to-drag optimization on military airframes and projectile surfaces.
Developing automated Python data extraction scripts to compile aerodynamic coefficient matrices (CL, CD, CM) across wide Angle of Attack (AoA) sweeps.
Tools:HiFun CFDPointwiseParaViewPythonLinux HPC

Defense Drone Trainee & Systems Integrator

AUTOmicroUAS / amosAerospace (Jalandhar Cantt)
Jul 2025Punjab, India
Collaborated in defense UAV manufacturing initiatives conducted in direct engagement with the Indian Army.
Hands-on integration, hardware wiring, and structural assembly of tactical Kamikaze drones and ordnance-carrying FPV quadcopters.
Designed and machined custom carbon-fiber and 3D-printed landing gear, quick-release ordnance fixtures, and antenna telemetry mounts.
Conducted outdoor tactical FPV flight testing, evaluating high-speed low-altitude maneuverability, fail-safe RTL triggers, and payload release dynamics.
Tools:UAV HardwareFPV FlightIndian Army Collaboration3D PrintingCNC RoutingOrdnance Mounts

Precision Systems & Medical Engineering Intern

Allengers Medical Systems
May 2023Chandigarh, India
Interned in high-precision electromechanical systems assembly, calibration, and quality verification.
Assisted in structural tolerance verification and electro-mechanical alignment for precision medical imaging hardware.
Learned industrial manufacturing standards, ISO quality documentation, and rigorous component life-cycle tracking.
Tools:Precision EngineeringElectro-mechanical AssembliesQuality AssuranceIndustrial Safety
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Leadership & Responsibilities

2024 - PresentUPES Model United Nations (MUN)

Treasurer & Sponsorship Head

Managing institutional budgeting and secured marquee corporate sponsorships for international collegiate summit.

2024 - PresentUPES Debate Club

Sub-Head (Equity & Mentorship)

Mentored over 60 junior orators and adjudicated university-level Parliamentary Debates.

2023 - 2024Dirt Marshalls Karting Championship

Head of Sponsorship

Spearheaded corporate sponsor outreach and vendor logistics for university racing team chassis development.

RECOGNITIONS & ACCREDITATIONS

Honors & Certifications

Recognized national design competition placements, tech expo innovation prizes, and technical drone training.

SEMIFINALS // FDR ROUND2024

Semifinalist - NACDEC THAR Competition

NACDEC India

Completed till the Final Design Report (FDR) round (Semifinals) for comprehensive aircraft conceptual and aerodynamic design.

Verified Achievement
1ST PRIZE2024

1st Place - Tech Expo 2024

Parul University

Awarded 1st Place for the Bird Strike Prevention System engineering prototype.

Verified Achievement
RUNNER UP2024

1st Runner-Up - Yugmak 2024

UPES Dehradun

Recognized for innovative engineering design and technical presentation.

Verified Achievement
UAV SYSTEMS2024

Drone Engineering Certification

Corizo

Advanced certification covering drone aerodynamics, flight controllers, motor sizing, and autonomous missions.

Verified Achievement
AERODYNAMICS2023

FEA / CFD Simulation Training

FEYNMAN AEROSPACE

Hands-on industrial training in finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and grid convergence.

Verified Achievement
UAV TECH2023

Drone Technology Certification

Parul University

Fundamental principles of multirotor dynamics, telemetry sensors, and airframe construction.

Verified Achievement
COMMUNICATION2023

1st Runner-Up Speaking Skills

Byte XL

Awarded 1st Runner-Up for technical communication and oratory excellence.

Verified Achievement
COMMUNICATIONS

Get in Touch

Available for computational fluid dynamics research, UAV airframe engineering, propulsion system development, and technical collaboration.

Direct Contact Channels

Primary Emailssoham874@gmail.com
Secondary Emailsans.soham@gmail.com
Phone+91 9805204130
LocationDehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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