Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
sections.external_links.name
Affiliations
Languages
PROJECTS
Accomplishments
EXTRACURRICULAR
Timeline
Generic

Affan

Karachi,Pakistan

Summary

Third-year Mechanical Engineering student passionate about Aerospace and Automotive Engineering, eager to apply my academic knowledge and soft skills gained by working in diverse teams and organizations. My strengths include complex engineering problem-solving, CAD and simulation software proficiency, and Project Management. Designed and fabricated multiple R/C planes from scratch with the most efficient propulsion systems. Seeking a new challenge as an intern in the engineering field.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Captain

Team ICARUS
Topi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
08.2024 - Current
  • Led the team in creating RC aerobatic aircraft for the NDBFC 2024 (Organized by HEC Pakistan annually)

Chassis Design Head

Team Moto GIKI
Topi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
08.2023 - 02.2025
  • Designed bike chassis for participating in Moto Student, Spain

Drivetrain Head

GIK Formula Team Infinity
Topi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
01.2023 - 02.2025
  • Participating in Formula Student UK
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by passing on the drivetrain knowledge to my juniors.

Design Head

Team Invictus
Topi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
11.2022 - 02.2025
  • Designed the R/C aircraft and ran different simulations on XFLR5 and ANSYS.
  • Fabricated the flying prototypes to compete in the Design Build Fly Competition, USA.
  • Produced comprehensive reports and secured a top global position in the AIAA DBF Competition 2024 .


Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

GIK INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
09.2022 -

INTERMEDIATE - Pre-Engineering

BAHRIA COLLEGE KARSAZ
08.2020 - 03.2022

MATRICULATION - Science

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PAKISTAN
09.2018 - 04.2020

Skills

  • Aircraft Design
  • CAD and Solid Modeling
  • ANSYS Proficiency
  • Thermodynamic Analysis
  • XFLR5 Proficiency
  • Prototyping and Rigorous Testing
  • Basic C Programming Skills
  • Documentation Skills

sections.external_links.name

Affiliations

  • Student Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).
  • Student Member, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Languages

English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Hindi
Fluent
Sindhi
Advanced

PROJECTS

1. R/C Plane Design and fabrication Project

· Conceptualized and fabricated an R/C Plane, considering aerodynamics, structural integrity, and propulsion system efficiency.

· Tools used: SolidWorks and XFLR5.

2. Electronic Propulsion System Optimization

· Collaborated on enhancing propulsion efficiency through fluid dynamics analysis.

· Tools used: Ecalc for calculations.

3. Aircraft Monitoring System

· Developed MATLABcode to accurately detect and visualize location and velocity parameters using radars.

4.  Designed an ORC for 10 kW Net Power

· Selected optimal working fluid, created a system schematic, and integrated a solar heater as the heat source.

· Calculated component sizes, and mass flow rates and identified exergy destruction points.

· Analyzed effects of varying conditions on system performance.

5. Wire Crawling Robot

· Designed the single-driver linkage system robot, with calculations and simulation on Linkage software.

· Complemented by CAD modeling and prototype development.

6. Topology Optimization of an Aircraft Bracket

· Performed FEA analysis by applying loads to various axes.

· Applied optimization techniques for material reduction while ensuring structural integrity.

Accomplishments

    · Dean's Honor List: consistent placement on the Dean's List every semester.

EXTRACURRICULAR

Member of AIAA GIKI Chapter: Actively participating in educational workshops, and industry networking events.

 • Volunteer in IMechE GIKI Chapter: Facilitated Reverse Engineering workshops, enhancing peer learning.

Timeline

Captain

Team ICARUS
08.2024 - Current

Chassis Design Head

Team Moto GIKI
08.2023 - 02.2025

Drivetrain Head

GIK Formula Team Infinity
01.2023 - 02.2025

Design Head

Team Invictus
11.2022 - 02.2025

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

GIK INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
09.2022 -

INTERMEDIATE - Pre-Engineering

BAHRIA COLLEGE KARSAZ
08.2020 - 03.2022

MATRICULATION - Science

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PAKISTAN
09.2018 - 04.2020
Affan