Experience
At Ford Motor Company Mexico, I supported the Product Development team across Explorer, Navigator, and Mustang platforms. I owned structural, modal, and thermal analysis for fascia systems, using Abaqus, Hypermesh, ANSA, and CATIA.
I also led low-speed damageability simulations (ECE-42 and Part-581), converting CAD to mesh models and proposing design improvements to protect critical components.
- Developed a meshing workflow for irregular plastic components to improve correlation speed.
- Designed mixed energy absorber systems balancing pedestrian safety and component protection.
- Completed training in Abaqus, LS-Dyna, TeamCenter, and VisMockUp.
Illustrative project example
Example reference aligned with low-speed impact analysis work.
Sonawane, C.R., Shelar, A.L. Strength Enhancement of Car Front Bumper for Slow Speed Impact by FEA Method as per IIHS Regulation. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. C 99, 599-606 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40032-017-0365-y
Patents
Signal drone for automotive industry
An emergency alert system that deploys a drone warning sign to notify nearby traffic during stops. Patent link.
Vehicle with active door zone
Active door inhibitors with selective gating and sensors. Patent link.
Auto-lock energy absorber
Variable stiffness energy absorber for pedestrian protection. Patent link.
Air vent register
Integrated scent-dispensing chamber within vehicle HVAC airflow. Patent link.
