Joseph Puthenpurackel Joy

Conducts CFD studies of airflow management in open refrigerated display cabinets and supports laboratory testing and instrumentation of refrigeration prototypes. Develops CAD designs and rapid prototypes using additive manufacturing for product development and test fixtures.

Performed FEA simulations to assess dynamic stresses in AVDS robotic joints during aircraft drilling operations. Identified potential failure points and proposed design enhancements, improving joint reliability.

Conducted tensile and fatigue tests on CFRP materials used in wing/fuselage components. Supported structural assembly on the shop floor and assisted R&D teams with process optimisation and material usage analysis.

Completed the Green Energy Bootcamp, focusing on sustainable energy solutions.

Activities and societies: Group project on sustainable casting of A356 alloy involving CFD simulations, microstructure analysis, and mechanical testing.

MSc in Aerospace Manufacturing with modules in additive and subtractive manufacturing, composite processing, aircraft assembly, and supply chain management. Thesis on simulation-based drilling stress analysis of AVDS robot joints in collaboration with Airbus.

Completed Linux Command Line Basics, covering essential command line operations.

Activities and societies: Award-winning project on airborne wind energy generation; state-level innovation award received.

BEng in Aeronautical Engineering covering aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, control engineering, FEA, and CFD. Projects included airborne wind energy generation using kites and morphing wing aerodynamics.

Completed Siemens NX Essentials for NX Designer certification, covering fundamental CAD design skills.

Earned ROBCAD Simulation Certification, demonstrating proficiency in robotic simulation.