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Kadhiravan MJ

@kadhiravanmj

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I develop vehicle dynamics models and control concepts for high-performance automotive systems.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute to motorsport engineering, particularly in vehicle dynamics and performance engineering, where I can apply modelling, simulation and control-development skills to challenging automotive problems.

I developed Rimac Technology’s Tank Turn Control Concept, building a 7-DOF torque-vectoring vehicle model in MATLAB/Simulink and proposing a sliding-mode wheel-slip controller. My work reduced longitudinal slip utilisation from 100% to 30% while meeting yaw-moment constraints.

At Cranfield University, I applied vehicle dynamics to an L7e electric quadricycle concept, developing brake-sizing, handling and roll-response models. I recommended a 60:40 front-to-rear weight distribution to support stable understeer behaviour and tuned the vehicle’s roll response.

As Vice-Captain, Technical Lead and Vehicle Dynamics Engineer for Team Torpedo, I helped return a 25-person team to SAEINDIA BAJA competition. I designed suspension, uprights, packaging solutions and manufacturing fixtures, while using simulation and validation methods to improve vehicle performance and build quality.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Individual Research Project: Tank Turn Control Concept

Rimac Technology

May 2026 - Aug 2026 (3 months)

Initiated the 'Tank Turn Control Concept' project for Rimac Technology, developing an emerging feature in the automotive industry. Studied alternative slip ratio definitions and proposed an optimal sliding mode wheel slip controller algorithm to mitigate parasitic motions.

Matlab Sliding Mode Control Torque Vectoring Vehicle Dynamics Pacejka Tyre Model Slip Ratio Optimization

Vice-Captain, Technical Lead and Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Team Torpedo

Jun 2022 - Jun 2025 (3 years)

Co-led a team of 25 to its first SAE BAJA event in 2025 after 4 years of inactivity following COVID-19. Designed double wishbone suspension pick up points and determined roll stiffness from suspension spring rates to achieve the desired roll gradient of 4°/g.

Solidworks Ansys Topology Optimization D P FMEA PFMEA DVP&R Suspension Design Vehicle Dynamics SAE J1100

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cranfield University

Master of Science, Automotive Engineering

2025 -

Activities and societies: Captained the university cricket team; awarded Best Batsman and Best All-Rounder in 2026.

Pursuing an MSc in Automotive Engineering with modules in vehicle dynamics, control, and electrification. Achieved the highest mark in the Vehicle Dynamics module.