Open to Work
I'm a Mechanical Engineering graduate student at the University of Toledo (M.S., expected May 2027; GPA 4.0/4.0), specializing in thermal-fluid systems, CFD simulation, and experimental diagnostics. My work spans EV battery thermal management, high-speed experimental fluid mechanics, and mechanical design: backed by formal coursework in Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, and Numerical Methods.
My current MS research investigates drag coefficients of particles in particle-laden supersonic flow, using Schlieren imaging for shock visualization and PIV/PTV for quantitative velocity-field measurement. I develop custom Python and MATLAB pipelines to process multi-modal experimental datasets from acquisition through drag-coefficient extraction: the same data-driven workflow that directly applies to model calibration and thermal parameter extraction in battery abuse testing.
For my final-year bachelor's capstone at Kathmandu University, I built multi-physics CFD models in Ansys Fluent to evaluate active liquid cooling strategies for Li-ion battery packs. I parametrically varied coolant concentration, flow configuration, and channel geometry to quantify effects on temperature distribution, thermal gradients, and peak cell temperatures: findings directly relevant to thermal runaway risk assessment in next-generation EV battery architectures.
Earlier, I modeled a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain retrofit (Maruti 800) that led to a peer-reviewed publication in IOP Conference Series (2023), and fabricated a flywheel-based regenerative braking system from concept through working prototype. As Team Leader for Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2022 (Team Junkiri), I led SolidWorks chassis modeling and managed international competition logistics in Indonesia.
I'm based in Toledo, OH, graduating May 2027, and open to relocation: particularly for opportunities in battery thermal management, EV systems, and thermal/fluid engineering R&D.
University of Toledo · Toledo, OH
Research
Teaching: Outstanding TA Award, College of Engineering, Spring 2026
Mahavir Shree International Pvt. Ltd. · Kathmandu, Nepal
Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. · Lalitpur, Nepal
MS Thesis · Fluids and Imaging Innovation Lab · University of Toledo · 2025–2027
Advisor: Dr. Omid Amili · Fluids and Imaging Innovation Lab, University of Toledo
My thesis investigates how particles behave aerodynamically in supersonic gas flows: a problem with direct relevance to solid rocket propulsion, powder deposition, and high-speed particulate transport. I design and execute experiments using Schlieren imaging to visualize shock structures and PIV to map velocity fields around particles in the supersonic stream. The resulting multi-modal datasets are processed through custom MATLAB and Python pipelines from acquisition through drag-coefficient extraction.
I also deployed the instrumentation, flow-conditioning hardware, and data-acquisition systems for the supersonic facility — including control logic with safety interlocks and complete engineering documentation — giving me direct experience with the full design-to-hardware cycle in a research environment. This hands-on instrumentation background directly informs how I approach model validation: I understand the physical measurements that simulation results must be checked against.
All schlieren images shown are from the preliminary characterization phase; fine-tuning of the imaging system is ongoing.
SolidWorks · CSWA Certified · All models built from scratch
31 parts · Full engine from air intake to exhaust
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8 parts · 20T/40T gear pair · SKF 6214-2 bearings
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Full body + wheels · Color rendered
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~40 parts · Full aircraft with armaments & landing gear
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Save as assets/models/f16_falcon.STL
Kathmandu University · Department of Mechanical Engineering
Built multi-physics CFD models in Ansys Fluent to compare active liquid cooling strategies for Li-ion battery packs. Parametrically varied coolant concentration, flow configuration, and channel geometry to quantify effects on temperature distribution, thermal gradients, and peak cell temperatures: providing design guidance relevant to thermal runaway risk reduction in EV battery architectures.
Specified and modeled a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain integration for a Maruti 800 chassis: fuel cell stack, balance-of-plant, power electronics, and drivetrain packaging. Performed system-level thermal and safety analysis. Results published as a peer-reviewed paper in IOP Conference Series (2023).
Designed and physically fabricated a flywheel-based regenerative braking system at the KU Technical Training Centre. Project covered energy storage analysis, mechanical design, and full fabrication from concept through working prototype: directly relevant to EV energy recovery systems.
Designed and fabricated a link-and-spring mechanism enabling adaptive radial contact for self-centering navigation within variable-diameter pipelines; modeled components in SolidWorks, selected parts, assembled prototype, and validated performance through mechanical testing. Documented design specifications and test results in technical reports.
Y. Shrestha, A. Subedi, M. Sapkota, P. Paudel, N. K. Yadav, and B. S. Thapa, "Assessing the performance of a demonstrative hydrogen fuel cell power train in the chassis of an internal combustion engine vehicle," IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 1279, no. 1, p. 012003, Mar. 2023.
DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/1279/1/012003
University of Toledo, College of Engineering
Spring 2026Certified SolidWorks Associate in Mechanical Design (CSWA)
May 2023 · Dassault SystèmesCapacity Development Program on EV Technology: power electronics, charging systems, efficiency, and grid integration
May 2023 · Kathmandu UniversitySupervised & unsupervised ML, regression, classification, clustering, pipeline construction
Apr–Jul 2024 · Broadway InfosysStudent leadership and community engagement at Kathmandu University
Team Junkiri · Kathmandu University, Nepal
Aug 2021 – Oct 2022
Led a student team in designing and building an ultra-efficient vehicle for the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia competition held in Indonesia. Responsible for full vehicle chassis and surface modeling in SolidWorks, coordinating fabrication across the team, and managing all international competition logistics.
Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal
May 2020 – Aug 2021
Served as Vice President of the departmental student association, supporting organizational activities, coordinating department events, and representing student interests within the Mechanical Engineering program.
Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal
2021
Contributed to organizing the inaugural University Scholar Conference at Kathmandu University, coordinating logistics and supporting the execution of the institution's first formal academic conference.
I'm graduating in May 2027 and open to opportunities in battery thermal management, EV systems, thermal/fluid engineering R&D, and mechanical design. I'm based in Toledo, OH and open to relocation: including Palo Alto, CA.
Whether you have a role in mind, want to discuss research, or just want to connect, I would love to hear from you.