Stony Brook University, State University of New York

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering
Concentration: Design and Robotics, Minor: Applied Mathematics

Publications

• Ph.D. Dissertation

  • Analytical and Machine Learning Based Frameworks for Synthesis of Planar, Spherical and Spatial Mechanisms [PDF] [PPT]

• Journal Articles

  • Sharma S., Purwar A. “A Machine Learning Approach to Solve the Alt–Burmester Problem for Synthesis of Defect-Free Spatial Mechanisms”, ASME Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering 2022 [PDF] [Video]

  • Sharma S., Purwar A. “Using a Point-Line-Plane Representation for Unified Simulation of Planar and Spherical Mechanisms”, ASME Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering 2020 [PDF]

  • Sharma S., Purwar A, and Q. J. Ge. “A Motion Synthesis Approach to Solving Alt-Burmester Problem by Exploiting Fourier Descriptor Relationship Between Path and Orientation Data “, ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics 2019 [PDF]

  • Sharma S., Purwar A, and Q. J. Ge. “An Optimal Parametrization Scheme for Path Generation Using Fourier Descriptors for Four-Bar Mechanism Synthesis”, ASME Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering 2019 [PDF]

• Conference Papers

  • Sharma S., Purwar A. “Path Synthesis of Defect-free Spatial 5-SS Mechanisms using Machine Learning”, ASME IDETC-CIE2020 [PDF]

  • Sharma S., Purwar A. “Unified Motion Synthesis of Spatial Seven-bar Platform Mechanisms and Planar Four-bar Mechanisms”, ASME IDETC-CIE2020 [PDF]

  • Sharma S., Purwar A. “Using a Point-Line-Plane Representation for Unified Simulation of Planar and Spherical Mechanisms”, ASME IDETC-CIE2019 [PDF]

  • Sharma S., Purwar A, and Q. J. Ge. “A Motion Synthesis Approach to Solving Alt-Burmester Problems by Exploiting Fourier Descriptor Relationship Between Path and Orientation Data “, ASME IDETC-CIE2018 [PDF]

  • Sharma S., Purwar A, and Q. J. Ge. “Optimal Non-Uniform Parametrization for Fourier Descriptor Based Path Synthesis of Four Bar Mechanisms”, ASME IDETC-CIE2018 [PDF]

• M.S. Thesis

  • Web-based Mixed Synthesis of Planar Four-bar Mechanisms [PDF] [PPT]

Projects

• A Machine Learning approach to Path Synthesis of crank-rocker mechanisms [PDF]

  • Path tracing mechanisms with optimum transmission angle are synthesized using Artificial Neural Network.
  • Input features are calculated using Wavelet transformation to capture the temporal path information.

• Motion Systhesis of Planar Four-bar Mechanisms [PDF]

  • Solving Five pose Burmester Motion Synthesis Problem using Kinematic Mapping in an interactive OpenGL based environment implementation in C++.

• Motion Planning for a Robot with Two Anthropomorphic 6-DOF Arms [PDF]

  • Inverse Kinematics and Dual Quaternion interpolation based optimal trajectory planning to pick and place objects considering individual arm’s workspace and dexterity.

• Fracture test analysis for compact tension specimen [PDF]

  • Finite element analysis of a fracture specimen to predict and validate deformations at the crack tip.

• Quality Improvement of Aircraft Wing Assembly [PDF]

  • Identifying and correcting the root cause for high rejection rate of final assembly using Pareto Charts, Cause and Effect Diagrams, Control Charts, and Histograms.

• Conceptual Design [PDF] [PDF]

  • Conceptual design of an Ergonomic Nutcracker and Stone Crusher.
  • Formulation of product design specification and criteria and generation of the best possible product concept.

Coursework

• Machine Learning in Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines (MEC 634)
• Robotics: Theory and Application (MEC 529)
• Kinematic Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanisms (MEC 567)
• Advanced Dynamics (MEC 568)
• Vibration & Control (MEC 532)
• Product Design, Concept Development, and Optimization (MEC 525)
• Geometrical Modelling for CAD/CAM (MEC 572)
• Applied Stress Analysis (MEC 530)
• Finite Element Methods (MEC 539)
• Total Quality Management (MEC 585)
• Mathematical Methods in Engineering Analysis (MEC 507)
• Numerical Analysis (AMS 526)
• Discrete Mathematics (AMS 547 / CSE 547)
• Analysis of Algorithms (AMS 542 / CSE 548)

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering

Projects

• Tessellation Algorithms [PDF]

  • Reviewed algorithms used for the tessellation of Voronoi Diagrams and Delaunay Triangulation and implemented tessellation on a sample set.
  • Coding and simulation were done on MATLAB.

• Mold Design and Manufacturing [PDF]

  • Designed and manufactured molds for irrigation industry products for Injection Molding Process.
  • Flow Analysis results were used to optimize the design and a Pricing Strategy was developed for industry partners.

• Deformation Analysis and Validation of Cycle Frame [PDF]

  • Modeled frame elements and calculated the deformations for the model on MATLAB.
  • Analyzed the model on ANSYS to validate the results.

• Automatic Bartender [PDF]

  • Developed a concept of a sensor-based automatic multiple liquid mixing mechanism and simulated it using PLC (Programmable Logic Control).
  • Used Solidworks, PLC ladder logic and Labview.

• Remote Controlled Hovercraft [PDF]

  • Designed, analyzed and fabricated a Remote Controlled Hovercraft.
  • Modeled the design, performed the lift and thrust calculations and did CFD analysis.
  • Used ANSYS CFX, Solidworks, PTC Creo, and Labview.

• Computer Aided Manufacturing Projects [PDF] [PDF]

  • Solved a simplified 2-D Stock Cutting Problem and implemented it through GUI using MATLAB.
  • Modeled, Assembled and Simulated the Treadle Sewing Machine using PTC Creo.

• Computer Aided Design Projects [PDF] [PDF] [PDF]

  • Developed interactive GUI for 3D Transformation of Geometrical Shapes on MATLAB.
  • Implemented Hermite Curve, Bezier Curve and B-Splines in 3D on MATLAB.
  • Implemented Bilinear Surfaces, Ruled Surfaces, Coons Bicubic Surface Patch, Bezier Surfaces and B-Spline Surfaces in 3D on MATLAB.

• Computer Aided Optimization Projects [PDF]

  • Topography optimization of a pressure tank to minimize wall displacement.
  • Topology optimization of an automotive control arm to minimize deformation and volume of the component.
  • Topology optimization of a clutch pedal to minimize the weight of the part.
  • Free size optimization of an aircraft wing rib to minimize weight and maximize stiffness.
  • Used Altair Hyperworks, HyperMesh, and OptiStruct.

• Human Powered Energy Device [PDF]

  • Designed and Fabricated a Product Concept that harnessed human power.
  • Two attachments were designed: Portable Fan and Electric Generator.
  • Modeled and Assembled using PTC Creo.

• Landing Gear Mechanism

  • Analysed and Fabricated Airplane Landing Gear Mechanism. Analysis was done using MSC Adams.