Hi, I'm Kanad!
I'm a Robotics & Mechatronics Engineer with a background in mechanical systems, control design, and intelligent automation. Currently based in New York and pursuing my master's at NYU.
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Get to know me!
Hi, my name is Kanad and I am a curious, driven, and hands-on mechanical engineer with a strong passion for robotics and autonomous systems.
I graduated from Ahmedabad University in 2025 with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Computer Science. I'm currently pursuing my MS in Mechatronics and Robotics at NYU Tandon.
During my undergraduate studies, I developed a deep interest in building autonomous robots, which led me to work on award-winning rover systems, biomimicking underwater robots, and publish research in CFD simulations.
Outside of academics, I enjoy working on personal tech projects, exploring control systems, and continuously learning through hands-on experimentation. I'm also passionate about sharing knowledge and have worked as a Teaching Assistant for AI and engineering courses.
I believe in learning by doing and strive to bridge mechanical systems with intelligent control. I'm always excited to collaborate, build, and explore what's possible in robotics and engineering.
My Skills
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
Fusion 360
ANSYS Fluent
MATLAB
Simulink
ROS2
Python
Arduino
Raspberry Pi
Linux
Git
GitHub
Jupyter Notebooks
LaTeX
Gazebo
OpenCV
Control Systems
Work Experience
Teaching Assistant – Summer Internship 2025
January 2025 – July 2025Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India
- Created and managed assignments for a class of 51 students, ensuring timely submission and grading.
- Played a key role in resolving queries and providing academic support to students, while maintaining alignment with faculty expectations.
R&D Intern
May 2024 – July 2024Forbes Marshall, Pune, India
- Worked on a steam-operated condensate pump project during my internship at Forbes Marshall, focusing on calculating efficiencies, designing experiments, and improving pump performance. My mentor for this project was Mr. Vinay Swakul.
Teaching Assistant – Summer Internship 2024
March 2024 – August 2024Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India
- Created and managed assignments for a class of 64 students, ensuring timely submission and grading.
- Played a key role in resolving queries and providing academic support to students, while maintaining alignment with faculty expectations.
Teaching Assistant – Artificial Intelligence
August 2023 – Dec 2023Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India
- Graded student assignments and evaluated group projects for an undergraduate course with an enrolment of 40 students.
- Conducted doubt-clearing sessions and provided detailed feedback during extra sessions to support students in improving their understanding and performance.
