Take the first step and reach out. It starts with a simple coversation with your professor that opens the door to mentorship, collaboration, and growth.
Mahir Gandhi
Mechanical Engineering
Research Topic: Optimization of Ultrasonic Welding Parameters for Impact Damage Mitigation and Microcrack Closure in 3D Printed Plates
Graduation Year: 2027
Undergraduate Research Ambassador
Research Poster Located in the STEM Building
Research Experience:
Current:
- Honors Research Scholar, P.U.M.A Lab (August 2024-Present)
Previous:
- Honors Research Seminar, UGS 200H (Aug 2023-May 2024)
- Student Researcher, E.S.M Lab (Feb 2024-May 2024)
- EnSURE Research Intern, P.U.M.A Lab (May 2024-August 2024)
Experience With:
- Literature review
- Cross-cultural and cross-disciple coordination
- Communication
- Project presentation
- 3D CAD for fixture design
- Experimental design
- Material testing
- Ultrasonic welding
- Metallurgy
- Microscopy (SEM/EDS, optical)
- FT-IR spectroscopy
Campus Involvement:
- Involved with the MSU Solar Racing Team
- MSU Tower Guard,
- Undergraduate International Indian Students Association
- Engineering Student Council. Besides being a Research Scholar
- Resident Assistant.
Post-Graduation Plans:
- Technical Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a field that aligns with my research interests.
