Rohan Sanghai
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I am Rohan, a Mechanical Engineering student specializing in Advanced Manufacturing and Design Graduate Student at MIT in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
After receiving my undergraduate degree from Maharashtra Institute of Technology (coincidentally also abbreviated as MIT), I worked at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics on the upcoming LIGO-India Project. This is where I developed a passion for precision design and manufacturing.
Currently, I am a part of the Device Realization Lab under Dr. Brian Anthony, where I work on developing education modules to democratize engineering education at an affordable cost. Apart from my academics, I enjoy modeling accurately scaled models of cities and 3D printing them, going around Boston photographing landscapes and I also enjoy learning about astronomy and philosophy.
Projects
'Aryabhata' Astronomical Observatory
Designed and integrated a system of telescopes with computer-controlled mount and dome for astronomical research, serving 2000+ students.
Omni Wheel Vibration Analysis & Testing
Developing a data-driven framework to optimize omni-wheel stability under varying loads.
Machine Learning for Sheet Metal Bending Process
Enhancing manufacturing efficiency by leveraging ML for real-time process optimization.
Sapphire Optical Fiber Manufacturing Process Analysis
Improving precision in sapphire optical fiber production through statistical process control.
High Altitude CPAP Device Development
Developing a ruggedized CPAP system for medical use in high-altitude conditions.
Assembly Jig for PZT Mounting
Designed precision jig for piezoelectric sensor alignment with 100 micron tolerance for laser pre-mode cleaner.
BEAVER - Bioprospecting Experimentation Apparatus
Developed automated system for environmental regulation in microbial studies with patent-pending gas mixing system.
Robert's Linkage Seismic Isolator
Led seismic isolation project achieving 0.01 Hz modal frequency and 40 dB isolation for LIGO-India.
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering - GPA: 4.7/5.00
Coursework: Manufacturing Systems & Process, Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, Medical Device Design, Systems Engineering
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering - GPA: 3.88/4.00
Coursework: Manufacturing Engineering, Thermodynamics, Theory of Machines, Strength of Materials
Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
FrED Factory, Device Realization Lab, MIT • Aug 2024 - Present
PI: Dr. Brian Anthony; Cambridge, USA
- Mentored 5 students in developing three comprehensive education modules integrating manufacturing, controls, and IoT/Computer Vision fundamentals using an affordable FrED device platform.
- Designed and executed statistical experiments (DoE, ANOVA) to optimize thread diameter specifications and analyze production variance across FrED devices, ensuring manufacturing quality control.
Research Assistant
Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), LIGO India • May 2022 - Aug 2022
PI: Dr. Suresh Doravari; Pune, India
- Led the design and fabrication of Roberts linkage mechanism for LIGO's optical table isolation, managing $32,000 budget and coordinating with vendors to meet precision specifications
- Optimized system design using COMSOL Multiphysics to achieve 0.01 Hz resonant frequency and 40 dB isolation, delivering 10x performance improvement over commercial solutions
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