Mukil MV, Product Designer in Kollam, India

About

I am a design enthusiast with a Master's in Engineering Design, passionate about delivering design solutions that seamlessly integrate functionality, aesthetics, and user satisfaction. My approach is grounded in the principles of engineering, ensuring that each design is both innovative and practical.

Education

M.TECH Engineering Design

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore

2015 - 2017

Project: Design and analysis of a Compact Low-Cost Rice Harvesting Machine | Subjects: Continuum Mechanics, Applied Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Mechanical Vibrations, Finite Element Methods, Fatigue, Fracture and Failure Analysis, Theory of Elasticity, Selection of Materials and Processes, Reliability Engineering, Tribology and Machine Conditioning Monitoring.
B.TECH Mechanical Engineer

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

2011 - 2015

Project: Effect of various parameters on the bending characteristics of a cylindrical rubber pneumatic actuator for a multi finger dextrous hand using two way ANOVA. | Subjects: Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Drawing, Computer Aided Drawing, Mechanics of Solids, Kinematics of Machinery, Fluid Mechanics and Machinery, Manufacturing Technology, Dynamics of Machinery, Design of Machine Elements, Advanced Fluid Mechanics, Introduction to Finite Element Method, Heat Transfer, Instrumentation and Control Systems, Operations Research, Principle of Management, Total Quality Management.

Experience

Research Assistant, Design Engineer

AMMACHILABS

Kollam, India

2018 - Present (6 years)

Projects:
1. Designed and developed the enclosure for Amrita Data Center Monitoring System (AmritaDCMS), ensuring efficient thermal management and user accessibility.
2. Created a haptic feedback device for jigsaw operations training, enhancing user experience and safety.
3. Conceptual Design of a Bi-Manual Haptic Actuator using HTC Vive for constrained motion applications, in collaboration with OMNEX.
4. Designed and prototyped a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) for improved user protection in collaboration with AMRITA hospital.
Optimized Micro-bit Based Robotic Kits for STEM Education, enhancing learning outcomes.
5. Designed a Compact, Low-Cost Rice Transplanter (funded by the Department of Science and Technology), promoting agricultural innovation.

Research Publications:
1. Design for Sustainable Behavior: Exploring Cultural Attributes Fostering Self-Control in an Indian Village—A Grounded Theory Approach, IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS 2024), Mexico
2. Design for Sustainability: Exploring Cultural Attributes in an Indian Village for Nature Connectedness—A Grounded Theory Approach, IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS 2024), Mexico
3. Biophilic designs, a reflection of Indian temple architecture
ICHR (Indian Council of Historical Research), India
4. Indian Temple Archetypes on Value Orientations: A Study on the Role of Occupational Categories, IEEE 11th Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC), India
5. Indian Temple Archetypes on Human-Nature Connectedness: A Study on the Role of Temple Activities
IEEE 11th Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC), India
6. Sacred spaces enduring pro-environmental behavior: A case study from Kerala temple.
Information Systems for Intelligent Systems: Proceedings of ISBM, Springer Nature, Bangkok

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AMMACHI LABS, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

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Director and Associate/Full Professor, Myron E. Ullman Jr. School of Design, College of DAAP

Director, Industrial Design