Ujjwal K Menon

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Ujjwal K Menon


Greetings! I'm Ujjwal, a dedicated Guidance and Navigation Control (GNC) engineer at the renowned Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (ISRO), specializing as a Control System Engineer. With an M.Tech in Guidance and Navigation Control and a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, my academic foundation is strong.

My professional journey features leadership in diverse projects, refining my ability to tackle project intricacies efficiently. In academia, I've secured central government grants, actively engaging in esteemed engineering societies like IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society and the Society of Energy Engineers and Managers.

Ujjwal K Menon

Contact & Basic Info



  • ujjwalkmenon@gmail.com
  • +91 9868111413
  • Kerala, India.

TATA Advanced Systems

Designation: Mission Control - Satellite Systems
Duration: April 2024 – Present
Roll: ❖ Responsible for Mission Operation, Tasking and Commanding of Satellite (TSAT-1A)
❖ Design and Development of Constellation Systems
❖ Design and Development of AOCS Sub-ystem for the Satellite

Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC - ISRO)

Designation: Control System Engineer
Duration: October 2023 – April 2024
Roll: ❖ Responsible for design and development of control system for launch vehicle nozzle deflection and control actuation system
❖ Testing of System level and Actuator Level test for Launch Vehicle, Strap on Boosters

ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU - ISRO)

Designation: Postgraduate Research Scholar
Duration: August 2022 – October 2023
Roll: ❖ Theoretical analysis and study of Quadcopter Trajectory Control and Formation Flight
❖ Attitude estimation and control of autonomous arial vehicle.
❖ Implementation of clustered formation flight of nano drones and formation of navigation and formation/ reformation algorithms.

NGI NewGen IEDC

Designation: Startup Incubate
Duration: September 2019 – May 2021
Roll: ❖ Designed a transformable device that can be converted in to computer/Wireless Screen Projection/Extender/Tablet.
❖ Published a patent “Solitary Multi-Transformatory Device Capable of Transforming between Computer/Tablet/Screen Extender Modes”

Qualifications


Post Graduation

Course: Guidance & Navigation Control
University: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technological University, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
College: College of Engineering (CET), Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Graduation

Course: B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering
University: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technological University, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
College: Nehru College of Engineering & Research Centre, Thrissur, Kerala, India

Higher Secondary Schooling

Board: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
School: Nutan Vidya Mandir Sr. Sec. School, New Delhi, India

Secondary Schooling

Board: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
School: Nutan Vidya Mandir Sr. Sec. School, New Delhi, India

Certifications


Certification Name: Autodesk CAD/CAM/CAE Specialization
Credential: XXXMG89A7UYX

Certification Name: CAM and Design Manufacturing Autodesk Fusion 360
Credential: WMP4JRMJGXNU

Certification Name: Simulation Analysis Autodesk Fusion 360
Credential: YKQQFPR7DNWJ

Certification Name: Modelling and Design with Autodesk Fusion 360
Credential: WEA9QTP5UDMV

Software Skills


Systems Tool Kit (STK) 75%
Fusion 360 90%
PCB Designing 85%
MATLAB & Simulation 90%
HTML & CSS 70%
Computer Aided Designing 80%
Arduino Programming 75%
Microsoft Office 95%
C++ & Python 80%

Hardware Skills


3D-Printing 95%
Internet of Things (IoT) 85%
Circuit Debugging 80%

Navigation and Control of Formation Flying Autonomous Aerial Vehicles

August
2023-Present

As a key contributor to this project, I undertook the detailed modeling of a quadcopter system and conducted comprehensive analyses of its components, leading to the redesign of CAD models for performance enhancements. My work involved experimental calculations of crucial aerodynamic parameters, such as specific thrust RPM relations and lift coefficients. I developed sophisticated control approaches for the quadcopter, focusing on attitude, position, and formation control. This included translating these approaches into actual hardware by implementing them using MATLAB, Python, and C++ for data acquisition, control, and filtering algorithms, followed by programming the hardware. My efforts resulted in successful simulation outcomes, demonstrating the quadcopter's effective formation control under various conditions and formation patterns.


Modelling and Attitude Control Design of Bi-Copter Drone

April 2022 - July 2022

In this project, I designed a bicopter drone with a dynamic tilting system for thrust vectoring control.After creating a detailed 3D model, I implemented a PID control scheme to manage the drone's attitude. The PID controller adjusted rotor thrusts based on real-time sensor data, enabling precise orientation and maneuvers. Rigorous testing refined both the control algorithm and physical design, resulting in a highlymaneuverable drone that pushes the boundaries of conventional aerial robotics.


Solitary Multi-Transformatory Device Capable of Transforming between Computer/Tablet/Screen Extender Modes [Funded by DST & NSTEDB Central Government Based Project]

September 2019-20

As part of this project, I invented an electronic device capable of being transformed into a computer, tablet or screen extension device. The device provides the functional characteristics of these devices within a single device. The user using this device would have the luxury to use three devices at a time and the user may switch between any modes simultaneously without any data loss.


Advanced Space Research Enhancement Rover

August
2019-20

As part of this project, I developed a Land Rover that can scan and detect the surrounding environment and navigate with the help of processed data. The rover utilizes a unique custom automatic battery configuration altering circuit capable of changing battery configuration from Parallel to Series without any physical switching. The rover can be used for explorations in extraterrestrial area or in the investigation of natural rock formation or caves, where immediate human access is not possible.


Awards & Achievments

  1. Received National Award from Union Education Minister of India.
  2. AICTE Vishwakarma Awards 2020 Winner for National Level Technical Project Development under Promote MSME to Achieve the Mission of Atmanirbhar Bharat. [Download Winners List]
  3. Nehru Groups of Institution Young entrepreneur award, (2020).
  4. Received ₹ 2.5 Lack Grant from NSTEDB, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi.
  5. Qualifier Award for DST & Texas Instrumentation India Innovation Challenge Design Contest, (2018 & 2019)
  6. Received Silver Medalist at 11th National Level Abacus Competition (2009).

Leadership Responsibilities

  1. Institutional Secretary - Society of Energy Engineers & Managers (SEEM), 2019.
  2. Chief Executive Officer – Entrepreneurship Development Cell NCERC.
  3. Team Leader NGI New Gen IEDC of 10 Startup entrepreneurs.
  4. Chief Program/Event Coordinator – BLOOM 2020 NCERC.
  5. School Student Council Memeber

PATENT & PUBLICATIONS

PATENTS

  1. Solitary Multi-Transformatory Device Capable of Transforming between Computer/Tablet/Screen Extender Modes
  2. Application No: 202141031709

  3. Overhead Distribution Line Fault Detection System
  4. Application No: 202141035783

PULICATIONS

  1. "Altitude and Attitude Control of X-Configuration Quadrotor Design”, in 2023 International Conference on Control, Communication and Computing (ICCC) 19-21 May 2023.
  2. "PV Panel Cooling Using Stack Effect” International Conference on Research and Development in Science, Engineering and Technology (ICRDSET- 2021) 5th March 2021
  3. “Protecting Forest from Forest Fire Using Cost Effective Fire Detection System” in International Journal of Scientific Research Multidisciplinary Studies.








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