Husain Lokhandwala
Mechanical Design Engineer | Product Development & CAE Specialist
A dedicated and innovative Mechanical Engineer with a passion for transforming complex problems into elegant, functional designs. Experienced in the full product development lifecycle, from concept to manufacturing.
About Me
I am a Mechanical Engineer with a strong foundation in design, analysis, and manufacturing. My journey has been driven by a curiosity for how things work and a desire to create products that are both efficient and reliable. I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging my expertise in CAD/CAE tools like Fusion 360 and SimScale to bring ideas to life. From designing intricate sheet metal components to optimizing systems through thermal analysis, I am committed to engineering excellence.
Featured Projects
Explore two flagship engineering case studies that showcase embedded systems and autonomous systems design.
Custom Flight Controller and Frame for Robofest 5.0
For Round 3 of Robofest 5.0, our team developed a highly customized quadcopter platform. We moved beyond basic assembly by hand-soldering a custom PerfBoard flight controller to manage complex navigation logic.
IoT Switch
Developed a smart IoT switch with real-time monitoring and control capabilities, integrating seamlessly with existing home automation systems.
Professional Experience
Mechanical/Robotics Engineer
Engage in end-to-end development of custom robotic systems, including quadcopters and autonomous rovers. Responsibilities span conceptual CAD design, CFD-based aerodynamic simulation, rapid prototyping with FDM/SLA 3D printing, and bare-metal firmware integration for flight control systems.
Honors & Activities
Drone Engineer at Army Base Camp Bangalore
Successfully completed a hands-on drone demonstration project at the Army Base Camp in Bangalore. This project involved deploying and testing advanced drone technologies to meet specific operational requirements.
DGCA Approved RPAS Pilot
Officially certified as a DGCA Approved Remote Pilot by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Government of India. Licensed to operate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) under Indian aviation regulations.
ISRO Drone Competition — Round 2
Selected by ISRO to advance to Round 2 of the national drone competition. Currently in active development, working towards qualifying objectives for the next round.
Robofest Gujarat 5.0 — Finalist
Reached the finals of Robofest Gujarat 5.0 at Science City, Ahmedabad. Developed a custom Visual-Inertial Odometry system using MPU6050, LIDAR, and Raspberry Pi for autonomous drone swarm coordination.
Talk at iCAM-SEEi
Delivered a comprehensive technical review on "Digital Twin Technology in Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing." Discussed applications for smart and sustainable infrastructures and the integration of real-time sensor data with virtual models.
Featured In
Articles, publications, and platforms where my work has been featured or mentioned.
Technical Skills
Mechanical / Simulation
- Fusion 360 & SolidWorks
- SimScale (CAE Analysis)
- Engineering Design
- Fabrication & Prototyping (3D Printing, CNC, Sheet Metal)
Electronics / Embedded
- KiCad (PCB Design)
- ESP32, Raspi & Teensy
- Sensor Fusion & Calibration
- LiPo Power Systems & BMS
- Drone Electronics & Flight Controllers
Software & Tools
- Python & C++
- GitHub / Version Control
- Control Systems & ROS
- VS Code & Arduino IDE
Let's Build Something Great
I am always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of an ambitious vision. Feel free to reach out.
husainlokii@gmail.com