Krunal B. Mistry
PERMANENT ADDRESS:
5 JEREMY WAY
OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857
(732)-841-0995
kbm5217@psu.edu
www.krunalm.weebly.com
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University
College of Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Minor in Engineering Mechanics
Relevant Coursework:
Design/Analysis with CATIA V5
Advanced Aerospace Structures
Engineering Composites
Vibration of Mech. Systems
University Park, PA
Expected Grad: May 2017
Major GPA: 3.83
Cumulative GPA: 3.81
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
The Boeing Company
Long Beach, CA
Develop and improve methods to predict weights for unconventional aircraft configurations using Excel and CATIA
Conduct trade studies for integration of several advanced propulsion concepts, with possible patent pending
Plan/execute intern social activities and site lunches as a focal on the Intern Advisory Board
Penn State Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
University Park, PA
Aeromechanical Director
Undergraduate Researcher
Responsible for the research, design, analysis, and fabrication of the air-frame and its components
Oversee 6 team members, lead research efforts, delegate tasks, and review all final designs and materials
Performed weight and operating time estimation based on payload requirements and battery power
Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence
University Park, PA
Integrated UH-60 Blackhawk Multi-Lift Helicopter and X-plane Visualization models in Simulink with a joystick
enabling real-time control of simulations, finishing 3 weeks ahead of schedule
Investigated stability of model at multiple airspeeds and out of control behavior by monitoring results after
performing doublet Dutch rolls and 90 degree turns in real-time and offline simulations
College of Engineering Research Initiative
University Park, PA
Undergraduate Researcher
Utilized fluorescent staining, microscopy, and image/data analysis techniques to calculate the expression of alpha
Smooth Muscle Actin, a protein that causes cancerous morphological changes in epithelial cells
Demonstrated technical writing, public speaking, and presentation merit by presenting findings to professors and
colleagues at the College of Engineering Research Symposium and being a co-author on a research publication
Created a program in Matlab to increase data analysis efficiency by a factor of 30
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Student Orientation and Transition Programs
Check-In Crew
University Park, PA
Led about 500 students and family members per day through the check-in process of New Student Orientation
Showcased interpersonal and communication skills by assisting new students/family members through answering
questions, giving directions, and providing instructions
Multi-Cultural Greek Council
University Park, PA
Improved communication amongst chapters and the council by utilizing the listserv and providing weekly updates
Increased outreach by creating a website from scratch and utilizing new and existing trends on social media
Manage budget, secure funding for events, plan and execute fundraisers
Delta Sigma Iota
University Park, PA
Organized a recruitment process and communicated with recruits and organizations to set up 10 events