Samuel Wesley Mondal
Mechanical Engineer · Simulation-Driven Design
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samuelwesleymondal.com · Dublin, Ireland
I simulate it, then I build it — and find out whether the simulation was right. MEng student in simulation-driven design at DCU with hands-on depth in UAV propulsion, wind-energy aerodynamics and functional 3D printing; founder and captain of a 20-person national-competition drone team. Seeking internships and placements.
Experience
Engineering Intern — Avironix Drones
Jul 2024 – Apr 2025- Propulsion and power systems: motor and battery-pack sizing and selection for different UAVs.
- Designed, analysed, fabricated and tested a propulsion-system test rig; became my BE thesis.
Founder & Owner — XTRUDE3D
May 2024 – present- Functional 3D printing and prototyping service for industrial and engineering projects.
Founder & Captain — Turbonites Team Delta (UAV)
Mar 2023 – Apr 2025- Formed a competitive interdepartmental team of 20; national competitions AeroTHON 2023–25 and ADDC 2024.
- Designed mission-specific autonomous multirotors (Falcon 1–3): propulsion and power optimisation, calibration, PID tuning, mission planning.
Head of Powertrain — Turbonites E-Kart
Apr 2024 – Feb 2025- Motor and battery sizing, powertrain design and calculations, integrated electrical safety features.
Powertrain Member — Turbonites Baja ATV
Aug 2022 – Mar 2023- Procurement, frame fabrication, vehicle wiring and electrical safety, powertrain assembly; implemented 5S; pit manager at competition.
Selected projects
H-Type Darrieus Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine
Jan – Apr 2026Designed, analysed, optimised and validated in a wind tunnel. Objectives: maximise power output under varying loads; minimise deviation between predicted and experimental performance.
Falcon 2 & 3 — autonomous multirotors with payload drop & CV
Dec 2023 – Apr 2025ADDC 2024, AeroTHON 2024 & 2025. Falcon 1 (high-endurance, payload drop): AeroTHON 2023.
Lumineer — autonomous lunar rover
Dec 2023 – May 2024Sample collection and drop; IRoC-U 2024, ISRO Robotics Challenge (U R Rao Satellite Centre).
Rapidly Deployable Surveillance System
Mar 2023ESP32 wireless micro camera viewable in a browser over local Wi-Fi. 1st place, CARPE DIEM hackathon.
Also
2023 – 2024High-speed line follower (Universal Robo League) · AGV with obstacle avoidance (Robo Rumble 2023) · model-rocket flight computer (Arduino Pro Mini, MPU6050, BMP280).
Education
MEng Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Dublin City University · 2026 – present
Major: Simulation-Driven Design
Thesis: simulation of the aerodynamic interaction of an aerofoil under different wind loads, for a novel wind energy system.
BE Mechanical Engineering — First Class
LICET, Chennai · 2021 – 2025
Thesis: Design and Development of Hybrid UAV Propulsion System Test Stand.
Awards
1st — Best Payload Mechanism Design
ADDC 2025 (Team Phoenix) · Apr 2025
National Rank 2 — CAM Competition
NLSC, SAEISS · Sep 2024
2nd — Best Design Report
SAEISS ADDC 2024 · Mar 2024
National Rank 2 — 3D Printing
NLSC, SAEISS · Jun 2023
1st — CARPE DIEM Hackathon
LICET · Mar 2023
Certifications
SOLIDWORKS Electrical Associate
SOLIDWORKS Additive Manufacturing Associate
Design Principles for 3D Printed Parts — Prusa Research
UAV in Engineering Applications — NPTEL
IELTS Academic — Band 8
Skills
Design & simulation
Manufacturing
UAV & electronics
Leadership & service
Invited judge — Torq2k25 Shark Tank; Envision'25 hackathon. Mentor — Techie Trackers (Techno Teen'22); Power House (Envision'24).