Himanshu Sharma

• Led end-to-end full-vehicle CFD simulations optimizing aerodynamic drag, lift, and wake structures — delivering 4–6% drag reduction and enhanced EV / hybrid range and stability. • Executed advanced CHT analyses of under-hood and cooling zones to improve airflow balance, heat rejection, and thermal durability across vehicle operating conditions. • Optimized powertrain performance through CFD simulations of engine, intake, and exhaust systems, achieving better cooling efficiency.

Conducted full-vehicle CFD simulations to evaluate aerodynamic performance for Mercedes-Benz and AMG series vehicles. Performed underhood and underbody thermal management analyses using Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) in Star-CCM+. Identified thermally critical components and proposed design modifications to enhance thermal performance. Optimized airflow characteristics to meet aerothermal performance requirements across multiple vehicle configurations.

Estimated aerodynamic loads across the flight envelope to support aircraft performance studies. Proficient in CFD modeling, structured/unstructured meshing, and CAD integration using CATIA 3D Experience. Performed aerodynamic load calculations and developed requirements for low-/high-speed wind tunnel testing. Validated CFD results against experimental wind tunnel data for correlation accuracy. Experienced in meshing, turbulence model selection, and solver configuration to compute aerodynamic loads.

Contributed to the preliminary design phase of a VTOL aircraft under the “Solar Air Taxi” project at VTOL Aviation Pvt. Ltd. Led airfoil selection for the aircraft wing and assisted in UAV design for prototype development. Conducted independent aerodynamic analysis using Star-CCM+ to study the effect of boat-tail design on a truck’s aft region. Demonstrated potential drag reduction and flow improvement through geometry optimization.