Justinas Medziausis

(1) Master's thesis topic: "Design and Optimization of an Electric Centrifugal Coolant Pump for Motorsport"; (2) Carried out a customer survey and market analysis to produce a centrifugal pump requirement list; (3) Produced an Excel spreadsheet to calculate the dimensions of centrifugal pump components to meet the required performance; (4) Designed centrifugal pump components in BladeGen and Siemens NX; (5) Optimized centrifugal pump component geometry by conducting 3D-CFD simulations in ANSYS CFX.

(1) Carried out GT-Power 1D-CFD simulations of a 3-cylinder DI gasoline engine used as a range extender in an EV; (2) Performed lambda and boost controller calibration; (3) Optimized the geometry of an expansion intake manifold by DoE approach.

(1) Produced an Excel spreadsheet to calculate the energy balance of Lexus NX engine and drivetrain; (2) Produced an Excel spreadsheet to model fluid dynamics and heat transfer in Toyota Yaris WRC engine intake system.

(1) Worked in a team responsible for a Type 26 Global Combat Ship combined diesel-electric or gas (CODLOG) propulsion system; (2) Created an Excel spreadsheet to calculate the fuel consumption of a Type 26 CODLOG propulsion system for various environmental conditions and engine operating modes; (3) Produced the component specification sheets of a Type 26 CODLOG propulsion system.

(1) Designed a camshaft cover and various components for a motorcycle engine fuelling, evaporative emission control and secondary air injection systems; (2) Was responsible for component packaging in overall motorcycle assembly; (3) Produced component 3D models, 2D drawings, specification sheets, design decision sheets, tolerance stack-up sheets; (4) Benchmarked competitor motorcycle components; (5) Conducted patent research; (6) Analysed predecessor warranty data.

(1) Designed various engine and drivetrain components for a formula student car including a differential carrier, eccentric chain tensioner, baffled wet sump and oil pick-up; (2) Analysed components using FEA; (3) Produced 2D drawings for external suppliers; (4) Integrated an “Accusump” kit into an oiling system; (5) Contributed to the assembly and maintenance of the car prior and during the race; (6) Produced cost reports.

Internal Combustion Engines; Alternative & Electrified Vehicle Propulsion Systems; Electrical Drives & Storage Systems; Gear & Transmission Technology; Hydraulics & Pneumatics; Lightweight Design; Machine Dynamics; Mechatronics; Longitudinal, Vertical & Lateral Vehicle Dynamics

Engineering Mathematics; Mathematical Modelling & Simulation; Design & Manufacture; Materials Engineering; Mechanics of Materials, Solids & Structures; Thermodynamics of Engines; Advanced Thermal Engineering; Fluid Mechanics; Heat Transfer; Dynamics & Control; Instrumentation & Data Systems