Achu Shankar

University of Michigan

Who am I?

👋 Hi, I’m Achu, an 🚀 Aerospace Engineering graduate from the University of Michigan. My academic journey has equipped me with a solid foundation in aerospace principles, fostering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Beyond the traditional scope of aerospace, my interests have led me to explore Artificial Intelligence and Scientific Computing, merging engineering with cutting-edge technologies. 💡

Driven by curiosity and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration, I actively engage in projects that showcase my problem-solving skills and analytical mindset. With a focus on the intersection of aerospace and AI, I aim to contribute to innovative endeavors that push the boundaries of technology, reflecting my commitment to continuous exploration and forward-thinking solutions. 🌐✨

Interests

Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
Computer vision
Reinforcement Learning
High Performace Computing
Numerical Modelling

Education

MS in Aerospace Engineering, 2023
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Dual Degree in Aerospace Engineering, 2021
Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Skills

Machine Learning and Data Science

Programming

Numerical Modelling and Simulation

Webdev

Project Management

Code Brewer and Coffee Connoisseur 😉

Experience

Research Intern

SOCR

December 2023 – Present Ann Arbor

Using generative models such as conditional GAN and diffusions models to generate synthetic brain scan images.

Research Intern

Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

May 2023 – August 2023 Chennai

Implemented and optimized training techniques for large neural networks, focusing on LLMs.

Graduate Student Research Assistant

CASLAB

August 2022 – May 2023 Ann Arbor

Worked on development of data-driven Reduced Order Models for computationally efficient numerical simulations.

Research Assistant

Geophysical Flows Lab IITM

August 2021 – July 2022 Ann Arbor

Worked on developing a drone based aerial surveillance system to collect spatio-temporal atmosheric data over oceans.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Instability in aircraft vortices

August 2019 – July 2021 Ann Arbor

Investigated shortwave instability mechanisms affecting vortices in wakes of fixed-wing aircraft using analytical and numerical methods.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

EDAC

March 2020 – June 2021 Ann Arbor

Developed a high-order accurate finite difference incompressible fluid solver with EDAC approach to simulate fluid flows over complex geometry.

Aircraft Design Engineer Intern

The ePlane Company

June 2020 – September 2020 Ann Arbor

Conducted analysis on a novel electric ducted propulsion system for a VTOL UAV

Software Developer

Jivass

January 2018 – May 2018 Ann Arbor

Developed thefundamental software to automate industrial textile machines and designed a user-friendly React-based interface for remote access and real-time monitoring.