Vehicle Dynamics & Simulation Engineer — M.Sc. Vehicle Engineering, Hochschule Trier, Germany.
I build and validate vehicle simulation tools — most of what I publish here is MATLAB / Simulink modelling work calibrated against telemetry. Currently focused on the gap between quasi-steady-state lap simulators and full multi-body vehicle dynamics, and on the tooling around them (telemetry parsers, calibration sweeps, sector-level correlation).
CV (PDF) · LinkedIn · jaykumarpatil9099@gmail.com · Trier, Germany
GT3 Lap Time Simulator · live page
Calibrated quasi-steady-state lap-time simulator for the Mercedes-AMG GT3 at the Nürburgring 24h. Five-stage fidelity ladder, charter PASS at +0.04 % vs reference (8:11.521 vs 8:11.341). Pure-MATLAB iRacing .ibt parser, 5×5 sector-RMS calibration sweep, sensitivity tornado.
Vehicle Dynamics Models — MATLAB & Simulink MATLAB / Simulink toolkit covering the standard VD modelling progression — quarter-car up to 14-DoF full vehicle, plus bicycle (handling), longitudinal driving + braking, and Pacejka tyre library. Used as the simulation backbone for the GT3 lap simulator.
Ackermann Steering Geometry Analysis Pure-MATLAB analytical study of pure / parallel / anti-Ackermann linkages. Slip angles, lateral tyre forces, wheelbase sensitivity.
Pacejka Magic Formula — MATLAB Clean MATLAB implementation of the simplified four-parameter Pacejka tyre model — lateral, longitudinal, load-sensitive peak, friction envelope.
Powertrain & Electronics Head — SAE Supra Formula Student · Delhi, India · 11/2021 – 05/2022 Designed and validated drivetrain systems including semi-automatic paddle-shift actuation. Integrated and calibrated multiple sensors (RPM, boost, lambda, IAT) enabling real-time telemetry. Developed MATLAB scripts to process lap data and correlate vehicle response with driver feedback for setup optimisation.
Engineering Change Intern — Mahindra & Mahindra · Nashik, India · 11/2021 – 05/2022 Designed and updated 3D components in CATIA V5 ensuring manufacturability and GD&T compliance. Performed FEM simulations in ANSYS to analyse load paths and fatigue-prone regions under dynamic loading. Improved structural durability by 15 % through design optimisation.
M.Sc. Interdisciplinary Engineering (Automotive) · Hochschule Trier, Germany · 10/2023 – expected 10/2026 Specialisation: Vehicle Dynamics, Powertrain Systems, Finite Element Analysis, Mechatronics
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering · JSPM Pune, India · 07/2019 – 05/2022 Specialisation: Dynamics of Machinery, Thermal Machines, Turbo Machines, FEA, Mechatronics
| Document | Issuer |
|---|---|
| ANSYS Training Certificate | ANSYS Inc. |
| SAE Formula Student Certificate | SAE |
| SAE India Membership | SAE India |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Internship Certificate | Mahindra & Mahindra |
| University Enrolment Certificate | Hochschule Trier |
Simulation & modelling: MATLAB · Simulink · ANSYS Mechanical · ANSYS Fluent · OpenFOAM CAD: CATIA V5 · SolidWorks · Siemens NX · Creo Telemetry & motorsport: Cosworth PI Toolbox · MoTeC · iRacing telemetry parsing Vehicle dynamics: Multi-body simulation · Pacejka Magic Formula · Suspension kinematics · Lap-time simulation · Frequency-domain analysis (FFT)
Sim racing is one of the hobbies I use to explore vehicle dynamics, race strategy, telemetry analysis, and car setup optimization in a practical way. It has become a strong technical learning tool alongside my engineering projects, especially in simulation, data analysis, and performance-focused vehicle development.
Internship in vehicle dynamics, simulation, or race engineering — DACH region or Luxembourg. Eligible to work in Germany on a student visa.