Tejas Kotwal

Mathematics
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Examination

University

14D100020
5 Year Integrated M. Sc.
Male
DOB: 18/10/1996

Institute

Post Graduation
IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay
Undergraduate Specialization: .
Graduation
IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay
Department
of
Pre-University
Intermediate/+2
Chinmaya P.U. College, Hubli
Education, Karnataka
Central Board of Secondary Achievements
Matriculation
St. Antony's Public School, Hubli
Education

Year

CPI / %

2017

8.68

2019

8.68

2014

92.17

2012

10.00

Among the top 0.5% (99.53 percentile) candidates out of the 0.5 million students nation-wide in
the IIT Joint Entrance Exam (Advanced) 2014
Among the top 1% candidates in the Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (InChO)
Pursuing a minor in Systems and Control
Awarded the Institute Technical Freshman of the Year for extensive participation in technical
activities at the Institute Gymkhana Awards, IIT Bombay
Represented Kuwait and won the Fifth Place in the Category HIGHER C at the 14th U C MAS
Abacus & Mental Arithmetic International Competition, Malaysia

Projects
Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Nanoelectromechanical Oscillators
Guide: Prof. Dnyanesh Pawaskar, Mechanical Engineering Department, IIT Bombay
Prof. Mandar Inamdar, Civil Engineering Department, IIT Bombay

Analysed the nonlinear dynamic behaviour of doubly clamped nanowire and carbon nanotube
oscillators by modelling them as electrostatically driven Euler-Bernoulli beams
Solved the governing PDE using Galerkin based reduced order modelling technique
Current research work is focused on the effect of nonlinear damping (Van der Pol damping) on the
whirling behaviour of the nano oscillators

Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition, 2016

Guide: Prof. Ramesh K. Singh, Innovation Cell, IIT Bombay

May 2015 June 2016

Mumbai, India

Designed and fabricated a differential robot prototype capable of autonomous navigation

Performed simulations on SolidWorks to optimize the weight of the vehicle by 25%
Reduced assembly time by 40% through intelligent use of aluminium profile sections
Ensured smooth software-hardware interfacing between ROS-based software and relevant sensors
and components GPS, IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), Motor Encoder & Motor Controller

Robowars, Techfest
Innovation Cell, IIT Bombay

June 2016
Oakland University, Michigan, USA

Built an autonomous ground robot capable of negotiating an outdoor obstacle course

Represented India and secured 4th and 5th positions in the Basic and Advanced Auto-Nav
Challenges respectively among 36 teams from across the world
Implemented code architecture for multi-sensor data fusion based on an Extended Kalman Filter
(EKF) by using ROS to interface relevant sensors (GPS, Encoders, IMU)

Mahindra Rise PRIZE: Driverless Car Challenge

Guide: Prof. Ramesh K. Singh, Innovation Cell, IIT Bombay

December 2015 Present

Mumbai, India

December 2015 January 2016

Mumbai, India

Engineered a differential robot capable of combat for the Middleweight Class (45.4 kg)
Implemented a pneumatic system to power a weapon that flips enemy robots weighing up to 40kg
Finshed Runners-up for Robowars, Techfest 2015-16
Awarded the Excellence in Engineering Award in the previous edition (2014-15)

January 2015
MIT RedX Camp, Mumbai, India

AR-Vein
Guide: Achuta Kadambi, Research Scientist, MIT Media Lab

Developed an augmented reality based vein visualization aid which uses a strap-on infrared camera
system with smart illumination (IR imaging) for mobile phones
Designed the electrical circuit, and calibrated and tweaked the infrared camera allowing it to capture
images of veins invisible to the naked eye
Demonstrated the device to over 200 people including investors and doctors

Relevant Courses

Changed programme of study from Mechanical Dual Degree to Mathematics 5 Year M.Sc.
Courses in Mathematics:
Nonlinear Dynamics*
Analytical Methods in Engineering Applications
Ordinary Differential Equations*
Linear Algebra*
Real Analysis*
Numerical Analysis
Mathematical Structures for Systems and Control
Signals and Feedback Systems

Courses in Mechanics:
Analytical Mechanics
Solid Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Mechanics
Strength of Materials
Biology
* denotes ongoing courses

Technical Skills
Programming Languages
Software
Frameworks
Sensors
Hardware
Languages

C++, Python
MATLAB, XPP-AUTO, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, LabVIEW, LaTeX
Robot Operating System (ROS)
IMU, GPS, INS (Inertial Navigation System), Motor Encoders
Roboteq, Arduino, NI DAQ
English, Hindi, Kannada, Tulu, French (elementary), Arabic (elementary)

Positions of Responsibility
Student Mentor
Department Academic Mentorship Programme

Mentoring 12 sophomore students to address academic issues and help deal with academic stress
Helping mentees with backlogs improve by working out a timetable, and motivating them
July 2015 November 2015
IIT Bombay

Teaching Assistant
Biology, BB101

April 2016 Present

IIT Bombay

Served as TA under Prof. Soumyo Mukherjee, Prof. Sanjeeva Srivatsava, Prof. Kiran Kondabagil
and Prof. Ambarish Kunwar in the Autumn Semester
Tutored a batch of 50 students by explaining theory and clarifying doubts

Other Interests
Wildlife, Photography, Cooking, Sports, Trekking