Yash Mehta
Southport, MB.
Graduate from the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies with Masters in Aerospace Engineering. Core specialities are Numerical Analysis of Human Physiology in Aerospace Systems, experimental aerodynamics, CAD modelling (CATIA V5) and programming languages (C++ and MATLAB).
In 2008, I designed a wing model based on the humpback whale and performed preliminary wind tunnel testing on a 2-D geometry. Results showed a 3% decrease in drag (Induced) and a 4% increase in lift. This design was then presented at the Ontario Engineering Competition.
In 2010, I finished my undergraduate thesis on conceptual design and analysis on a Pulsed Detonation Engine for hypersonic flight and Single Stage to Orbit rocket design.
In 2012, I completed a research project on Numerical Analysis of Hemodynamics (blood flow) in the Human Carotid Artery under Micro gravity conditions. Results suggested that inducing artificial stenosis in such conditions would benifit astronauts in sustaining long duration space flights. Stenosis is considered to be a negative or ill condition in the circulatory system on earth. Further study is pending on this very topic.