Onesh Punchinilame

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW)

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Minor in Design Engineering

German GPA for final 2 years of studies: 2.1 (Converted to American GPA: 3.4/4)

Module Description linked here (courses taken are highlighted on pages 2-4)

Programme outcomes: Engineering, Design, Programming, Natural Sciences, Business Economics

Bachelor Thesis: "Investigation of Fuel Cell Systems: Improving Efficiency Using Waste Heat".
Thesis completed in partnership with Fr. Lürssen Werft and HSRW.
Conducted an analysis of fuel cell systems for superyachts to identify points of energy inefficiencies.
Proposed three methods to increase the efficiency (details kept brief as the thesis was conducted under an NDA).

• Water Heater: proposed using water as a coolant for the fuel-cell system such that when the water exited the systems, it would be heated to approximately 48°C via heat exchangers and stored in a reservoir to be used as shower water on the yacht.
• Heat Storage: introduced a heat storing system to aid the first solution by using phase-change materials (PCM), where heat would be stored in the PCM compound by converting it from its solid state to liquid. Heat would be extracted by reversing this phase-change (by passing cool water through the PCM and facilitating heat exchange between the PCM and water). This system would be utilized when the water heater system cannot make use of the waste heat (for example, when the water heater is at capacity).
• Electricity Generation: recommended employing thermoelectric generators (TEGs - small electronic devices that generate electricity when it experiences temperature differences across its body) all along the cooling pipes of the fuel systems to generate electricity using waste heat. At its peak, the proposed system could generate 140 W.

Member of Student Board of Studies at HSRW - advisory board that implemented changes to university curricula to improve student/faculty experiences

Founding member of university cricket team

FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences

University Entrance Preparation Course (Studienkolleg)

Subjects: English, German, Mathematics, Physics

Master of Ceremonies of a conference highlighting multiculturalism at FH Aachen

Winner of intra-school table tennis tournament

Bangalore International School

GCE Cambridge International AS & A Levels

Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, English, Global Perspectives & Research

Valedictorian and Two-Time Recipient of the BIS Award for Academic Excellence (2015, 2016)

Received Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma with Distinction (2016)

Member of cricket and volleyball teams

Winner of two intra-school cricket tournaments

Runner-up of inter-school volleyball tournament at TAISI (The Association of International Schools of India)

Cathedral High School

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ICSE)

Member of cricket team and winner of several intra-school cricket tournaments

House Prefect and Senior Prefect

Clubs: Model United Nations, Music, Drama

Kleve, Germany

October 2018 - May 2023

Aachen, Germany

September 2017 - July 2018

Bangalore, India

August 2015 - June 2017

Bangalore, India

October 2005 - April 2015