Ph.D. Scholar · Department of Ocean Engineering

Vikash Chand
Sharma

Indian Institute of Technology Madras — researching, teaching, and simplifying complex engineering ideas for the next generation of students.

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Objective

Passionate and dedicated Ph.D. scholar with strong communication skills and great intuition for student learning, drawing on experience as a Teaching Assistant at IIT Madras.

Seeking an opportunity to contribute as an online tutor — leveraging academic knowledge, pedagogical skill, and attention to detail to support student success.

Vikash Chand Sharma

Background

Education

M.Tech + Ph.D., Ocean Engineering

IIT Madras, Chennai

2023 — Present

9.47 / 10

B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering

IET BU Jhansi

2017 — 2021

8.2 / 10

Experience

Teaching Assistant

IIT Madras

  • Supported course delivery, conducted doubt sessions, and assisted students in understanding complex engineering topics.
  • Helped simplify advanced technical content using real-life analogies and structured learning aids.
  • Contributed to assessments and grading with meticulous attention to detail.

Featured

A closer look at my Ph.D. research — topic, publications, and the work behind it.

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Projects & Academic Work

3D truss structural model

01 — MATLAB

3D Truss Analysis

Simulated truss behavior using MATLAB with Excel integration for structural analysis.

Offshore jacket structure

02 — Spectral Analysis

2D Jacket Structure Analysis

Applied spectral analysis techniques to derive force calculations on jacket structures.

Ocean buoy at sea

03 — ORCAFLEX

Buoy Analysis

Conducted dynamic simulations using JONSWAP and Pierson–Moskowitz wave spectra.

Engine test bench

04 — B.Tech Project

Biofuel Blend Performance

Studied the effects of biofuel blends on engine performance using a VCR engine.

Blogs & Notes

Writing on offshore engineering, wave mechanics, and teaching complex ideas simply.

Skills & Tools

ORCAFLEX MATLAB Ansys AQWA AutoCAD MS Excel Python MS Word

Strengths

  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Excellent time management and organization
  • High intuition for how students learn and adapt teaching styles accordingly
  • Familiarity with curriculum development and modern teaching methods
  • High tolerance for ambiguity — eager to experiment and take initiative

Achievements

  • GATE 2023 95.03 Percentile
  • MAKETHON, EMPI New Delhi 3rd Rank
  • Dassault Systèmes Aakruti 2019 Design Contest