Mr. Vikram Rajan
	MS-Ph.D. Candidate
	Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
	Columbia University
	Lab: 245 S.W. Mudd Building
	Tel: 1-212-854-7715
	eMail: vr2137@columbia.edu

Research Interests:

• Kinematics and Mechanisms
• Robotics and Control

Current Projects:

• Pro/E Modelling and FDM Prototyping of Models to Use in the Cochlear Implant Project

Former Projects:

• Electromechanical Projectile launching Mechanism for Spin Bowling in Cricket
• Bilateral Rotary Gripper design for simultaneously gripping and rotating heavy objects
• Design of Mechanisms for low cost hospital bed modification and upgrade

Education:

• 2001-2005: B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, India

Honors

• 1999 Award for Excellence in Creative Sciences from the President of India
• Published Author of short stories, playwright and theater actor