Amankant Sahu

Building Shastra Dynamics | MTech EVT’26 IIT Bhilai | 3x Patent Holder | Innovating Next-Gen Defense Robotics & Battery Tech | National Science Exhibition Finalist | Aspiring Defense Innovator | Researcher |

Role
Founder at Shastra Dynamics
Location
Durg, CG, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Amankant Sahu

I operate at the intersection of Mechanical Ruggedness and Electric Efficiency.As an M.Tech scholar in Electric Vehicle Technology at IIT Bhilai and the Founder of Shastra Dynamics, I am driven by a single mission: to engineer indigenous solutions for India\'s defense and energy sectors. My work moves beyond theory—I build systems that solve critical real-world problems.CORE INNOVATIONS & IP: Defense Robotics: Inventor of \'Namank\', a patented modular, foldable UGV chassis designed for rapid deployment. This innovation has received appreciation from the PMO India and DRDO for its tactical utility in rough terrain. Advanced Battery Tech: Filed patents for the \'Keystone Core\'(an enhanced 4680 cell design) and a Novel Prismatic Cell architecture, optimizing thermal and mechanical safety for high-performance EVs.I bring together a blend of mechanical design expertise, simulation skills (SolidWorks, ANSYS), and a deep commitment to innovation that serves society and the nation- My work has been recognized by:PMO India & Department of Defence (2019) – Letter of AppreciationDRDO Delhi & Pune (2020) – Technical AcknowledgementDIO-iDEX (DR. V.K. Rai, PD-1) – Defence Innovation AppreciationProf. Amitabha Bandyopadhyay (IIT Kanpur) – EV chassis project validation- I hold a published patent in defence robotics titled “Defence Robots Vehicle Chassis Design”, and am now preparing multiple research papers in mechanical battery design for top national and international journals- Notable Achievements:Selected for National Science Exhibition (2024, 2018)Winner – DST Inspire Innovation Challenge (2018)Best Student of the Year – DAV Hudco (2019-20)I enjoy building real prototypes from imagination — from school model contests to national exhibitions — and aim to take my innovations to DRDO, IDEX-DIO, and industry startup incubators.Outside the lab, I recharge through cycling, model making, and a bit of gaming.Let’s connect if you share a passion for:Defence techSustainable mobilityResearch & product designOr building a Bharat that creates, not copies

Experience

  1. Founder

    Shastra Dynamics

    Jan 2026 — Present · IN

Education

  • Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus Bhilai

    B.tech, Mechanical Engineering

    2020 — 2024

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai

    Master's degree, Electric vehicle technology

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