Harshvardhan Patil

About Harshvardhan Patil

I am a dedicated Controls and Vehicle Dynamics Engineer with a Master\'s in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, specializing in autonomous systems, vehicle dynamics, and advanced control strategies. With extensive experience in autonomous racing systems, predictive control design, and vehicle handling optimization, I have successfully led multidisciplinary teams developing cutting-edge solutions for the Indy Autonomous Challenge. Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink, ADAMS Car, ROS, and various CAE tools, I excel in developing robust control algorithms, conducting comprehensive vehicle dynamics analysis, and implementing autonomous navigation systems. My research culminated in published work on aerodynamic effects in vehicle handling, demonstrating my commitment to advancing automotive technology through rigorous engineering analysis.Key Skills:• Vehicle Dynamics and Handling Analysis• Advanced Control Systems Design (MATLAB, Simulink, H-infinity)• Predictive Control and State Feedback Controllers• Autonomous Systems (ROS, Perception, Path Planning)• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) Testing• CAN Communication and Motor Control• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)• Battery Pack Development and Thermal Management• System Engineering V-Model Implementation• CAE Analysis and Simulation (ANSYS, ABAQUS, ADAMS Car)• Sensor Integration and Data Acquisition• Robotics and Autonomous Navigation• LIDAR Integration and Computer Vision• Motorsports Data Analysis (MoTeC, Pi Toolset)• Vehicle Modeling and Multi-body Dynamics

Experience

1. Motorsports Performance Engineer

   General Motors

   Jan 2026 — Present · Concord, NC, US

Education

• Purdue University

  Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering

• MIT World Peace University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering