Vani Sumohitha Japa
About Vani Sumohitha Japa
Vani Sumohitha Japa is a Mechanical Engineer II at Lennox International, with a background in mechanical engineering and experience in various roles, including research and teaching assistantships at Texas A&M University. She has contributed to the optimization of heat exchangers and has managed multiple components in HVAC systems.
Current Role at Lennox International
Vani Sumohitha Japa currently holds the position of Mechanical Engineer II at Lennox International, a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she has taken ownership of multiple components including blower motors, gas valves, manifolds, control boards, pressure switches, ignitors, and wire harnesses. She has played a significant role in the optimization of heat exchangers and the design and re-configuration of cold end header boxes and pressure switches for the 97 AFUE Lennox gas furnaces. Her work contributes to the efficiency and performance of HVAC systems.
Previous Experience in Mechanical Engineering
Prior to her current position, Vani Sumohitha Japa gained valuable experience through various internships and roles in mechanical engineering. She worked as a Mechanical Engineer Co-op at Intel Corporation in 2020, where she contributed to engineering projects for seven months. She also interned at Boeing and Halliburton, where she focused on diagnosing and resolving issues related to heat exchangers and limit switches. Her experience at Riverside Energy Efficiency Laboratory as a Graduate Research Assistant further enhanced her expertise in HVAC testing.
Education and Academic Background
Vani Sumohitha Japa earned her Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2018. She then pursued a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. During her time at Texas A&M, she also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, providing support in academic settings. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles.
Internship and Research Experience
Throughout her academic career, Vani Sumohitha Japa engaged in several internships that contributed to her professional development. She interned at Central Institute of Tool Design and served as Vice-Captain of Team Athena at Osmania University, where she was involved in go-kart vehicle fabrication. Her role included evaluating and qualifying alternate designs for cost reduction, achieving significant savings. Additionally, she prepared test specifications and coordinated with lab personnel to analyze test station data for combustion performance and airflow.