Yatish Chandra
About Yatish Chandra
Yatish Chandra is a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer at Nikola Motor Company with a background in aerospace engineering and experience in advanced simulation tools and CAD software.
Current Position at Nikola Motor Company
Yatish Chandra is currently serving as a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer at Nikola Motor Company in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. He has been with the company since 2017, starting as an Aerodynamics Engineer before being promoted to his current position in 2020. His work contributes to the company's mission of transforming the trucking industry through advanced aerodynamics solutions.
Previous Experience in Aerodynamics and Manufacturing
Before his tenure at Nikola Motor Company, Yatish Chandra held a variety of roles in both the academic and industrial sectors. He worked as a Teaching Assistant and Graduate Researcher at The University of Kansas in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Additionally, he completed internships at Dynamatic Technologies Limited and Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Limited as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern. These roles equipped him with a robust background in high precision manufacturing and applied aerodynamics.
Education in Aerospace Engineering
Yatish Chandra holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from The University of Kansas, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in the same field from Dayananda Sagar Institutions, completing his undergraduate studies from 2011 to 2015. His academic background provided a strong foundation in fluid dynamics, simulations, and CAD software.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Yatish Chandra has extensive expertise in using advanced simulation tools such as Altair Hyperworks and STAR-CCM+. He is proficient in multiple CAD software including SolidWorks, Siemens NX, and CATIA V5, which he utilizes for designing and optimizing aerospace components. Additionally, he uses MATLAB for complex engineering calculations and simulations, making significant contributions to high precision manufacturing and fluid dynamics projects.