MECHANICAL
ENGINEER
I mostly break things... but sometimes they work.
Bibek Bhatta
Summary
Mechanical Engineering undergraduate with 6+ years of experience applying Python, machine learning, and computer vision to engineering and robotics focused problems. Strong background in electronics, 3D printing, and embedded systems, with hands-on experience in perception, data-driven modeling, and control-oriented systems. Experienced with FastAPI, PyTorch, OpenCV and scientific computing. Highly interested in robotics, UAV systems, aerodynamics, and autonomous control system design.
Experience
Design Lead
January 2026 – PresentRobotics Club at Mississippi State University • Starkville, MS
- Modeling aerodynamic airframes, motor mounts, and a vibration-dampened flight controller housing in Onshape; manufactured prototypes using FDM 3D printing in PETG filament.
- Engineering a standardized library of modular mechatronic subsystems, encompassing high-reduction cycloidal gearboxes, FDM-optimized differential drivetrains, 3D printable transmission shafts, and custom PCBs, to establish a reusable hardware architecture to accelerate cross-platform development for all club competitions.
Undergraduate Researcher
March 2025 – PresentDepartment of Sustainable Bioproducts • Starkville, MS
- Designing an active-cooled, dust-resistant enclosure for an NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano to manage thermal loads during edge-computing tasks.
- Deploying computer vision algorithms directly onto the embedded Jetson hardware to detect wood chip moisture content in real-time.
- Modeling a kinematic sensor mount in Onshape for repeatable camera positioning during physical image data collection.
Undergraduate Researcher
October 2025 – February 2026Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at Mississippi State University • Starkville, MS
- Designed and 3D-printed an automated mechanical seed-feeder to stream samples into a camera's field of view at a controlled feed rate.
- Developed a real time ArUco calibrated computer vision seed measurement system and modular Python application, supporting CNN based seed and nodule analysis for PhD research
Machine Learning Developer
February 2023 – June 2023Agrisense • Kathmandu, Nepal
- Developed and implemented a custom CNN-based image processing model utilizing Scikit-learn, NumPy, and OpenCV for plant disease detection to enhance agricultural diagnostics
- Modeled a wheeled sensor-deployment rig in FreeCAD; optimized 3D-printed PLA components for wall thickness, dynamic load-bearing, and minimal support structures.
Project Lead / Lead Developer
October 2022 – November 2022NASA Space Apps Challenge • Kathmandu, Nepal
- Developed an interactive 3D model of the International Space Station (ISS) and its orbit using Three.js and JavaScript.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
December 2028Mississippi State University
Starkville, Mississippi- Colvard Future Leader Scholarship
- Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Presidents List — Summer & Fall 2025
Cambridge International Advanced Levels
August 2023St. Xavier's College
Maitighar, Kathmandu- Gold — Provincial Information Technology Olympiad
- Silver — National Information Technology Olympiad
- Bronze — International Youth Math Challenge
- Bronze — Budanilkantha National Math League
- Bronze — National Science Exhibition
Skills
Technical
Python, C++, Rust, JavaScript, SvelteKit, FastAPI, ThreeJS
PyTorch, OpenCV, Machine Learning, Data Engineering
ESP32, RaspberryPi, 3D Printing, Linux
Certified Onshape Associate, OnShape, FreeCAD, Fusion 360, Git, Database
Soft Skills
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Communication & Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Creativity
- Time Management & Organization
- Work Ethic & Reliability