About me as a person...
About me as a person...
I'm Aditya Shah, a Mechanical Engineering Master's student at Virginia Tech with a passion for advanced manufacturing, composite structures, and design optimization. With hands-on experience ranging from additive manufacturing research to industrial R&D in composites, I thrive on solving engineering problems that blend material science, design, and functionality.
I’m currently pursuing my Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech, where my research explores how ultrasound can direct microparticle self-assembly in 3D printing. This intersection of materials science and manufacturing reflects my broader goal: engineering high-performance systems by understanding the physics behind them.
What drives me is curiosity and the thrill of building things that work better, faster, and smarter. Whether it’s simulating composite layups, designing custom tooling, or experimenting with new materials, I’m always chasing that moment when ideas turn into tangible results. I find purpose in designing for real-world impact—be it reducing drag in a racecar wing or enhancing structural performance in advanced composites.
My experience spans competitive motorsports, academic research, and industrial prototyping. This diverse exposure has taught me to be both analytical and hands-on—to think like a researcher and act like a builder. Leading an FSAE aerodynamics team and designing production-ready composite tooling have honed my ability to balance performance, manufacturability, and cost.
I’m excited by the future of sustainable, smart manufacturing and the role mechanical engineers will play in shaping it. I’m particularly interested in advanced composites, digital design workflows, and functional additive manufacturing—and always looking to be part of teams that build meaningful, well-engineered solutions.
"Scientists investigate that which already is; engineers create that which has never been."
— Albert Einstein