Resume

Akshat Dagdi

Performance and data-driven postgraduate engineer with experience in lap-time simulation, vehicle dynamics, and EV powertrain modelling. Focused on simulation, testing, and system optimization for high-performance electric racing applications.

Bath BA2 4AL, United Kingdom+44 7849848646akshatdagdi@gmail.com

Personal Statement

My passion for automotive engineering started early and evolved from admiration of vehicles to a deep technical focus on engines, powertrains, and vehicle behaviour. Over time, this grew into a mission: build fast, intelligent, and responsible performance systems.

I am especially motivated by advanced simulation, energy deployment, and technologies that bridge performance with sustainability, including electric propulsion and future-oriented fuel pathways.

Work Experience

Simulation Lead

Bath Zero

11/2025 - Present

Bath, United Kingdom

  • Lead simulation development for MotoStudent 2027 at Aragon with generation-based model architecture.
  • Built full-vehicle drive-cycle simulation including lean-angle kinematics, contact-patch logic, and race-line solving.
  • Integrated e-powertrain, FOC motor controller, PMSM model, and inverter switching dynamics.
  • Lead dyno testing plans, execution, risk review, and direct collaboration with HV and battery teams.

Simulation Engineer

Team Bath Racing Electric

09/2025 - Present

Bath, United Kingdom

  • Developed Simulink models for next-generation accumulator decisions and performance tuning.
  • Created thermal test models for accumulator and motor systems.
  • Led MBSE-aligned e-powertrain model integration for reliability and system clarity.

Simulation Engineer

Loughborough University Motorsport

08/2024 - 07/2025

Loughborough, United Kingdom

  • Led suspension simulation development in Simulink multibody.
  • Optimized ride height, suspension travel, and mounting positions.
  • Transitioned full-vehicle simulation from MATLAB to Simulink for FSUK event analysis.

Powertrains and High Voltage

Loughborough University Motorsport

08/2023 - 08/2024

Loughborough, United Kingdom

  • Led LFS24 powertrain optimization and integration.
  • Developed cooling and performance models in MATLAB and Simulink.
  • Initiated LFS25 accumulator architecture, targeting air-cooled implementation.

Education

MSc Automotive Engineering with Electric Propulsion

University of Bath

08/2025 - Present

Bath, United Kingdom

Focus on aerodynamics, battery design, drives, suspension kinematics, CFD in ANSYS Fluent, FOC lab work, and AVL CRUISE M project modelling.

BEng Automotive Engineering

Loughborough University

09/2022 - 07/2025

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Strong foundation in FEA, CAD, MATLAB/Simulink, control systems, wind tunnel analysis, and final year electric powertrain simulation project.

A Levels

Discovery Bay International School

08/2020 - 06/2022

Hong Kong

A grades in Mathematics, Physics, Product Design, and Business. Deputy Head Boy and active in MUN and design-focused activities.

Technical Skills

MATLABSimulinkAVL CRUISE MANSYS FluentNX12SolidWorksAutodesk SuiteStarCCM+Microsoft OfficeOverleaf

Languages

  • English (Native)
  • Hindi (Native)
  • Chinese (Limited)
  • German (Elementary)

Research and Thesis Projects

Masters Thesis

02/2026 - Present

Development of advanced power deployment of electric performance vehicles using Motion Applied toolchains.

Bachelors Thesis

09/2024 - 06/2025

Final Year Project on electric powertrain performance and lap-time/energy analysis in Formula Student context.

View project paper

Additional Achievements

  • OptimumG Vehicle Dynamics Seminar at Ohlins Racing AB (Stockholm, 03/2026).
  • Best Delegate Award, NTU MUN (03/2021).
  • Inter-School Open Team of the Year recognition (05/2020).
  • Sustained volunteering with Redress HK and environmental campaign initiatives.