Thomas Johny Bastian

Undergrad at NITK | NITK Racing Electric | Research Intern at IITB

Mangaluru, Karnataka, India

About

I am a Mechanical Engineering student at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), I am deeply engaged in automotive engineering, particularly in EVs. As the Convenor of NITKRacing Electric, I lead efforts in designing, optimizing, and implementing high-performance EV systems, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. My interests lies in automotive and aerospace engineering, with a strong focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), simulations, and vehicle dynamics. I am committed to continuous learning and hands-on problem-solving, striving to develop expertise in electric mobility, aerodynamics, and performance engineering.

Experience

  • Research Intern at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • NITKRacing (On-site)
    • Convenor
      Jan 2025 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

      -Managing team members, competitions, finances and logistics -Spokesperson for the team

    • Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
      Dec 2022 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Placement Coordinator at Career Development Centre (CDC) NITK Surathkal
    Jun 2025 - Jan 2026 · 8 mos

  • Summer Research Intern at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
    May 2025 - Jul 2025 · 3 mos

  • Summer Intern at Mitsubishi Motors Qatar
    May 2024 - Jul 2024 · 3 mos