Hello! 
I'm Samir Kadri, a mechanical engineering grad student at UofT who enjoys designing, analyzing, and building high-performance components 
samir.kadri@mail.utoronto.ca Work Experience
Flow Robotics | The Entrepreneurship Hatchery
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Sept 2024 — Sept 2025Worked on the product design and prototyping of a small intestine entroscopy device.
TATA Motors
Project Intern
June 2023 — Sept 2023Summer-long stint at TATA Motors.
Polyvault Auto
Product Design Intern
June 2021 — Sept 2021Summer-long stint at Polyvault Auto.
Featured Projects
University of Toronto Formula Racing - FSAE
Designed and manufactured critical vehicle systems, specializing in high-performance suspension and aerodynamics components. Developed rear suspension uprights for in-hub motor integration and 23.3% performance increase in front wing/nosecone.
SparkJet Actuator Model Development
High-fidelity CFD model for Spark-Jet actuators to simulate complex phenomena like peak jet velocity and flow reattachment using COMSOL Multiphysics on HPC clusters.
Python based CFD Solver
Developed a high-fidelity CFD solver in Python for steady, incompressible flow, implementing SIMPLE algorithm and GMRES linear solver on a collocated finite-volume grid.
Generalized Stochastic Microcontact Model
Developed a generalized 3D stochastic microcontact model on MATLAB to predict mechanical power loss of helical gears and elliptical contacts.
VJTI Racing e-BAJA
Led end-to-end development of suspension package, bridging kinematic simulation and precision manufacturing. Ranked 1st in Design at ATVC India 2023.
AeroVJTI - AIAA Design/Build/Fly
Spearheaded design of high-strength, lightweight airframe components using topology optimization and innovative foldable wing mechanism.
Skills
CAD Tools
- SolidWorks
- CATIA
- Fusion 360
- AutoCAD
CFD and FEA Tools
- Siemens STAR-CCM+
- COMSOL Multiphysics
- ANSYS Fluent
- ANSYS Mechanical
Languages
- Python
- MATLAB
Other Skills
- HPC Workflows
- Lotus Suspension Analysis - SHARK
- MSC Adams
- GD&T
About
I'm currently pursuing my MEng in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Toronto, with a specialization in Computational Mechanics. I recently completed an internship at a med-tech startup, funded by The Entrepreneurship Hatchery, where I worked on the product design and prototyping of a small intestine entroscopy device. My prior internship experiences also include summer-long stints at TATA Motors and PolyVault Auto.
As a mechanical engineer, I enjoy bridging the gap between simulation and real-world performance by combining computational mechanics, CFD, and FEA with practical design and testing. Through my work in the Turbulence Research Lab on active flow devices, and on The University of Toronto Formula Racing Team in the aerodynamics and suspension sections, my goal is to develop designs and simulation workflows that are numerically robust, and translate into components that are manufacturable, reliable and high-performing.
When I'm not working on bringing CAD models to life, I'm probably watching sports, immersed in a video game, or experimenting in the kitchen.