Manu Aryal - Mechanical Engineer and CAE Engineer in Nepal

Manu Aryal

Mechanical Engineer & CAE Engineer in Nepal | Fluid Mechanics · Aeroelasticity & FSI

Tribhuvan University, IOE Pulchowk Campus, Nepal | CAE Engineer at Yatri Motorcycles

I am Manu Aryal, a Mechanical Engineer and CAE Engineer based in Nepal with expertise in Renewable Energy Engineering, computational aeroelasticity, fluid–structure interaction (FSI), bio-inspired aerodynamics, machine-learning-driven structural health monitoring, and energy system optimization. Active leader in community outreach as President of the Rotaract Club of Rajdhani (a leading Rotaract Club in Kathmandu, Nepal).

Education in Mechanical & Renewable Energy Engineering

IOE Pulchowk Campus - Renewable Energy Engineering Nepal

MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering

Tribhuvan University, IOE Pulchowk Campus, Nepal · 2024 – 2026

  • Percentage: 90.83 % · Faculty Rank: 1st of 20
  • Merit Scholarship awarded by IOE based on national entrance examination.
  • Focus area: Advanced Renewable Energy Engineering Systems & Machine Learning applications in structural dynamics.
  • Thesis: Vibrational Data and Machine-Learning-Based Multi-Bolt Looseness Levels Classification
IOE Dharan Eastern Region Campus - Mechanical Engineering Nepal

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Tribhuvan University, IOE Dharan (Eastern Region Campus), Nepal · 2018 – 2023

  • Percentage: 83.06 % · Faculty Rank: 1st of 96
  • Merit Scholarship awarded by IOE based on national entrance examination.
  • Final Year Project: Modelling and Simulation of Turbine Blade and Study of Tip Leakage Flow on Different Tip Profiles and Casing Contouring
CCRC High School Physical Sciences Nepal

High School Physical Sciences

Capital College and Research Center (CCRC), Kathmandu, Nepal · 2016 – 2018

  • CGPA: 3.63 · Class Rank: 2nd of 48

Research & Publications

Selected journal articles, conference papers, and open-source case studies in Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy.

Acoustic Fault Detection in Bolted Structures by Manu Aryal
Journal Article · Accepted 2026

A Comparative Study on Acoustic Fault Detection in Bolted Structures

Aryal, M., Motra, M., & Luintel, M. C. · Journal of Innovations in Engineering Education

Comparative evaluation of acoustic-based methods for detecting bolt looseness in structural joints.

In copyediting →
MFCC vs PSD Features for Bolt Preload Classification - IOE Pulchowk
Conference Proceedings · May 2026

Comparative Analysis of MFCC and PSD Features for Multi-Bolt Preload Classification under Noise Conditions

Aryal, M., Motra, M., & Luintel, M. C. · 18th IOE Graduate Conference, IOE Pulchowk Campus

Feature comparison for robust multi-bolt preload classification in noisy environments.

Abstract No 739 →
Topology Optimisation Albatross-Inspired Wing by Manu Aryal
Journal Article · Feb 2026

Topology Optimisation with Generative Design on Albatross-Inspired Wing

Shrestha, C. G., & Aryal, M. · Aerotecnica Missili & Spazio

Generative design and topology optimisation applied to bio-inspired wing structures.

View paper →
Bio-Inspired Renewable Energy Wind Turbine Research
Conference Proceedings · Dec 2025

Aerodynamics of Bio-Inspired Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Rotors

Aryal, M., De, M. M., & Bose, C. · 52nd National & 11th International Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP)

Numerical investigation of seedpod-inspired VAWT rotors for low-wind urban renewable energy applications.

Yet to be Public →
OpenFOAM Numerical Investigation by Manu Aryal
Published Case Study · Aug 2025

3D Numerical Investigation of Bio-Inspired Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Rotor using AMI

Aryal, M., De, M. M., & Bose, C. · FOSSEE, IIT Bombay (Case Study ID: 298)

OpenFOAM Arbitrary Mesh Interface study of bio-inspired VAWT geometry.

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Teaching & Work Experience

Industry Experience

CAE Engineer

Yatri Motorcycles, Kathmandu, Nepal · Aug 2024 – Present

  • Working as a CAE Engineer at Yatri Motorcycles, Nepal's premier electric vehicle company.
  • Validated coupled CFD–FEA models against experimental track data for electric two-wheeler development (aerodynamic drag, thermal management, structural fatigue).
  • Performed topology optimisation and simulation-driven design iterations achieving significant weight reduction while maintaining structural safety factors.

Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion

Voyager Mayeen, Nepal · Jul 2023 – Mar 2024

  • Designed mission profile and flight trajectory for a sub-orbital rocket; performed thrust-to-weight and fuel-requirement optimisations (MATLAB & Python).
  • Executed aerodynamic simulations (ANSYS) to validate fairing and fin geometries for supersonic flight regimes.

Research Experience

Researcher · BioFSI Lab (Remote Collaboration)

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom · Aug 2025 – Present

  • Aeroelastic optimisation of bio-inspired wing geometries using Bayesian-integrated FSI (OpenFOAM + CalculiX via preCICE) under transient gust loading.
  • Investigating drag-reduction mechanisms derived from Peregrine Falcon wing morphology for adaptive flight surface design.

Semester-Long Research Intern (Remote)

FOSSEE, IIT Bombay, India · Feb 2025 – Aug 2025

  • Developed and analysed a seedpod-inspired VAWT rotor geometry using OpenFOAM (Arbitrary Mesh Interface).
  • Demonstrated suitability for low-wind-speed urban renewable energy applications in South Asia.

Research Assistant

Centre of Infrastructure Development Studies (CIDS), Nepal · Apr 2024 – Jul 2024

  • Evaluated waste-heat-recovery potential across 9 cement industries via on-site audits and thermodynamic energy–exergy analysis.
  • Developed CFD and thermal models (ANSYS, DWSIM) for industrial-scale heat-exchanger effectiveness.

Teaching Experience

Higher Secondary Science Teacher

Samata Shiksha Niketan, Lalitpur, Nepal · Apr 2023 – Jul 2023

  • Taught physics and science subjects at the higher secondary level in Nepal.

Skills & Methodologies in CAE Engineering

Simulation & CAE

OpenFOAM ANSYS Fluent / Mechanical CalculiX preCICE DWSIM HomerPro

Methods

FSI (Fluid-Structure Interaction) CFD (RANS / URANS) FEA (Static, Modal, Transient) MBD Topology Optimisation Bayesian Optimisation

Programming

Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn) MATLAB Bash / Shell Scripting

Pre / Post Processing

HyperWorks ParaView Gmsh nCode DesignLife

Languages

English (Fluent) Nepali (Fluent) Hindi (Fluent)

Community Service & Rotaract Leadership

Leadership roles in Rotaract Club of Rajdhani and community involvement across Rotaract Clubs in Kathmandu & Nepal.

Manu Aryal - President of Rotaract Club of Rajdhani Nepal

President

Rotaract Club of Rajdhani, Kathmandu, Nepal · Jul 2026 – Present

  • Serving as President of Rotaract Club of Rajdhani, leading major youth empowerment and community development initiatives across Rotaract in Nepal.
Secretary of Rotaract Club of Rajdhani Kathmandu

Secretary

Rotaract Club of Rajdhani, Kathmandu · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026

  • Managed club administration, official records, and inter-club correspondence within District 3292 Nepal.
Treasurer Rotaract Club of Rajdhani

Treasurer

Rotaract Club of Rajdhani, Kathmandu · Jul 2024 – Jun 2025

  • Oversaw financial planning, fundraising, and budgeting for impactful social service projects in Nepal.
Joint Secretary Rotaract Club of Rajdhani Nepal

Joint Secretary

Rotaract Club of Rajdhani, Kathmandu · Jul 2023 – Jun 2024

  • Supported executive board operations and youth engagement programs in Kathmandu.
SOMES IOE Dharan Mechanical Engineering Student Society

PR Manager / Tutor

Society of Mechanical Engineering Students (SOMES), IOE Dharan · Mar 2021 – Apr 2022

  • Managed public relations and provided academic peer tutoring for mechanical engineering students at IOE Dharan.

Awards & Achievements

Fatigue Limit Award - Yatri Motorcycles

The Fatigue Limit Award

Yatri Design Studio Awards 2026 for Outstanding Professionals · 2026

Recognising excellence in professional engineering contributions at Yatri Motorcycles.

ARCHER2 Competition Award - Manu Aryal

ARCHER2 Image & Video Competition

Selected Video Submission · 2025

“Wake Dynamics of Bio-Inspired VAWT Rotors”

Guest Lecturer Rocket Propulsion Nepal Army

Guest Lecturer

Rocket Propulsion Technology · 2023

School of Electronics & Mechanical Engineering, Nepal Army

Mech Camp Winner - Mechanical Engineering Nepal

Mech Camp 2.0 – 3D Modelling Competition

Winner (Twin-Screw Compressor) · 2023

Recognised for excellence in 3D CAD modelling of a twin-screw compressor.

SOMES Achievement Award IOE Dharan

SOMES Achievement Award

IOE Dharan · 2022

Awarded for scoring 90.22 % in BME 7th Semester at IOE Dharan.

Creative Corner & Personal Writings

A glimpse beyond simulation models — poetry, Himalayan trekking, and personal passions.

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Get in touch

Feel free to reach out for research collaboration in Renewable Energy Engineering, CAE analysis, Rotaract leadership, or professional opportunities in Nepal and abroad.