Rahul Verma

Dual Degree Student in Physics and Civil Engineering | Aspiring Research & Management Professional

About

Highly motivated dual-degree student pursuing M.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics and B.E. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering at BITS Pilani, graduating in 2026. Proven leader with experience managing large-scale student events and a strong foundation in research, engineering principles, and data analysis. Eager to leverage technical proficiency in Abaqus, Python, and SQL, coupled with strong organizational and communication skills, to drive impactful projects and contribute to innovative solutions in engineering and research.

Work Experience

Management Intern

Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI)

Dec 2025 - Present

Contributed to enhancing operational efficiency and system development within a premier national research institute.

  • Developed an Inventory Management System in collaboration with the Computer Centre and Networking division, significantly streamlining inventory maintenance processes.
  • Partnered with the Head of the Computer Centre Networking (CCN) division to analyze and improve CRRI's existing inventory management system.
  • Enhanced the operational efficiency of the inventory management system by leveraging Python libraries and SQL for improved data management and system performance.

Head of Department

BITS Pilani, Department of Sports Publicity and Design (SPD)

Dec 2025 - Present

Led outreach and publicity efforts for major sports festivals at BITS Pilani, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills.

  • Spearheaded a team of over 40 individuals, overseeing all departmental operations and fostering effective inter-departmental communications.
  • Managed five distinct creative verticals responsible for pre-fest, during-fest, and post-fest activities for all major sports events.
  • Successfully led the team to execute festivals seamlessly, consistently demonstrating exceptional organizational and leadership capabilities.
  • Guided the creative team for BOSM, one of India's largest student-managed sports festivals, attracting over 8,000 participants from 150+ colleges and managing a budget exceeding 1.5 Crore INR.

Education

Physics and Civil Engineering

Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani

Courses

  • Intro to Astrophysics
  • Thin Film Technology
  • Principle of Economics
  • Computer Programming
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Print and Audio Visual Advertising
  • Construction Planning and Technology

Secondary Education (Class XII)

Ryan International School

90.2%

Secondary Education (Class X)

Ryan International School

91.8%

Volunteer

Volunteer, Social Services

National Service Scheme (NSS)

Actively engaged in community service initiatives focused on health awareness and public welfare.

  • Participated in health awareness initiatives for villages near Pilani, contributing to successful blood donation drives, eye check-ups, and dental camps.
  • Successfully organized a Blood Donation Camp with the NSS team, attracting a footfall of over 800 participants.

Projects

Environmental Impact Assessment of EV Market

Comprehensive research project focused on evaluating the environmental footprint of the electric vehicle market and proposing strategies for sustainability.

Statistical Mechanics of Failure Mechanisms in Materials using Fibre Bundle Model

Ongoing research applying engineering and statistical mechanics principles to understand material failure.

Finite Element Modeling for Semi-Circular Test

Research project focusing on advanced modeling techniques to analyze material fracture.

Languages

English (Fluent) , Hindi (Native)

Skills

Software & Tools

  • Abaqus
  • Revit Architecture
  • Canva

Programming & Databases

  • Python
  • SQL Database
  • Computer Programming

Engineering & Sciences

  • Intro to Astrophysics
  • Thin Film Technology
  • Construction Planning and Technology
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Environmental Impact Assessment

Project Management

  • Project Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Organizational Skills
  • Budget Management

Research & Analysis

  • Data Analysis
  • Simulation
  • Hypothesis Testing
  • Literature Review
  • Quantitative Analysis

Design & Media

  • Print and Audio Visual Advertising
  • Graphic Design