I’m Muhaiyuddin, a mechanical engineer and currently a PhD researcher in Applied Mechanics at IIT Madras. I’m curious, easy-going, and always excited to meet people from different cultures. I love meaningful conversations, exploring cities, learning new ideas, and sharing experiences from my journey through engineering, research, travel, and life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined Couchsurfing to meet people with interesting journeys. I travel often for studies, projects, and short breaks, and I prefer connecting with locals rather than staying in hotels.
I enjoy learning how people live in different regions, their day-to-day routines, and their thoughts about life.

Interests

• photography
• traveling
• gaming
• research and engineering
• tech, ai & future innovations

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Lo-fi, Sufi, soft Bollywood, Tamil melodies, and anything peaceful during travel.
Movies: Inception, Interstellar, Dangal, 96, and documentaries on engineering and survival.
Books: Atomic Habits, The Alchemist, research journals, and books on personal growth.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked on designing and analyzing 3D woven fiber composites and contributed to a research project involving offshore RO-based seawater desalination.
Seeing my theoretical designs turning into real prototypes — that’s still one of the best feelings of my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:

Mechanical design concepts

Fundamentals of mechanical engineering

Learn:

Cooking local dishes

New languages & cultural habits

Life philosophies from different people

Share:

Travel experiences within India

Motivational experiences from my academic journey

Calm, positive energy and meaningful conversations

What I Can Share with Hosts

Respectful company and a friendly attitude

Stories about Indian culture, engineering projects, and campus life at IIT

Help with engineering problems, tech setups etc

A guest who keeps things clean, organized, and peaceful

Countries I’ve Visited

India

Countries I’ve Lived In

India