CV

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

• Advisor: Dr. Iman Borazjani
• Dissertation: Data-Driven Turbulence Closure Models using Filtered Density Function Methods

M.Eng., Aerospace Engineering

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

• GPA - 3.8/4.0

B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering

VIT University, Chennai, India

• GPA - 8.0/10.0

Graduate Research Assistant

Scientific Computing and Biofluids Lab, Texas A&M University

• Advisor: Dr. Iman Borazjani
• PICurv - Eulerian-Lagrangian Solver for Turbulent Scalar Transport (Jan 2024 - Present): Developing a high-fidelity solver for scalar Filtered Density Function (FDF) transport within the CURVIB immersed boundary framework. Implementing Eulerian-Lagrangian coupling and solving stochastic particle methods (Langevin equation) to model sub-grid scalar fluctuations in turbulent flows. Building a modular, well-documented, open-source tool with focus on robust software engineering. Optimizing parallel scalability to handle millions of particles across 1,000+ cores using C/C++, MPI, and PETSc.
• Biomedical Computational Mechanics Projects (May 2021 - Dec 2023): Conducted high-resolution, unsteady fluid-structure interaction simulations of pulsatile blood flow in LVAD outflow grafts. Analyzed wall shear stress, vorticity, and flow stasis to quantify thrombosis and hemolysis risk. Presented detailed analysis at the 76th Annual APS Division of Fluid Dynamics meeting. Developed physics-informed regression model for right ventricular pressure-volume dynamics in collaboration with the Cardiovascular and Computational Biomechanics Lab, achieving 40-60% reduction in prediction error. Manuscript in preparation for Nature Scientific Reports.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

VIT University, Chennai, India

• Advisor: Dr. Harish Rajan
• Conducted design optimization study for modified double-spiked reentry capsule using ANSYS Fluent to mitigate aerothermal loads. Achieved 25% drag reduction and 16% surface temperature reduction for optimized configuration. Technical report available.

Teaching Assistant

Texas A&M University

• STAT 201 - Statistical Methods (Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020): Instructed 200+ students from diverse academic backgrounds in statistical inference. Developed materials emphasizing practical applications and conceptual understanding.
• MEEN 461 - Heat Transfer (Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022): Taught graduate students and senior undergraduates from ME, AE, and ChemE programs. Created assignments, projects, and exams; delivered lectures; conducted tutorials using MATLAB and Python.
• MEEN 464 - Heat Transfer Laboratory (Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024): Supervised small teams (4-5 students) conducting heat transfer experiments. Developed lab manuals and experimental protocols; managed laboratory equipment.

Product Development Intern

EPC Electrical Pvt. Ltd.

• Co-led the end-to-end design, fabrication, and deployment of a novel, ultra-low-cost CNC machine, achieving time-to-market under 90 days
• Reduced customer operating costs by 60% by implementing GRBL open-source firmware and control platform

R&D Engineering Intern

BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited)

• Selected as one of 20 interns from 300+ applicants to contribute to R&D at India's largest energy equipment producer
• Developed MATLAB application to compute heat transfer coefficients in industrial condensers, saving $2,500 annually

• Chad Patel Scholarship, American Society of Indian Engineers"

• Aerospace Academic Excellence Fellowship (Spring), Texas A&M University

• Aerospace Academic Excellence Fellowship (Fall), Texas A&M University

Judge

Texas Science Fair

• Evaluated student research projects and provided feedback to young researchers

Department Representative

TAMU Graduate and Professional Student Government

• Represented mechanical engineering graduate students in university governance

Contributing Writer

Ingenium Blog, Texas A&M Engineering

• Wrote articles about graduate student experiences and research for university engineering blog

Co-Founder & Head of Aerodynamics

Team Aviators International (SAE Aero Design)

• Founded first SAE Aero Design team at VIT University; led 5-member aerodynamics sub-team
• Secured $5,000+ in funding through workshops and sponsorships

Lead Braking Engineer

Team Saksham (Baja SAE India)

• Designed and fabricated braking system; achieved 5th place nationally (100+ teams)
• Contributed to fundraising efforts securing $3,000+ for components and travel