Experience

  1. Graduate Research Assistant

    GT-AE Computational Fluid Dynamics Lab
    • Conduct research in Rotorcraft Aeromechanics using in-house Computational Fluid Dynamics codes (GT-Hybrid).
    • Developed low- and high-fidelity tools to study the effects of rain and ice accretion on multirotor VTOL performance, validated with LEWICE.
    • Supported Georgia Tech Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence (VLRCOE) projects in collaboration with NASA Glenn Research Center and US Army.
    • Mentored undergraduate students in rotor aerodynamics research.

  2. AW609 Aircraft Systems Integration (ASI) Intern/Co-op, Aerodynamics Department

    Leonardo Helicopters
    • Performed CFD analyses of rain and ice crystal ingestion into the AW609 engine using Ansys Fluent and FENSAP.
    • Developed agile CFD engine intake models for aerodynamic studies including but not limited to pressure/temperature distortion, rain, and icing effects.
    • Integrated and validated the Virtual Blade Model (Fluent VBM) for AW609 rotors.
    • Conducted ice shedding impact analysis on rotor blades.

  3. Course Instructor – Undergraduate Aerodynamics (AE 3030)

    Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Designed and taught curriculum for 51 students covering low- and high-speed aerodynamics.
    • Instructed analytical and numerical methods for lift, drag, and pitching moment calculations.
    • Provided one-on-one guidance to enhance student mastery.

  4. CFD Design & Simulation – Graduate Category, 2nd place

    VFS 40th Annual Student Design Competition
    • Participated in ‘Team Soteria’ designing a high-speed VTOL aircraft per RFP specifications.
    • Designed and sized a transonic main wing using a MATLAB framework integrating OpenVSP and FlightStream.
    • Performed high-fidelity CFD of wing and fuselage in Ansys Fluent for drag analysis and optimization.

  5. CFD Simulation Engineer (Part-time)

    Kimberly Clark Corporation
    • Investigated aerodynamic effects of wall cavities in channel flows using Ansys Fluent.
    • Modeled fluid behavior in aspirator systems and conducted parametric studies.
    • Advised design team on geometry modifications for performance improvement.

  6. Design Engineer-1, Aerospace Systems

    NewSpace Research and Technologies
    • Developed a multidisciplinary design and optimization (MDO) framework for UAVs using Mode Frontier and Siemens HEEDS.
    • Optimized glide pod geometry with MDAO tools.
    • Conducted research on MDO applications for launch vehicles.

Education

  1. PhD Aerospace Engineering

    Georgia Institute of Technology
    Thesis on Physics-Based Models for Rotor Aerodynamics under Adverse Weather. Supervised by Prof Lakhmi N. Sankar. This work focused on improving how we model rain and icing effects on rotorcraft and eVTOL systems.
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  2. MSc Aerospace Engineering

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    GPA: 4.0/4.0

    Courses included:

    • Computational Fluid Dynamics, Advanced Aerodynamics, Viscous Flow, Advanced Vertical Lift Aerodynamics, Rotorcraft Design, Optimization for the Design of Engineered Systems

  3. BTech Aerospace with specialization in Avionics Engineering

    University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India

    GPA: 3.87/4.0

    Courses included:

    • Coursework included Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics, Propulsion Systems, Aircraft Systems, and Avionics.
Skills & Hobbies
Technical Skills
Aerodynamic Analysis (CFD, MDO)

Low- & high-fidelity modeling, rotorcraft and eVTOL performance analysis, Ansys Fluent, FENSAP-ICE, STAR-CCM+, OPENFOAM, GT-ICE, FlightStream, OpenVSP, XFOIL, AVL, XROTOR, Actuator Disk, Blade Element Momentum Theory (BEMT), Virtual Blade Model (VBM)

Programming & Automation

Python, MATLAB,FORTRAN, C++, simulation scripts & data pipelines

Data Analysis & Visualization

Flight test & wind tunnel data, surrogate modeling, optimization

Hobbies
Hiking/Exploring
Love going on adventures (e.g. Skydiving)
Pets
Painting
Awards
Vertical Flight Foundation Scholarship – Dr. Jing Yen Cost Awareness Scholarship
Vertical Flight Society ∙ May 2023
Awarded for academic excellence and research contributions in rotorcraft aeromechanics and performance modeling.
Sidhu Mall & Sons Gold Medal – Best All-Round Performance in the University
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies ∙ August 2021
Conferred the highest honor for outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and extracurricular involvement.
Solidworks xDesign Challenge
Solidworks ∙ May 2019
Won the Solidworks xDesign Challege for the future of Urban Air Mobility in India.
Dean’s List – every semester
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies ∙ August 2017
Recognized for consistent academic distinction from Fall 2017 through Spring 2020.
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