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Hello! I am Praveen Kumar. I am currently a Research Associate in the research group of Prof. Krishnan Mahesh in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota, USA. Previously, I worked as a Postdoctoral Associate in the same group after my Ph.D.

I use high-fidelity simulation techniques such as Direct Numerical Simulations (DNS) and Large-eddy Simulations (LES) to study fluid problems of engineering and fundamental interests. My research interests include:

  • Propeller flows
  • Turbulent Boundary layers
  • Wall modelling and sub-grid modelling

Contact:

Address:

Room 320, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics

107 Akerman Hall, 110 Union Street S.E. ,

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA

Email: prave002@umn.edu

Education:

  • Ph. D., Aerospace Engineering, University of Minnesota, USA (2018).
  • M.S., Aerospace Engineering (Mathematics minor), University of Minnesota, USA (2014).
  • B. Tech. (Hons.), Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India (2012).

Work Experience:

  • Research associate, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota, USA (January 2020-present).
  • Postdoctoral associate, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota, USA (April 2018-January 2020).
  • Research assistant, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota, USA (Spring 2013-February 2018).
  • Teaching assistant, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota, USA (Fall 2012- Spring 2013).
  • Undergraduate research intern, Laboratoire d’Hydrodynamique (LadHyX), Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France (May 2011-July 2011).

Honours and Awards:

  • Best paper award, Fifth International Symposium on Marine Propulsors, Finland, 2017.

Awarded to the paper voted the highest by an international panel.

  • Institute Silver medal, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India, 2012.

Awarded to the topper of the batch of graduating students in the department.

  • Boeing Scholarship, The Boeing Company, USA, 2010-2012.

Awarded for the academic excellence in Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kharagur, India.

  • Merit-cum-means Scholarship, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India, 2008-2010.

Awarded to the meritorious students with lower family income.

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