M.Tech + PhD (7.4/10): Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, India (Aug 2017 - September 2024)
Bachelor of Technology (8.33/10): Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Mizoram, India (August 2013 - May 2017)
Intermediate (70%): Mahatma Budhha Hiraman College Patuana, Nalanda, India (July 2010-May 2012)
High School (83.4%): Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel High School Gangti, Nalanda, India (May 2010)
Software: Proficient (CONVERGE CFD, Tecplot, Origin, SOLID Works, GT Power), Beginner (Ansys, Cantera, Chemkin, Auto-Lion and Ensight)
Programming: Labview, MATLAB, C++, Python [level: kam chalau]
Experimental and Instrumentation:
Constant volume chamber combustion and spray setup development
Setup development for Shadowgraphy, Mie-Scattering, Schlieren Imaging Technique
Test engine/experimental setup preparation, wiring harness
ECU calibration, in-cylinder combustion diagnostics
Microscopic and macroscopic spray analysis,
DAQ System (Synergy and AVL)
Emission Analyzer (AVL and Horiba)
Others: Strong interpersonal skills, writing research proposal, organizing events
Hydrogen Combustion
H2/CNG/HCNG Engine Development and Prototyping
Methanol/Ethanol Engine Development and Prototyping
Optical Diagnostics using Shadowgraph, DBI and Schlieren Imaging Technique
Battery Thermal Management
Chamber Combustion and Spray Study
Turbulent Combustion Modelling
Postdoctoral Research Associate (October 2024-Present)
PhD Dissertation (Aug 2017-Sep 2024)
Thesis Title: Spray, Laser Ignition, Combustion and Engine Investigations of Low Carbon Fuels
Advisor: Prof. Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India (2017-2024). Dr. P A Lakshminarayan, IIT Kanpur (2024)
Description: Flame Kernel Propagation of Hydrogen and Hydrogen-enriched CNG in a constant volume combustion chamber. Spray Characteristics of Hydrogen, CNG, Methanol, Ethanol and Gasoline. Laser Ignition of Gaseous and Liquid Fuels, Engine Modification and ECU Calibration for adapting alternative Fuels and Laser Ignition. Engine performance, combustion, emission and particulate characterization.
Intermediate M.Tech Dissertation
Thesis Title: Simulation of High-Pressure Co-Axial Injection System for Methanol Adaptation in a Locomotive Engine
Advisor: Prof. Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India (2021).
Description: 1D modelling using GT Power. Methanol. Validation of 1D Model for Diesel Fueling. Feasibility study of Methanol Fueled Adaptation of Locomotive Engine. Spray Modeling using CONVERGE CFD.
Description: Two weeks visit to Korea to carry out the project work in collaboration with Konkuk University and Hanyang University.
Project: Prototype Development and Experimental Investigations of CNG Fueled Direct Injection Spark Ignition Engine
Type: Short Group Project (members: Ankur Kalwar, Dhananjay Kumar, Quangkhai Pham)
Role: Understanding of Schlieren Imaging Setup for CNG Spray, Converge Case setup preparation for CNG Spray
Advisor: Prof. Suhan Park (Konkuk University) and Prof. Sungwook Park (Hanyang University)
Description 1: Research Paper presentation in SET-2023 (The 20th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies) conference organized by WSSET and the University of Nottingham, UK, from 15th to 17th Aug 2023 (Photo1)
Presentation Title: Experimental Assessment of Spray Characteristics of Hydrogen and CNG Using Schlieren Imaging
Description 2: A day visit (in group) to the Engine Lab of the University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science. Prof. Richard Stone briefed us on Different Setups, and Prof. Gautam Kalghatgi accompanied us during the visit. (Photo1)
Language Known: Hindi, English
Hometown: Nalanda, Bihar
Nationality: Indian
DOB: Feb-16-1995