Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 4 mos · Stanford, California, United States

• Advisor : Prof. Ronald K. Hanson
• During my PhD at Stanford, I have led several projects focused on designing and deploying advanced optical and opto-mechanical systems for extreme environments. My hands-on research spans gas, DFB, UV, pulsed, and quantum cascade lasers, precise laser alignment, and robust opto-mechanical integration. I developed diagnostics for studying high-temperature and high-pressure systems using absorption, emission, and dual-comb spectroscopy in ultra-high vacuum and complex combustion setups. My technical toolkit includes advanced optical design with Zemax and Lumerical, mechanical modeling and CAD in SolidWorks, and simulation-driven analysis with ANSYS tools. I built custom Python and MATLAB pipelines for data acquisition, spectral analysis, and automation of measurements, which underpinned my ability to rapidly process complex datasets and optimize system performance. These strengths are complemented by experience in cleanroom fabrication, infrared sensor integration, and advanced analytical methods for challenging, real-world applications.

Aug 2019 – Nov 2019 · 3 mos

• Advisor : Prof. Vineeth Nair
• Responsible for curation of a comprehensive compendium of the course for 60+ students in the department
• Administering the development and grading of students in requirement of additional academic support

Aug 2018 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

• Advisors : Prof. Neeraj Kumbhakarna, Prof. Sudarshan Kumar
• Developed an OpenFOAM ANSYS based combustion model espousing boundary layer and pressure loss in a real rocket engine design
• Obtained an empirical relation using developed model over 150+ novel propellant combinations
• Investigated and formulated energetically dense highly strained carbon-caged oxidizer-propellant com-
• binations with an eye on propulsive applications and creation of benchmark for oxidizer selection
• Computed the potential surface for seven classes of 50+ compounds in Gaussian Software to obtain
• the heats of formation in order to estimate the ideal specific impulses in NASA CEA application

Mar 2018 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Selected amongst 200+ applicants to guide students based on peer review and overall performance
• Mentored four sophomores to help them manage their academic and Co-curricular activities

Apr 2017 – Apr 2018 · 1 yr

• Facilitated the centralization of research projects for 4000+ undergraduate students in IIT Bombay
• Improvised the Summer Undergraduate Research Program to provide research opportunities
• Organised Enthuse (talk and laboratory visits) to create research awareness among 1st year undergraduates

May 2019 – Jul 2019 · 2 mos · Singapore

• Advisor : Prof. N. Srikanth
• Devised an XFoil integrated Python code to implement stochastic algorithms such as NSGA-II, Differential Evolution & PSO to obtain optimal trailing edge morphing design of a three-dimensional HAWT blade
• Obtained a novel empirical relation between thrust coefficient and the critical parameters such as chord
• length, angle of attack, flap deflection and deployment location for 9 different airfoil sections in the blade
• Identified materials satisfying stress requirements through image processing in OpenCV on Ashby charts
• Utilized hyper parameter optimization to identify ideal algorithm implementation in disparate wind speeds

May 2018 – Jul 2018 · 2 mos · Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

• Advisor : Prof. Harunori Nagata
• Developed a hybrid kick motor flow system for a 15 kg payload transfer from Earth GTO to Mars orbit
• Estimated the performance and required operating conditions of the propulsion system in Python and
• compared various fuel regression rates by conducting experiments on a small-scale motor (35 N thrust)
• Designed an ideal system layout imbuing terminal velocity, system mass and structural loads as inputs

Nov 2017 – Dec 2017 · 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India

Jan 2017 – Nov 2017 · 10 mos