Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 · 4 yrs · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Developed simulation models for acoustic-driven fluid transport and heat transfer enhancement in microchannels.
• Built CFD and multiphysics models in COMSOL to study droplet transport, acoustic streaming, and thermal convection behavior.
• Demonstrated up to 10× enhancement in convective heat transfer through acoustically induced flow fields.
• Designed and fabricated bulk acoustic wave microfluidic devices to validate theoretical predictions experimentally.
• Integrated numerical modeling, analytical methods, and experimental validation to enable predictive design of microfluidic systems.

Jul 2017 – Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Chennai Area, India · On-site

• Taught undergraduate courses in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermal sciences.
• Led laboratory sessions involving thermal systems and experimental fluid mechanics.
• Supervised engineering projects focused on CFD simulation and heat transfer analysis.

Jul 2013 – May 2014 · 10 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

• Assisted in the design and fabrication of a hospital incinerator system, including chimney and exhaust ducting structures for safe disposal of medical waste.
• Performed airflow and draft calculations to ensure proper exhaust flow and efficient combustion gas removal through the chimney stack.
• Contributed to mechanical design and fabrication planning, including material selection, structural layout, and assembly considerations.
• Coordinated with fabrication technicians and welders during manufacturing and installation of the incinerator chimney structure to ensure correct alignment and safe exhaust flow operation.

Sep 2012 – Mar 2013 · 6 mos · Pondicherry

• Designed and developed a prototype machining fixture for container glass mold production, enabling multiple machining operations on a single setup.
• Engineered the fixture to support slotting, drilling, and reaming operations, eliminating the need for separate fixtures across different machines.
• Proposed the fixture concept to improve manufacturing workflow efficiency and setup flexibility within the mold production line.
• Developed the fixture layout and prototype concept in collaboration with shop-floor engineers and machining technicians.
• The prototype design was reviewed and appreciated by the engineering team for its potential to simplify machining operations and reduce tooling changeovers.