Kiran Purushothama K

Associate Consultant

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada0 mo experience

Key Highlights

Expert in numerical methods and simulation.
Hands-on experience with multiphysics simulations.
Strong problem-solving and project management skills.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mechanical Engineer specializing in CFD and simulation technologies.

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About

I’m a Mechanical Engineer with a strong passion for numerical methods and simulation. My interests lie in particulate flow dynamics, CFD-DEM coupled simulations, and using scripting to automate processes and enhance post-processing workflows. Currently, I’m pursuing my master’s thesis, where I’m developing numerical techniques to analyze and predict snow adhesion on different surfaces. The goal is to better understand how snow accumulates under varying weather and environmental conditions, a critical aspect in improving design and safety in real-world applications. Over the course of my studies, I’ve worked on diverse projects across fluid dynamics, thermal systems, and engineering design and analysis. These experiences have not only sharpened my technical abilities but also strengthened my problem-solving, leadership, and project management skills. I enjoy coding solvers and streamlining workflows using MATLAB and Python, and I have hands-on experience setting up multiphysics simulations in tools like ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM.

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Ontario tech university

3 roles

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Oshawa, Ontario, Canada · On-site

Teaching Assistant – Statics, Fluid Mechanics Laboratory & Road Vehicle Aerodynamics
Fall 2024 – Winter 2025 (Sept 2024 – May 2025)
As a Teaching Assistant for second-year undergraduate engineering courses, I played a key role in supporting both lab and lecture components across Statics, Fluid Mechanics, and Road Vehicle Aerodynamics. I was actively involved in wind tunnel testing, model evaluations, and ensuring smooth academic delivery throughout the semesters.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assisted instructors with exam preparation, quiz design, and course content organization
2. Invigilated midterm and final assessments, maintaining academic integrity
3. Led tutorial sessions to clarify theoretical concepts and enhance student understanding
4. Set up and supervised laboratory experiments, providing hands-on guidance to students
5. Oversaw the course project for Road Vehicle Aerodynamics, which involved wind tunnel testing of a 3D-printed bluff body
6. Coordinated lab schedules and ensured seamless execution of weekly labs and assessments
This role enhanced my technical communication, mentoring abilities, and organizational skills while deepening my expertise in applied aerodynamics and experimental testing.

Assistant Teaching

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Sep 2023 – May 2024 · 8 mos · Oshawa, Ontario, Canada · On-site

Teaching Assistant – Statics & Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Fall & Winter Semesters (September 2023 - May 2024)
As a Teaching Assistant, I supported undergraduate courses in Statics and Fluid Mechanics by overseeing lab operations and assisting in course delivery throughout the academic year. My responsibilities included:
1. Preparing and organizing exam materials in coordination with course instructors
2. Conducting invigilation during assessments to ensure academic integrity
3. Leading tutorial sessions to reinforce theoretical concepts and support student learning
4. Assisting with lab setup and guiding students through hands-on experiments
This role allowed me to strengthen my communication skills, deepen my subject matter expertise, and support student success in foundational engineering courses.

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Research Assistant

May 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Oshawa, Ontario, Canada · On-site

Worked closely with the Climatic chamber at Ontario Tech and conducted experiments to come up with a numerical model to determine the adhesion of snow on the ADAS application