Academic & research journey
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Engine Research Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison · Advisor: Prof. Sage Kokjohn
PhD Researcher (M.Tech + PhD)
Engine Research Laboratory, IIT Kanpur · Advisors: Prof. Avinash Kumar Agarwal & Dr. P. A. Lakshminarayanan
Thesis: Spray, Laser Ignition, Combustion and Engine Investigations of Low Carbon Fuels. Flame kernel propagation of H² and H²-enriched CNG; spray characterization of hydrogen, CNG, methanol, ethanol, and gasoline; laser ignition of gaseous and liquid fuels; engine modification, ECU calibration; performance, combustion, emission, and particulate characterization.
M.Tech Dissertation
IIT Kanpur · Advisor: Prof. Avinash Kumar Agarwal
Thesis: Simulation of High-Pressure Co-Axial Injection System for Methanol Adaptation in a Locomotive Engine. 1D modelling in GT-Power, validation for diesel, feasibility for methanol, spray modelling in CONVERGE CFD.
South Korea · Nov–Dec 2021
Two-week collaborative project at Konkuk University & Hanyang University on CNG-fueled DISI engine. Schlieren imaging of CNG spray and CONVERGE case setup. Advisors: Prof. Suhan Park & Prof. Sungwook Park.
United Kingdom · Aug 2023
Paper presentation at SET-2023, University of Nottingham (spray characteristics of H² & CNG via Schlieren imaging). Group visit to the Engine Lab at the University of Oxford with Prof. Richard Stone & Prof. Gautam Kalghatgi.
M.Tech + PhD, Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India
B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering
NIT Mizoram, India · BTP advisor: Prof. Bachu Deb
Intermediate
Mahatma Buddha Hiraman College, Patuana, Nalanda
High School
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel High School, Gangti, Nalanda · Board exam topper