Education / Degrees:
| Since 16/05/2011 | Ph.D. Student at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry - Karlsruhe, Germany. Helmholtz Research School Member (Energy Related Catalysis) Thesis: A Model-based Understanding of Reversible Oxide-ion-conducting and Proton-conducting Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs). |
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Sept'09 - Feb'11 |
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at COLUMBIA University, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science - New York, USA. GPA: 3.87/4.00 |
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July'05 - May'09 |
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering at SASTRA University, School of Mechanical Engineering - Tanjore, India. GPA: 9.42/10.00. Award: DEAN'S LIST SCHOLARSHIP (top 2%) |
Research Experience
| Research Assistant |
Sept 2009 - Dec 2010 | Department of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University, PI – Dr. Pejman Akbari (Adjunct Assistant Professor), Skills – Computational methods for analysis of Pulse detonation engines |
| Research Intern, Sensors Division | Sept 2008 - Jan 2009 | BERNSTEIN AG, R&D, Germany, PI – Dr. Dieter Moennicke (Manager, R&D), Skills – Product design, heat transfer analysis of sensor materials |
Academic Achievements & Awards
- DEAN'S LIST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT (top 2%) during the academic years – 2005-2008
- SUBJECT TOPPER in engineering chemistry, basic electronics engineering, mathematics – IV, thermal engineering, microprocessor & its applications, manufacturing technology – I, kinematics of machinery, manufacturing technology – II, gas dynamics & aerospace propulsion
- DEPARTMENT TOPPER during the 1st, 2nd & 5th semester. Overall department rank – II