About
I am a PhD researcher in Mechanical Engineering at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal, India, specializing in magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and heat transfer. My research focuses on numerical simulation and dimensionless modeling of MHD flows in complex geometries, including sudden and gradual expansions, disaligned channels, and square ducts under inclined magnetic fields. I also work on liquid metal flows with applications in fusion energy systems and advanced cooling technologies. I am particularly interested in applying CFD to broader problems in thermal engineering and energy systems, especially those involving multiphysics interactions and complex flow configurations.
Research Interests
Research Highlights
- Developed dimensionless MHD models for sudden and gradual channel expansions
- Analyzed effects of Hartmann and Reynolds numbers on pressure drop and velocity profiles
- Investigated influence of insulating vs. conducting walls and inclined magnetic fields in square ducts
- Focused on liquid metal MHD flows relevant to fusion reactor cooling systems
- Applied optimization techniques (e.g., Response Surface Methodology) for enhanced thermal performance
Publications
Education
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
2022 – Present
Leadership & Service
Group Coordinator – Examination Control Room (ECR)
Department of Mechanical Engineering, MANIT Bhopal
Ongoing Responsibility
Lead and coordinate Examination Control Room operations across UG and PG examinations.
Responsible for assigning duties to PhD scholars, supervising control room activities,
and ensuring smooth, fair, and disciplined conduct of examinations. Regularly manage
team coordination, monitor execution of responsibilities and maintain operational efficiency
throughout the examination process.
Workshop Coordinator – CFD (Karyashala)
Workshop Website
Coordinated and managed the computational fluid dynamics workshop under the Karyashala initiative.
Designed and developed the official workshop website, and handled participant
coordination, session organization, and technical support throughout the program.
Lecture Delivered – Faculty Development Program (FDP)
Topic: Simulation using ANSYS
Delivered a lecture in a Faculty Development Program focusing on numerical simulation using ANSYS. Covered fundamental concepts, simulation workflow, and practical implementation for academic and research applications
Professional Service
Reviewer for International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (Elsevier)
Reviewed 4 manuscripts.
Reviewer for Transport Phenomena (De Gruyter Brill)
Reviewed 1 manuscript.
Skills
Current Research
Currently investigating entropy generation in magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) channel flows to analyze thermodynamic irreversibilities arising from viscous effects. The work incorporates entropy-based analysis using parameters such as the Bejan number to distinguish between heat transfer and fluid friction contributions. The study aims to optimize flow and thermal performance in fusion-relevant channel configurations through a dimensionless framework.