
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Govt. College of Technology, Coimbatore – Anna University, Chennai 2016 – 2019
MEng in Thermal Engineering, Govt. College of Technology, Coimbatore – Anna University, Chennai, 2013 – 2015
BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Govt. College of Engineering, Bargur – Anna University, Chennai, 2010 – 2013
I am a curious and committed researcher who thrives on solving real-world combustion and emission challenges. I'm inspired by sustainable mobility and cleaner energy. Outside of work, I enjoy travelling, which helps me stay balanced and continuously inspired.
Fuels and Combustion
Gasoline direct injection systems
Emission control technologies (PM, NOx)
Engine calibration and VVT
Analytical combustion chemistry
3D combustion CFD modelling
Engine hardware testing
Handling emissions equipments
National Postdoctoral Fellowship, SERB (India)
Senior Research Fellowship, CSIR-MHRD (India)
International Travel Grant, SERB (India)
Sir C. V. Raman Young Scientist Award, ISEES
RESEARCH & INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Postdoctoral FellowEnergy Conversion & Propulsion Systems Lab, Chalmers University, SwedenJan 2024 – Present
Led CFD and experimental investigations to reduce particulate emissions in GDI engines by optimising gas exchange processes.
Utilised CONVERGE CFD and AVL testing systems to analyse combustion dynamics.
Collaborated across research groups; mentored junior researchers.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Engine Research Lab, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India, Aug 2021 – Dec 2023
Developed a gasoline compression ignition engine for heavy-duty automotive applications.
Focused on dual-objective control: PM and NOx emission reduction.
Published key findings in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences.
Postdoctoral Fellow, IC Engine & Combustion Lab, IIT Bombay, IndiaJun 2019 – Jul 2020
Advanced RCCI engine systems using renewable fuels.
Integrated experimental and numerical analysis for dual-fuel combustion.
Research Scholar Govt. College of Technology, Coimbatore (Anna University)Jul 2016 – May 2019
Performed optimisation and exergy analysis of diesel-vegetable oil-diethyl ether fuel blends.
Built engine performance models under varying operating parameters.