Raj Saini, PhD

Experience

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2010

  Teaching Assistant

  ∎ Engaging in quality research work leading to the award of the post-graduate degree.∎ Executing the Teaching Assistantship duties awarded by the institute, including, maintaining the departmental computing facility lab, conducting laboratory classes and academic assessment of students.∎ Worked as a part of the core team for the International Conference on Rheology of Complex Materials (COMPFLU - 2010), conducted by the Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras. Show less

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

  Jul 2010 - Feb 2019

  ∎ Numerical simulations are performed on different photobioreactors. ∎ Various configurations of PBR, such as Applikon photobioreactor (stirred tank-type rector), Flat plate reactor (Packer et al, 2011), a bubble column reactor (Lab scale & Pilot-scale reactors of IIT Kharagpur). ∎ The growth of microalgae, as well as cyanobacteria, depends on the mixing of the nutrients, aeration rate, light and temperature distribution inside the reactor.∎ To develop a numerical scheme to understand the effect of mixing and light intensity on the growth kinetics of photosynthetic microorganisms. ∎ Coupling of hydrodynamics by CFD and the growth kinetics of microalgae. ∎ Mathematical modelling for single phase flow in disc and doughnut pulsed column;∎ Study of droplet dynamics (includes deformation, breakage and coalescence) for pulsatile flow in disc and doughnut pulsed column;∎ Two immiscible fluids flow for pulsatile flow in disc and doughnut pulsed column;∎ Two step modelling of growth of micro-algae in stirred tank photo bioreactor ∎ Engaging in quality research leading to the award of the doctoral degree. ∎ Executing the Teaching Assistantship duties awarded by the institute, including, but not limited to, conducting tutorial classes and academic assessment of students for Transport phenomena, Fluid Mechanics and CFD.

  • Senior Research Associate

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Research Associate

    Jul 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Research Scholar

    Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Teaching Assistant

    Jul 2010 - Jun 2015
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  Chakr Innovation Private Limited

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

  CFD Analyst

  Shell and Tube Heat exchanger ∎ Numerical simulations are performed in a heat exchanger at high Reynolds number. ∎ Heat exchanger consists of 24 tubes and an enclosed water jacket. ∎ The exhaust is flowing inside the tubes and cooling water outside. ∎ Numerically investigated the pressure drop and temperature drop of the exhaust between inlet and outlet. ∎ Heat transfer coefficient is calculated for heat transfer from metal tubes to water and temperature of water in the heat exchanger. Show less

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  Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay

  Feb 2018 - Mar 2018

  CFD Analyst

  Efficient Shower for bathing - PRAYAS project ∎ Numerical simulations performed on a bathing shower nozzle for efficient water discharge for better user experience. ∎ Building high-efficient shower head for bathing which can save up to 70% in comparison to traditional showers. ∎ In this shower, water nozzles contribute to 80% of the desired effect. ∎ Numerically investigated the hydrodynamics of flow in a bathing shower nozzle at different operating conditions. ∎ To develop a efficient bathing shower nozzle design for optimal water discharge using CFD. Show less

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  Freelancer

  Jul 2018 - May 2020

  CFD Analyst

  ∎ Works as a consultant to provides expert advice/knowledge in a different area such as Chemical engineering, Oil and gas, Biotechnology, Renewable and Alternative energy, Internal combustion, Aerospace & Automotive and HPC sectors or any of many other specialized fields.

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  Department of Mechanical Engineering, CET

  Feb 2019 - Jan 2020

  Senior Research Associate

  Two-phase flow analysis in elbow bend pipe used in the oil extraction process. ∎ A good amount of work has been reported due to large occurrence of slug-flow in the petroleum and chemical industry. ∎ To understanding and prediction of slug transition in horizontal and bend pipes. ∎ Slug flow is known to cause mechanical fatigue to the pipelines. ∎ Accurate predictions of liquid hold up, pressure drop, velocity is imperative for uninterrupted operation of the facility. Show less

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

  Postdoctoral Researcher

  ∎ The study of various factors on climate change computationally using High Performance Computing (HPC) system.∎ To investigate the climate changes factors computationally using HPC.

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  Dr. Raj Kumar Saini

  Jul 2021 - May 2022

  Senior Consultant
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  R.K.S.Technology & Services

  Jul 2021 - May 2022

  Senior Consultant

  Roles and Responsibilities∎ Provide engineering consulting services to the client.∎ Managing clients all around the globe.∎ Coordinating with the marketing team at regular intervals to generate new leads.∎ Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.∎ Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.∎ Attending seminars, conferences and events where appropriate business opportunities can be discussed.∎ Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for specific designed experiments.∎ Preparation and execution of the process for doing CFD problem analysis.∎ Analysis of the results from the software.∎ Optimization of the geometry with view to fluid dynamics.∎ Consideration of inputs from other technical areas like design etc.∎ Discussion of the results with internal and external customers.∎ Coordination of external calculation activities: Preparation of the data for calculation, instruction and supervision of the execution, receipt and suitable preparation of the results.∎ Investigation of fundamentals and further development of the calculation methods. Show less

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  OpenFOAM® Journal (OFJ)

  Sept 2021 - now

  Reviewer
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  V-Guard

  Dec 2021 - Jun 2024

  Senior Consultant

  Roles and Responsibilities∎ Provide engineering consulting services to the client.∎ Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for specific designed experiments.∎ Preparation and execution of the process for doing CFD problem analysis.∎ Analysis of the results from the software.∎ Investigation of Turbo-machinery i.e. centrifugal pumps( single stages and multi stages).

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  Atal Innovation Mission Official

  May 2022 - now

  Mentor of Change

  Roles and Responsibilities (Contribute to the society)∎ Contribution to prepare India's future Champs∎ Provide mentorship to the students∎ Following up new ideas, technology and sharing with new young generation∎ Communicating to encourage students for new product developments∎ Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) which can be very helpful for students to design any kind of experiments.

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  ARK Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd.

  May 2022 - Oct 2022

  Technical Manager (Heading Team: ANSYS & CFD)

  Roles and key responsibilities∎ Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Mentoring, Business Planning & Review, Pre-Sales Technical Support, Post-Sales Technical Support, Technical Marketing, Center of Excellence, Strategic Initiatives, Short & Long Term Goal Planning & Execution, Business Development and Lead Generation, Team Hiring, Enablement of emerging market trends like electric vehicles, healthcare simulations, digital twin etc. ∎ Manage and lead the growing team of CFD application engineers for effective & on-time service to our customers ∎ Ensure proper documentation of each technical activity, including design reports to customer feedback ∎ Scope out, develop and demonstrate solutions using ANSYS software products in support of business growth. ∎ Collaborate with the sales team during all stages of business win and also create, present software demonstrations ∎ Assist customers in simulation-driven product development, understand the details of their engineering workflows, create and demonstrate novel simulation solutions which streamline those workflows ∎ Build customer relationship systems & guide customers in the proper usage of ANSYS CFD and related software tools, in order to improve their productivity and satisfaction with ANSYS simulation products ∎ Carry out pre-sales, support and bench-marking cases for ANSYS CFD products for all stages of modeling & simulation ∎ Instruct introductory and/or advanced training classes on the usage of ansys simulation products Show less

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  R.K.S. Technology & Services

  Oct 2022 - now

  Technology Specialist

  Roles and key responsibilities∎ Team Leadership, Management & Mentoring, Business Planning, Growth & Review, Pre & Post Sales, Technical Support & Marketing, Strategic Initiatives, Short & Long Term GoalPlanning & Execution, Business Development and Lead Generation, Team Hiring, Partnership Development, Return on Investment projection, Center of Excellence etc. ∎ Scope out, develop and demonstrate solutions using cost effective software products in support of business growth.∎ Enablement of emerging market trends like electric vehicles, healthcare simulations, digital twin etc.∎ Assist customers in simulation-driven product development, understand the details of their engineering workflows, create and demonstrate novel simulation solutions which streamline those workflows.∎ Build customer relationship systems & guide customers in the proper usage of cost-effective simulation products of CFD and related software tools, in order to improve their productivity and satisfaction.∎ Carry out pre-sales, support and bench-marking cases for open sources as well as commercial CFD & FEA products for all stages of modeling & simulation.∎ Instruct introductory and/or advanced training classes on the usage of cost-effective simulation products.∎ Ensure proper documentation of each technical activity, including design reports to customer feedback. Show less

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  Startup India

  Feb 2023 - now

  Startup Mentor

  Mentor for Startups and Innovation - Digital India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India

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  Results in Engineering

  Dec 2023 - now

  Reviewer
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  Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

  Dec 2023 - now

  Reviewer