Akshay Dongre

Experience

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

  Project Engineer

  Validated and successfully executed a combustion modelling project after which proceeded to successfully accomplish a complex 3D Pratt and Whitney combustor grid. ● Executed a validation project focusing on two flames, Sydney pilot-stabilized flames and Cabra Lifted flames, using ANSYS FLUENT.● Sydney pilot flames were modeled using Flamelet-Generated Manifold (FGM) combustion model using RANS based turbulence models whereas Cabra lifted flames were studied using Steady Flamelet model in conjunction with LES methodology.● Successfully generated a 3D grid for a combustor designed by Pratt and Whitney, Canada using ANSYS ICEM-CFD. Show less

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  Michigan Technological University

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2024

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  ● Engineering Practices Instructor for 'Mechanical Engineering Practices', an experimental methods course offered by the department, training students in data acquisition, analysis, design, and validation of mechanical systems.● Guided students in design, testing, and validation of dynamic control system and HVAC system.● Designed and conducted engaging laboratory sessions, providing hands-on instruction in fundamental mechanical engineering principles. Offered guidance and support to students, fostering a collaborative learning environment and addressing individual academic needs.● Mentored teams of students in conflict resolution and team building activities.● Developed instructional materials, including lab manuals and multimedia presentations, to enhance student understanding of practical applications in Mechanical Engineering.● Collaborated with faculty members to align laboratory activities with lecture content, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive learning experience for students.● GTA for MEEM 3201 Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer (Fall 2018, Spring 2019), MEEM 2110 Statics (Spring 2019, Fall 2019), and MEEM 4230 Compressible Flow/Gas Dynamics (Spring 2020). Show less

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  Siemens Digital Industries Software

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Volume Meshing Intern

  ● Executed testing of existing and in-development meshing features developed by the STAR-CCM+ meshing team. Submitted performance evaluation and bug reports based on the feature testing.● Evaluated the usability and advantages of certain STAR-CCM+ meshing features and workflows.● Developed/modified scripts for collection and analysis of test results. Performed profiling of features to find performance bottlenecks.

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  Siemens Digital Industries Software

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Surface Meshing Intern

  ● Executed testing of surface wrapper meshing feature developed by the STAR-CCM+ Surface Meshing team. Submitted performance evaluation and bug reports based on the feature testing.● Successfully generated test cases for the automated testing suites. Provided feedback for designing tests for the automated testing suites. ● Developed python scripts for automating the process of migrating local testing suite to a new standard testing framework.

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  University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

  Jul 2024 - now

  Postdoctoral Fellow