Ayush Kumar Jha

Experience

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  Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

  Apr 2021 - Jul 2021

  Research Intern

  Worked on finding the dominant structures of fluid flow in a rock from a micro-CT image using Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD).

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  Switch Energy Alliance

  Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

  International Switch Energy Case Competition

  Performed a comprehensive assessment of the state of energy poverty in Nepal and proposed energy transition pathways. Also, examined the economic, social, and environmental impacts that these energy transition measures would bring about in Nepal.Team Urjaffinity from IIT ISM Dhanbad emerged as the Global Winner in the International Switch Energy Case Competition 2021.

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  KPMG India

  Dec 2021 - Mar 2022

  KPMG Ideation Challenge

  Played a key role in designing a framework to decarbonize the Indian household sector through the deployment of a real-time IoT-based energy monitoring device. The main Idea of the framework was to create an ecosystem that would inculcate healthy energy-saving habits in the community by providing monthly Carbo Credits based on the reduction in energy consumption that would allow the user to invest more into greener technology.We have also developed the working prototype of the IoT device and website that would provide all the information for a particular household.Our team Carbon 6 from IIT ISM Dhanbad emerged as a National Runners Up in the National Finale of the KPMG Ideation Challenge 2022 Show less

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  Switch Energy Alliance

  Feb 2022 - Nov 2022

  Case Competition Intern

  Played a primary role in developing a Case Competition packet for the International Switch Energy Case Competition 2022. Moreover, I have also conducted a study on Energy Poverty and Energy Transition in Myanmar, Columbia, and Ghana.

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Summer Research Intern

  Worked on the numerical modeling of the mechanically driven fracture in the 5-layer subsurface model using the Phase Field Modeling approach. Key concepts used were Nitsche's methods, Phase Field Model, and Finite Element Method.

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  Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

  Dec 2022 - Dec 2022

  Winter Geophysical Field Training

  Carried out various geophysical field surveys using SP, IP, Gravity, Magnetic, Seismic, GPR, VES, ERT, HVSR, and MT methods in the nearby village of Dhanbad. Got hands-on experience with geophysical survey equipment and field procedures.

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Project Intern

  Contributed to the development of an open-source Capacity Expansion Model (IDEEA) for India's power sector, aimed at supporting decarbonization and the clean energy transition

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  Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)

  Jul 2023 - Apr 2024

  Research Intern
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  Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)

  Jun 2024 - now

  Research Analyst