Bharat B. Sharma 2481/A, 2nd Cross, BDA Layout,HAL

3rd Stage, Murgeshpalya Bangalore, Karnataka bharat.csa@gmail.com, +91(M) 7029120718

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

3+ years of experience as a CFD Researcher in multiple R&D projects. It involved performing geometry clean-ups, generating Hex, Tet, & Hybrid mesh and performing CFD simulations using Commercial CFD tools ANSYS-FLUENT, ICEM-CFD. This resulted in timely-delivery of CFD analysis results and recommendations in Technical reports for Industrial R&D Projects (DST-RPDC-2013, SONA-KOYO-2015).

Learned to expert proficiency several CFD software’s such as ANSYS-FLUENT, ICEM-CFD, OpenFOAM and COMSOL-Multiphysics to contribute towards requirements of ongoing projects resulting in publication of 3 International Journal and Conference papers (Material Science and Technology-2013, ASME-ISHMT-2011 & 2013).

SOFTWARES, SKILLS, & METHODOLOGIES

CFD Software: ANSYS-FLUENT, ICEM-CFD, OpenFOAM, Gambit, TecPlot. CAD Software: Solidworks, AutoCAD. Methodologies: Eulerian-Eulerian Multiphase flow, DPM model, VOF model, Dynamic

(SOLIDWORKS) Mesh Simulation, Mixture Model, Porous Media Prog. Languages: C++, FORTRAN, Python. OS/Office: Linux (Ubuntu), Windows, MS-Office.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Research Fellow Sep’2013 – Nov’2015

CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, W.B.

SONA-KOYO’2015: Simulation of Die-Filling of Semi-Solid Aluminium Alloy in a Steering Knuckle Joint Die for SONA-KOYO Steering System Pvt. Ltd. Jan’2015 – May’2015

o Performed geometry-cleanup and developed Hex and Hybrid Mesh of Sleeve and Die assembly in ICEM-CFD by writing script files.

o Defined Boundary-conditions, solution-methodology, dynamic-mesh model inputs, ran simulations in ANSYS-FLUENT and troubleshooted solver convergence problems.

o Investigated fluid-flow and heat transfer in ANSYS-FLUENT for simulating semi-solid flow in sleeve and die assembly and Post-processed results in TecPlot while providing key recommendations regarding die design based on the CFD results analysis in a detailed analysis report.

o Adept Communicator as Trained and Taught 3+ M.Tech/PhD students to expert proficiency in CFD softwares ANSYS-FLUENT and GAMBIT resulting in successful completion of their CFD based projects and submission of their thesis within deadline.

Graduate Research Project Jan’2012-Present Jadavpur Univ., Kolkata & CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, W.B.

Design and Development of Loop Heat Pipe (LHP) for space application by performing CFD Modelling of Fluid flow and Heat Transfer. Oct’2014 – Oct’2015

o Developed Hex and Tet Mesh of LHP porous evaporator using Gambit and AVIZO-FIRE.

o Applied suitable Boundary-conditions and Performed CFD simulation of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer with Evaporation in ANSYS-FLUENT.

o Post-Processed Results and provided recommendations for design of LHP evaporator while authoring an International Conference Paper (ASME-ISHMT-2013) based on these results.

o Designed and authored a draft proposal in collaboration with several scientists across several institutions (CMERI, ISAC, IIT-G, IISc, JU) which resulted in a Project Proposal (undergoing submission to DST) on “Facility for Design and Manufacturing of Loop Heat Pipe for Space Applications”.

Junior Research Fellow Apr’2011 – Sep’ 2013 CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, W.B.

DST-RPDC’2013: Rheo-Pressure Die Casting of Aluminium Alloy AL356

o Developed CAD model of Cooling Channel in SOLIDWORKS and created Hex-Mesh of cooling channel using ICEM-CFD.

o Selected Boundary Conditions based on the type of simulation, simulated using ANSYS-FLUENT and Post-Processed the results including experimental validation in collaboration with a team of 5 Scientist.

o Documented the investigation and provided recommendations regarding the Optimum dimensions of cooling channel and its temperature. This work resulted in publication of 1 Int. Journal (Material Science & Tech.’13) and 1 Int. Conference Paper (ASME-ISHMT’11).

EDUCATION

Ph.D (Mechanical Engg.), Jadavpur University, Kolkata. “Investigation of Transport phenomena in a Loop Heat Pipe Using CFD Tools”. 6.5 SGPA. Dec’2012 – Jun’2016(Expected). COURSE WORK:

o Internal Combustion Engine : Knowledge of gasoline and Diesel Combustion Dynamics and its impact on Internal Combustion Engine; Analytical models for charge motion, spray development, jet break-up, turbulent mixing, combustion chemical kinetic and flame stability.

o Computational Heat Transfer: Knowledge of CFD and its applications. o Convective Heat Transfer: Knowledge of Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow.

B.Tech(Mechanical), Dehradun Institute of Technology, Dehradun.64 % aggregate.(2006 – 2010). 12th Standard- PCM, CBSE, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dehradun.65 % aggregate. (2004 – 2005). 10th Standard- CBSE, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dehradun.63 % aggregate. (2002 – 2003).

PUBLICATIONS

B.B.Sharma, S.K.Samanta, G.Biswas, B.A.Zeru, and H.Chattopadhyay, “Modelling evaporation in a flat evaporator loop heat pipe with modified VOF approach”, Proc. of the 22nd Nat. and 11th Int. ISHMT-ASME Conference, Dec’2013, IIT-Kharagpur.

P.Das, S.K.Samanta, H.Chattopadhyay, B.B.Sharma, and P.Dutta “Eulerian two-phase flow simulation and experimental validation of semisolid slurry generation process using cooling slope”, Material Science and Technology, 2013, 29(1), pp.83-92.

P.Dutta, S.K.Samanta, P.Das, A.K.Lohar, B.B.Sharma, and H.Chattopadhyay “Formation of Semi solid slurry using cooling slope for Rheo-pressure die casting”, Proc. of the 21st Nat. and 10th Int. ISHMT-ASME Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, Dec’2011, IIT-Madras.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Hobby:

o Attending Online Courses (COURSERA) on Programming. (Eg. HPC programming) Coordinated with HR team (10+) to organize a National Workshop on Computational Fluid

Dynamics at CSIR-CMERI, which attracted 100+ participants including speakers from Industry and Academia. Facilitated better experience of all participants and dignitaries by managing their

proper reception and accommodation along with their food arrangement.