Praveen Ramanujam Balakrishnan
About Praveen Ramanujam Balakrishnan
Praveen Ramanujam Balakrishnan is a Research Engineer specializing in 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for automotive applications. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Technology, and currently works at Convergent Science in Austria, focusing on aerodynamics and turbine simulation.
Work at Convergent Science
Currently, Praveen Ramanujam Balakrishnan serves as a Research Engineer at Convergent Science, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Linz, Upper Austria, where he specializes in 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). His work involves aerodynamics and turbine simulation, contributing to advancements in automotive technology. In this role, he also engages in customer support related to CFD applications, providing consultancy project work and customer training.
Education and Expertise
Praveen Ramanujam Balakrishnan has a solid educational background in engineering and technology. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering at SSN College of Engineering from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his studies at Eindhoven University of Technology, obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Automotive Technology. His academic foundation includes studies in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Computer Science at Sitadevi Garodia Hindu Vidhyalaya Mat.Hr.Sec.School, where he achieved his H.S.C. from 1997 to 2011.
Professional Background
Praveen Ramanujam Balakrishnan has accumulated diverse professional experience in the field of automotive technology. He began his career as an Inplant Trainee at Simpson & Co. Ltd. in Chennai, India, in 2012. He then worked as a Graduate Research Intern at TNO in Helmond, Netherlands, from 2017 to 2018, where he conducted research for his M.Sc. thesis. Following this, he served as a Junior Scientist Innovator at TNO from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he gained experience as a Powertrain Research Intern at Automotive Technology InMotion in Helmond, Netherlands, from 2016 to 2017.
Specialization in Computational Fluid Dynamics
Praveen Ramanujam Balakrishnan specializes in 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), focusing on automotive engine flow, injection, and combustion simulation. His expertise in this area allows him to contribute significantly to projects related to aerodynamics and turbine simulation. He also provides consultancy project work and customer training, enhancing the understanding and application of CFD in various contexts.