Kaustubh Kulkarni
About Kaustubh Kulkarni
Kaustubh Kulkarni is a Senior Research Engineer at ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, specializing in fluid mechanics and thermal engineering.
Title
Kaustubh Kulkarni holds the position of Sr. Research Engineer at ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company.
Professional Experience
Kaustubh Kulkarni began his professional career with a summer internship at GE Global Research in 2006. He then spent eight years at the University of Minnesota working as a Research Assistant from 2000 to 2008. Since 2008, he has been serving as a Sr. Research Engineer at ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company. During his time at ExxonMobil, he has contributed significantly to borehole management and hydraulics research, impacting the company's global drilling operations.
Education and Expertise
Kaustubh Kulkarni has a strong educational background in Mechanical Engineering. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Minnesota between 2004 and 2008, and a Master of Science (MS) from the same institution between 2000 and 2003. His undergraduate studies were completed at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) between 1996 and 2000. His academic focus has given him extensive expertise in computational research techniques related to fluid mechanics and thermal engineering.
Research Contributions
In his role at ExxonMobil, Kaustubh Kulkarni has contributed significantly to advancements in borehole management and hydraulics research for the company's global drilling operations. His research focuses on solving complex problems in fluid flow and heat transfer using innovative methods, making notable impacts in the field of mechanical engineering.
Technical Skills
Kaustubh Kulkarni possesses extensive expertise in computational research techniques. His primary focus areas include fluid mechanics and thermal engineering, with a strong emphasis on fluid flow and heat transfer. These skills have been applied in both his academic research and professional roles, making him a valuable asset in his field.