Parag Joshi
About Parag Joshi
Parag Joshi is a Summer Intern at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and a Doctoral Student in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas. He has a background in hydrodynamic stability and has conducted research on fluid simulations and transition to turbulence.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Parag Joshi has been working as a Summer Intern at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2022. This position is located in Livermore, California, United States. His role involves contributing to various projects and initiatives within the laboratory, leveraging his expertise in mechanical engineering and fluid dynamics.
Education and Expertise
Parag Joshi is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas, a program he has been part of since 2019. His academic background includes a Master of Science (MS) in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, obtained from 2015 to 2018, and a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Chemical Engineering from Jaipur National University, completed from 2010 to 2014.
Background in Research and Development
Joshi has a strong background in hydrodynamic stability and has conducted numerical simulations to study the transition to turbulence in Newtonian and complex fluids. His research also focuses on the effects of surface heterogeneity on the local hydrological cycle, utilizing Large Eddy Simulations. He has experience with experimental studies using micro-Particle Image Velocimetry (m-PIV) to examine transitions in complex fluids.
Previous Experience and Internships
Before his current roles, Parag Joshi held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Project Assistant at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, for eight months in 2018-2019. He has also interned at Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited in 2012 and 2013, respectively. Additionally, he served as a Sr. Student Research Associate at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, from 2017 to 2018.
Technical Advisor Role at Karkhana Makerspace
Since 2020, Parag Joshi has been serving as a Technical Advisor at Karkhana Makerspace in India. In this role, he provides guidance and expertise in technical projects, fostering innovation and collaboration within the makerspace community.