Akshay Khadse
About Akshay Khadse
Akshay Khadse is a Senior Engineer specializing in Thermal Testing and Validation at Nikola Motor Company. He has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida and extensive experience in research and teaching.
Professional Title and Role
Akshay Khadse holds the position of Senior Engineer, Thermal Testing and Validation at Nikola Motor Company. His role involves advanced thermal testing and validation processes in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. He has been with Nikola Motor Company since 2022.
Previous Roles at University of Central Florida
Before joining Nikola Motor Company, Akshay Khadse worked at the University of Central Florida in several roles. From 2020 to 2022, he served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Orlando, Florida. He was also a Graduate Research Assistant from 2015 to 2020 and held the role of Graduate Teaching Assistant for short periods in 2017 and 2016.
Educational Background
Akshay Khadse earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida, where he studied from 2015 to 2020. He also holds a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) and a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, having studied there from 2010 to 2015.
Research and Specialization
Akshay Khadse specializes in Supercritical CO2 Heat Transfer and Power Brayton cycles. He possesses expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and SolidWorks. He has presented his research at international conferences such as Turbo Expo, Power Gen, sCO2 Symposium, and the Asian Congress on Gas Turbines.
Public Speaking Experience
Akshay Khadse has experience with public speaking at international engineering conferences. This includes presenting his research and findings on various topics related to thermal engineering and fluid dynamics.