Dr. Zubairkhan Kittur
About Dr. Zubairkhan Kittur
Dr. Zubairkhan Kittur is a Senior Engineer specializing in thermal system design at IHI Corporation, Japan, currently working at QuEST Global in Bangalore.
Professional Career at QuEST Global
Dr. Zubairkhan Kittur has held several important roles at QuEST Global. He is currently a Senior Engineer / Thermal Engineer in the Thermal System Design Team at IHI Corporation, Japan, stationed in Bangalore. Between 2016 and 2017, he served in the Aero Thermals / Thermo Fluids Team for Rolls-Royce in Derby, UK, and Germany. Prior to that, he was part of the Airbus Wing & Pylon Division as an Engineer / Stress Analyst from 2014 to 2016 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Work Experience at ABB and Indian Institute of Science
Dr. Kittur's career includes a stint at ABB as a Research Intern in the Wind Energy Research Team at the ABB Global Research Center, Bangalore, in 2014. His responsibilities included research focused on wind energy. Earlier, he served as a Research Associate in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, for two months in 2013.
Educational Background
Dr. Kittur's academic achievements are extensive. He completed a General Management Programme for Young Leaders (GMYLP) in Leadership & Management at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore from 2018 to 2019. He earned his M.Tech in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies between 2012 and 2014 and a B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering / Avionics Engineering from the same university from 2008 to 2012. His early education includes senior secondary school at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dharwad, and Rashtriya Military School, Belgaum.
Doctoral Studies and Specialized Expertise
Dr. Kittur holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Oriental University. He has specialized expertise in thermal engineering and stress analysis, focusing on thermal and clearance assessments of GE Aero Engine components, specifically in Fan and Low-Pressure Turbine domains. His work primarily involves thermal system design projects for IHI Corporation, a key contractor and manufacturer for GE aircraft engine components.
International Experience
Dr. Kittur has significant international work experience. He served as an Onsite Engineer / Coordinator at IHI Corporation, Japan, for a year. His role involved extensive work on thermal and clearance assessment of GE Aero Engine components, adding a global dimension to his expertise in thermal engineering and system design.