Kshitij Mehta
About Kshitij Mehta
Kshitij Mehta is a computer scientist with extensive experience in high-performance computing and software development. He has worked at institutions such as the University of Houston, TOTAL E&P, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, contributing to research and development in the field since 2005.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Kshitij Mehta has been employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a Computer Scientist since 2017. His role involves advanced research in computing, contributing to various projects that leverage high-performance computing. Prior to his current position, he served as a Visiting Scientist at the same laboratory from 2014 to 2016, where he gained valuable experience in computational research.
Previous Experience in High-Performance Computing
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Kshitij Mehta worked at TOTAL E&P as an HPC Research Scientist and Consultant from 2013 to 2016. His work focused on high-performance computing applications in the energy sector. Additionally, he interned as an HPC Software Intern at Los Alamos National Laboratory in 2012, where he contributed to software development for high-performance computing systems.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Kshitij Mehta earned his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Houston, specializing in Parallel Computing and Parallel I/O, completing his studies from 2006 to 2013. He also holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the same institution, which he obtained from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering at the University of Mumbai from 2001 to 2005.
Early Career as Software Developer
Kshitij Mehta began his professional career as a Software Developer at Quinnox, where he worked for one year from 2005 to 2006. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in high-performance computing and research.