Shardool Kulkarni
About Shardool Kulkarni
Shardool Kulkarni is an intern at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, specializing in computational fluid dynamics and interdisciplinary research. He holds a Master's degree in Numerical Methods in Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and has extensive experience in programming and public speaking.
Work at Barcelona Supercomputing Center
Shardool Kulkarni has been working as an intern at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center since 2020. His role involves contributing to the Computational Biology Group, where he focuses on interdisciplinary research that integrates biology with computational methods. This position allows him to apply his expertise in various programming languages and computational tools.
Education and Expertise
Shardool Kulkarni holds a Master's degree in Numerical Methods in Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's degree in Physics from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, from 2013 to 2018. His technical expertise includes proficiency in OpenFOAM for computational fluid dynamics, C++ programming, and experience with Matlab and Python.
Background
Shardool Kulkarni has a diverse background in engineering and research. He began his academic journey at Regina Mundi High School, where he achieved 92% in his SSC. He then completed his HSC at Fr. Agnel Higher Secondary with an 85% score. His early academic achievements laid the foundation for his advanced studies in engineering and physics.
Internship Experience
Prior to his current role, Shardool Kulkarni gained valuable experience through various internships. He interned at the National Chemical Laboratory in Pune for two months in 2015, and later at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay for ten months from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Research Assistant at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur for ten months from 2018 to 2019, where he further developed his research skills.
Volunteer Work
Shardool Kulkarni volunteered with the NIRMAAN Organization from 2013 to 2017. This four-year commitment allowed him to engage with community initiatives and develop his public speaking skills, complementing his technical abilities in programming and research.