Akshay Iyer
About Akshay Iyer
Akshay Iyer is a Research Engineer specializing in validations at Convergent Science, with a strong background in engine development and advanced simulation techniques. He holds multiple degrees in Mathematics and Industrial and Applied Mathematics and has worked in various sectors including automotive and aerospace.
Work at Convergent Science
Currently, Akshay Iyer serves as a Research Engineer in Validations at Convergent Science, a position he has held since 2018. His role focuses on validating features and models specifically for CONVERGE CFD software. This involves applying his expertise in mathematical modeling and numerical simulations to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the software's performance in various applications.
Education and Expertise
Akshay Iyer possesses a strong educational background in mathematics and applied mathematics. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning from 2004 to 2007, followed by a Master's Degree in Mathematics from the same institution from 2007 to 2009. He furthered his studies at Eindhoven University of Technology, where he obtained a Master's Degree in Industrial and Applied Mathematics from 2009 to 2011. His expertise includes mathematical modeling, numerical simulations, and advanced simulation techniques.
Background
Before joining Convergent Science, Akshay Iyer gained extensive experience in various research and engineering roles. He worked as a Ph.D. Researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology from 2011 to 2018. He also held positions as a Mechanical Engineer at TMC and as a Technical Analyst at DAF Trucks NV, both from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he completed a summer internship at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay in 2008.
Achievements
Akshay Iyer has developed a diverse skill set applicable to multiple industries, including automotive, power, aerospace, and micro-chip sectors. His strong background encompasses engine development, combustion, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. He is experienced in advanced simulation techniques, including finite element methods, finite volume methods, and finite difference methods, which are critical for his work in validating computational fluid dynamics models.