Bhaskar Sarkar
About Bhaskar Sarkar
Bhaskar Sarkar is a Senior Engineer at Gamma Technologies, with a strong background in chemical engineering and software development. He has experience in various roles, including a summer internship at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company and a graduate research assistantship at the University of Houston.
Work at Gamma Technologies
Bhaskar Sarkar has been employed at Gamma Technologies as a Senior Engineer since 2021. His role involves leveraging his expertise in engineering to contribute to various projects. He applies his knowledge of numerical techniques and software tools to enhance the company's engineering solutions. His position is based in Westmont, Illinois, where he continues to develop his skills and contribute to the field.
Education and Expertise
Bhaskar Sarkar holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, where he studied from 2016 to 2021. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles and practices.
Background in Research and Development
During his time at the University of Houston, Bhaskar Sarkar worked as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2016 to 2021. In this role, he engaged in various research projects that enhanced his understanding of chemical engineering concepts. His experience includes developing a software tool using Python for reactor model calculations, showcasing his ability to integrate programming with engineering applications.
Internship Experience at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
In 2019, Bhaskar Sarkar completed a summer internship at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company in Kingwood, Texas. During this two-month internship, he developed a software tool to perform steady-state and transient calculations of reactor models. This experience allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in a practical setting and gain insights into the chemical industry.
Professional Development and Skills
Bhaskar Sarkar is proficient in unconventional numerical techniques, including arc length and pseudo-arc length methods for solving non-linear algebraic and differential equations. He is self-taught in programming languages such as Python and C++. His hands-on experience includes working through all stages of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis during his internship, from CAD development to post-processing of results.