Dr. Tejendra P.

Experience

• Research Associate Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) · Full-time Jan 2026 – Mar 2026 2 mos Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India Conducted advanced CFD, heat transfer, and thermo-structural analyses of high-heat-flux components for fusion and plasma applications. Developed and evaluated ANSYS Fluent and ANSYS Mechanical models for fluid flow, conjugate heat transfer, thermal distribution, pressure drop, and structural/thermal stress. Worked on cooling-channel performance and thermal management of OFE copper components, including validation of numerical results against experimental measurements. Also contributed to engineering design verification, fabrication drawing review, CMM measurement, pressure/leak testing, and quality documentation.
• Post-Doctoral Fellow Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) · Full-time Jan 2021 – Dec 2023 2 yrs 11 mos Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India Performed numerical and thermal-fluid analysis of high-heat-flux components used in plasma and fusion applications. Developed 3D CFD models using ANSYS Fluent to investigate fluid flow, heat transfer, temperature distribution, and pressure characteristics. Conducted thermal analysis of components subjected to high heat loads and used computational results to assess cooling performance and thermal safety. Research involved advanced CFD modelling, meshing, post-processing, validation, and high-performance computing (HPC).
• Assistant Professor Shroff S. R. Rotary Institute of Chemical Technology · Full-time May 2017 – Jun 2018 1 yrs 1 mos Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India Taught and supported undergraduate engineering education in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on thermal-fluid and mechanical engineering subjects. Guided students in engineering analysis and project/dissertation-related activities. Also contributed to practical laboratory activities, technical training, and academic coordination. Conducted an expert talk on Advances in Refrigeration & Air-conditioning and coordinated a workshop on advanced fluid mechanics, including experimental and CFD approaches.
• Assistant Professor & Head (PG Section) Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technical Education and Research Center · Full-time Jul 2010 – Apr 2017 6 yrs 9 mos Navsari, Gujarat, India Served as Assistant Professor and Head of the Postgraduate Section, contributing to teaching, academic coordination, postgraduate project supervision, and research activities in Mechanical Engineering. Guided postgraduate students in thermal and fluid engineering research and dissertation work. Developed expertise in heat transfer, CFD, thermal system analysis, and numerical modelling, with research work involving mini-channel condensation and pressure-drop analysis.
• Ad-hoc Lecturer Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technical Education and Research Center · Full-time Jul 2007 – Jul 2008 1 yrs Navsari, Gujarat, India Provided teaching and academic support in Mechanical Engineering, with involvement in engineering fundamentals, classroom instruction, laboratory activities, and student technical development. Developed practical engineering knowledge and experience in applying mechanical engineering principles to academic and technical problems.
• Visiting Faculty Government Engineering College, Valsad · Part-time Jul 2006 – May 2007 10 mos Valsad, Gujarat, India Worked as Visiting Faculty in Mechanical Engineering, supporting engineering education through classroom teaching and technical instruction. Developed early professional experience in communicating engineering concepts, conducting academic activities, and supporting students in understanding mechanical engineering principles.
• Trainee Engineer Art Glass Industries · Full-time Jun 2001 – Jan 2002 7 mos Valsad, Gujarat, India Gained industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, developing practical exposure to engineering processes, production activities, equipment, and industrial problem-solving. This role provided an early foundation in applying mechanical engineering principles to real-world manufacturing operations.