Puneet Kedar

Thermal Design and Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer with 5+ years of experience in thermal and fluid simulation for automotive, EV, lighting, Thermo-Structural and Energy Systems. Proficient in ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX, Star-CCM+, FloEFD, and OpenFOAM for thermal-fluid simulations, airflow analysis, and conjugate heat transfer studies. Experienced in EV Battery thermal management (BTMS), automotive HVAC, LED thermal management, PCB Thermal Simulation and cooling system optimization with measurable design improvements.

Skilled in Python and Java for automation, data processing, and efficient simulation workflows, with strong collaboration across OEM and R&D teams. Worked on a wide range of physics involving Descrete Phase Modeling (DPM), Multi-species, Multiphase, Aeroacoustics (Noise Simulation), FSI, Combustion, Structure Static, thermo-electic, light emission and heat transfer.

CAE Engineer – Thermal Design & CFD Engineer - Motherson Group

(2023-08)

• Performed CFD and thermal simulations for EV battery packs, automotive lighting systems, and HVAC modules to ensure efficient thermal management and airflow distribution.
• Developed and implemented CFD methodologies using ANSYS Fluent and FloEFD, reducing validation and design iteration time by ~20%.
• Conducted LED and PCB thermal analyses to improve heat dissipation, reliability, and durability of automotive lighting assemblies.
• Performed thermal CFD analysis for automotive HVAC systems, optimizing airflow distribution, cabin cooling performance, and passenger thermal comfort.
• Simulated heat transfer and temperature distribution in hot plate welding processes, improving weld quality and process efficiency.
• Conducted CFD simulations of EGR manifolds to analyze exhaust gas flow, temperature distribution, and thermal performance for improved engine efficiency and durability.
• Simulated airflow and heat transfer in automotive components including lighting assemblies, manifolds, and welding tools, achieving up to 25% improvement in thermal performance and cooling efficiency.
• Collaborated with design and validation teams for OEM clients (TATA, Suzuki, Škoda, Mahindra) to support simulation-driven thermal design and product development.
• Managed CFD data and automated CAE methodologies while handling license administration for ANSYS and Siemens software suite, along with GPU server optimization for HPC simulations, team coordination, and report analysis/review.
• Performed thermal analysis and CFD simulations, supported by laboratory testing and experimental validation.

CFD Application Engineer - Analyzer CAE Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Pune - Pune

(2021-11 - 2023-08)

Conducted advanced CFD simulations including Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) with coupled conduction and convection, transient flow and thermal analysis, fluid-induced vibrations, multiphase flow with Moving Dynamic Mesh, species transport, buoyancy flow, and aeroacoustics (Noise Simulation).

• Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT): Coupled conduction and convection with porous media modeling to predict temperature distribution and cooling performance.
• Transient Flow & Thermal Analysis: Time-dependent CFD to capture heating rates, thermal response, and ensure accuracy through mesh and time-step sensitivity.
• Fluid-Induced Vibrations: Flow-induced forces used to estimate vibration frequencies and assess resonance risk in structures.
• Multiphase Flow with MDM: Particle-laden slurry flow simulated using Moving Dynamic Mesh to evaluate erosion and material wear.
• Species Transport & Buoyancy Flow: Multi-species and transient fire simulations to analyze gas dispersion, smoke movement, and ventilation effectiveness.
• Aeroacoustics (Noise Simulation): Predicted broadband noise using Ffowcs Williams–Hawkings (FW-H) model with pressure fluctuation analysis and FFT-based Sound Pressure Level (SPL) evaluation.

CFD Engineer - Ace Brain Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

(2018-04 - 2019-04)

Conducted internal flow and hydrodynamics analysis, mixing and recirculation analysis using Discrete Phase Modeling (DPM), pressure drop and flow distribution evaluations, swirl and vortex control, and hydraulic optimization for various engineering applications.

• Internal Flow & Hydrodynamics: Steady-state CFD analysis of washing machine pulsator designs to evaluate flow patterns, optimize geometry, and improve washing performance.
• Mixing & Recirculation Analysis: Assessed dead zones and recirculation using Discrete Phase Modeling (DPM) to study particle behavior and enhance mixing efficiency.
• Pressure Drop & Flow Distribution: Evaluated pressure losses and Flow Distribution Index (FDI) across injectors to improve uniformity and system performance.
• Swirl & Vortex Control: Predicted flow behavior in sump systems and mitigated swirl at pump intake using vortex breakers and guide vane design.
• Hydraulic Optimization: Streamlined flow in sump and suction piping to reduce head losses and improve overall pump efficiency.

Master of Technology (M.Tech) - Heat Power Engineering - Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur (2019 - 2021)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Mechanical Engineering - G H Raisoni Academy of Engineering and Technology, Nagpur (2014 - 2018)