Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Massachusetts Institute of Technology May 2023 - Present
Major : Scientific Computing and Mechanical EngineeringGPA: 5.00/5.00
Minor : Machine Learning
Master of Science (SM), Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sep 2021 - May 2023
Major : Computatinoal Science and EngineeringGPA: 5.00/5.00
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Birla Institute of Technology and Science, PilaniSep 2017 - May 2021
Major : Mechanical EngineeringGPA: 9.78/10.00
Development of an Adaptive Locally-Nonhydrostatic Ocean ModelMassachusetts Institute of Technology
Graduate Research Project | Guide: Prof. Pierre LermusiauxSep 2021 - Ongoing
Designed a novel ocean model that locally resolves complex dynamics and achieves computational savings compared to traditional globally-non-hydrostatic models. Currently incorporating this model into a C++ hybridizable Discontinuous Galerkin solver and devising numerical techniques to overcome computational limitations and conduct large-scale regional ocean simulations.
Extension and Analysis of Rarefied Gas Dynamics SolverRWTH Aachen University
Bachelor Thesis | Guide: Prof. Manuel TorrilhonMay 2020 - Jan 2021
Studied the stability of a FEniCS-based Discontinuous Galerkin FEM solver that solves the linearized regularized 13 (R13) moment equations to study non-equilibrium gas dynamics problems. Extended solver to accommodate non-linear conservation equations.
Numerical Investigation of Flapping Dynamics of Multi-Layered PlatesBirla Institute of Technology and Science
Undergraduate Research Project | Guide: Prof. Pardha S. Gurugubelli Feb 2020 - May 2021
Employed a MATLAB-based finite element method code to study fluid-structure interaction dynamics of multi-layered plates flap- ping in a uniform flow. Enhanced solver to allow coupling between high-order fluid elements and low-order structural elements.
Detached Eddy Simulations of Turbulent Flow Past StructuresBirla Institute of Technology and Science
Undergraduate Research Project | Guide: Prof. Sabareesh G. RajasekharanAug 2019 - Jan 2021
Optimized building design for the LIGO India observatory to minimize wind load and vibrations through corner modification and windbreaks. Executed 3D Detached Eddy Simulations on ANSYS FLUENT to capture turbulence at high Reynolds number regimes.
Magnetohydrodynamic Simulations of Flow in Induction PumpsIndira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research
Research Intern (Thermal Hydraulics Division) | Guide: Dr. Kumaresan NatesanMay 2019 - Jul 2019
Simulated MHD flows by coupling Navier-Stokes and Maxwell’s equations in COMSOL. Validated the method with Hunt’s benchmark laminar solution and conducted preliminary simulations for Annular Linear Induction Pumps used in fast breeder reactors.
Saravanakumar, A. K., C. Foucart, C. Mirabito, P. J. Haley Jr., and P. F. J. Lermusiaux (2025). “An Adaptive High-Order Locally-Non- Hydrostatic Ocean Model”. To be submitted to Ocean Modeling
Saravanakumar, A. K. (2023). “Towards Coupled Nonhydrostatic-Hydrostatic Hybridizable Discontinuous Galerkin Method”. SM thesis Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Computational Science and Engineering.
Saravanakumar, A. K., K. Supradeepan, et al. (2021). “A numerical study on flapping dynamics of a flexible two-layered plate in a uniform flow”. Physics of Fluids 33.1, p. 017108. ISSN: 1070-6631. DOI: 10.1063/5.0033049.
Vishwanath, N., A. K. Saravanakumar, et al. (2022). “3D Numerical investigation of a rounded corner square cylinder for supercritical flows”. Wind and Structures 35.1, pp. 55–66. ISSN: 1226-6116. DOI: 10.12989/was.2022.35.1.055.
Brahmini Priya, P. V., A. K. Saravanakumar, et al. (2023). “Numerical Analysis of Two-Degrees of Freedom Vortex-Induced Vibra- tions of an Elastically Mounted Circular Cylinder Placed Very Close to a Wall”. Sub-Judice DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4470199.
Saravanakumar, A. K., C. Foucart, C. Mirabito, P. J. Haley, and P. F. Lermusiaux (2024a). “Adaptive Nonhydrostatic-Hydrostatic Hybridizable Discontinuous Galerkin Ocean Solver”. Ocean Sciences Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2024. AGU.
Saravanakumar, A. K., C. Foucart, C. Mirabito, P. J. Haley, and P. F. Lermusiaux (2024b). “An Adaptive High Order Locally-Nonhydrostatic Ocean Solver”. Mathematics of Planet Earth, Portland, Oregan, 2024. SIAM.
DAAD WISE 2020 Fellowship
Awarded to pursue a fully funded 12-week internship at RWTH Aachen University
BITS Pilani Merit Scholarship
Full tuition waiver awarded to students within the top 1% in terms of GPA within a batch of 1100 candidates.