Saurabh Pathak, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Particle Size Analyst:I specialize in analyzing particle dynamics within air-purification devices, focusing on nano and microparticles. My work involves assessing aerosol generation and reduction, utilizing advanced tools like high-speed imaging and the Malvern Spraytec Particle Size Analyzer.Fluid Dynamics Expert:I apply computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to optimize fluid flow in devices. My simulations help optimize particle reduction efficiency within limited spaces, such as CO2 deposition in medical masks.Drug Delivery Analyzer:I rigorously test novel devices for FDA and EPA compliance using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Cascade Impactors etc.Large Chamber Testing:I validate theoretical particle flows in large chambers and design effective duct systems for optimal air flow.VOC Impact Tester:I assess devices' odor-eliminating capabilities by subjecting them to chambers filled with volatile organic compounds (VOCs).Bio-Aerosol Tester:I stress-test devices by exposing them to sealed chambers filled with bacteria and viruses to validate their efficacy.In-House Design and Fabrication:I research, design, and prototype air-purification devices in-house, leveraging 3D printing technology.

• Architect an experimental design to investigate the dynamics of droplet bouncing after coalescence using High Speed Imaging and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV).• Formulate the droplet bouncing using mathematical modeling to predict the properties of droplets participating in coalescence. • Devise a numerical model for the droplet coalescence in COMSOL Multi-physics using the Level-Set method and the Laminar Two-Phase flow physics.• Advise fellow graduate students on instrumentation involving fluid tracking, laser illumination and high-speed camera operation.

Akron, Ohio

● Tools for Mechanical / Aeronautical Engineering: Teach and grade SolidWorks and MATLAB● Wind Tunnel Lab: Introduced basics of aerodynamics and wind-tunnel testing to freshman aerospace engineering students using NACA RG-15 airfoil● Measurements Lab: Familiarized students with the fundamentals of measuring devices and helped them conduct experiments with LabVIEW

• Investigated wetting behavior of a droplet during Electro-Wetting (EW) (surface tension manipulation) using High Speed Imaging and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). • Discovered the droplet properties during the EW to be laminar and surface energy dominant. • Enhanced the experimental findings with the results from numerical simulations modeled using COMSOL Multi-physics.• Instructed the working of PIV during lab meetings and technical conferences.

• Illustrated the convection patterns inside a droplet using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) • Spearheaded the validation of the curvature correction algorithm, coded using MATLAB which was later published in a Journal.• Effectively collaborated with other research group to establish the literature for research on Li-Po batteries

● Assisted the professors in teaching and grading the following subjects: Design of Machine Components, Thermodynamics - I, Fluids - I and II, Dynamics, Fundamentals of Flight, Finite Element Analysis

● Worked as a tutor in the Bierce Library for SolidWorks and MATLAB● Designed custom airfoil for wind tunnel testing

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering

Master’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.58/4