MS research
My masters research primarily involved designing, developing, and analyzing power grid networks. I also did some independent work on designing industrial resource networks, and supply chains by mimicking robust structural characteristics of ecosystems. My research on the analysis of these systems sought to understand things such as efficiency, and environmental sustainability – how bio inspiration can improve these characteristics. My thesis specifically focused on the design of various aspects of modern power grid networks.
Undergrad research
During my undergrad, I did research on Gas Turbine Inlet Air Cooling using Adsorption Cooling System and design of a Heating System utilizing the high heat of fusion of specific Phase-Change Materials for a nationally funded project. My research first focused on finding out the design specifications required for the Adsorption Cooling System intended to be used for cooling inlet air of a Gas Turbine. The exhaust of the Gas Turbine is used to power the Cooling System. And the Cooling Capacity realized is then used to cool the inlet air of a Gas Turbine. Second, it is also important that the refrigerant used in the Refrigeration System should have as little negative impact as possible on the Environment. Hence I examined the performance of various popular Eco-Friendly Refrigerants (R-134a, Ethanol, Carbon Dioxide and Ammonia) when used in the Adsorption Cooling System.