THUNIKI SHRENITH SUHAS suhas4shreni@gmail.
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EDUCATION
YEAR DEGREE/ EXAMINATION INSTITUTE CGPA/ %
2025 M.Tech. Aerospace Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 8.62/10
2023 B.Tech. Aerospace Engineering IIEST, Shibpur 8.57/10
2019 Intermediate BIE, Telangana 95%
2017 SSC BSE, Telangana 10 / 10
COURSEWORK INFORMATION
• Fluid Mechanics • High & Low Speed Aerodynamics • Heat Transfer • CFD • Flight Mechanics
• Advanced Gas Turbine Theory • Design of Compressors and Turbines • Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion
SKILLS
Software - Ansys ICEM • Fluent • CFX • Tecplot • Pointwise • GasTurb
SolidWorks • CATIA • AutoCAD • Excel •modeFRONTIER
Languages - Matlab , C , C++ , Python
INTERNSHIPS
Numerical Investigations on Impact of Inflow Parameters on Secondary Flow in HP Turbine Vane
• Analyzed complex endwall secondary flows in the C3X vane passage. [May'24- Jul'24]
• Detailed flow physics, including vortex interactions and induced vortex formation, under design and off-design inlet
conditions with varying turbulence intensities.
• Used SST k and SST turbulence models; compared their advantages and disadvantages based on experimental data.
PROJECTS
Aero-Thermal Impact of Inlet Parameters on Endwall-Cooled HP Nozzle Vane [July'24- Present]
• Analyzing the impact of Endwall Film Cooling on the aerodynamics and thermodynamics of the C3X HPT vane,
compared to a no-cooling scenario. (Ongoing)
• Studying the interaction between film cooling jets and mainstream and secondary flows, focusing on changes in
losses and cooling effectiveness. (Ongoing)
Preliminary Design of a 5-Stage High-Pressure Transonic Compressor [Jan'24- Apr'24]
• Designed a 5-stage transonic high-pressure compressor with an overall pressure rise of ~8.
• Calculated mean line properties using work transfer and velocity triangles for design and off-design conditions;
determined span-wise properties using Free Vortex Distribution to ensure radial equilibrium.
Preliminary Design of an Axial High-Pressure Turbine [Jan'24- Apr'24]
• Designed a two-stage high-pressure axial turbine to meet specific HPC and inlet conditions.
• Determined single stage turbine as unfeasible and opted for two stages. Ensured subsonic flow throughout the
passage to avoid shocks.
• Determined flow parameters using work transfer and velocity triangles; employed free vortex distribution.
Kaveri Engine Modeling and Optimization with Modified Objectives and Constraints [Aug'23- Nov'23]
• Performed Parametric Cycle Analysis of Kaveri engine in GasTurb, verified with hand calculations &actual data.
• Analyzed variations in thrust, fuel consumption, and efficiency with respect to turbine inlet temperature, reheat
temperature, and core and bypass mass flow rates; proposed an optimized model to improve performance.
• Alternative 3-Spool Configuration that enhanced thrust, reduced fuel consumption and improved efficiency.
Numerical Study on Evolution and Collision of Compressible Vortex Rings [July'22- May'23]
• Studied the generation and propagation of normal shocks, contact surfaces, and expansion waves from a diaphragm
burst in a closed shock tube.
• Used Ansys for problem-solving and Tecplot for post-processing.
• Analyzed the collision of compressible vortex rings from shock tubes with varying diameters and pressure ratios.
Boundary Layer Flow & Heat Transfer Over Wedge-Shaped Bodies [Nov'21- Dec'21]
• Obtained velocity and temperature profiles in the boundary layer for various wedge angles by solving the mass
continuity, Navier-Stokes, and energy conservation equations.
• Studied the variation of Wall Shear Stress and Heat Transfer with Wedge Angle.
COMPETITIONS / CONFERENCES
• Best Paper Presentation Award in National Aerospace Propulsion Conference, NAPC 2025
• All India Rank 54 in GATE 2022
CERTIFICATIONS
• Rocket Propulsion, IIT Madras, NPTEL | Score: 80% [Jan'21 - Apr'21]
• Introduction to Launch Vehicle Analysis and Design, IIT Bombay, NPTEL | Score: 67% [Feb'21 - Apr'21]
EXTRA CORRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Directed the end-to-end execution of Institute-level annual events at IIT Kharagpur.
• Delivered motivational speeches and discourses at IIT Kharagpur.
• Reading philosophical books, meditation.
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Departmental Under Graduate committee (DUGC) Student Member
• Played a key role in decision-making for re-conducting exams for students impacted by COVID-19, Amphan cyclone.
• Acted as vital link between faculty &students, bridging communication gaps to foster productive relationships.
Teaching Assistant for High Speed Aerodynamics Course at IIT Kharagpur
• Facilitated student doubt resolution | Developed conceptual MCQs.
Teaching Assistant for Aerospace Propulsion Laboratory Course at IIT Kharagpur
• Guided students in understanding theory concepts & performing experiments| Evaluated performance through viva.
