HARPREET AASI | Engineering | Women Researcher Award
Dr HARPREET AASI, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BOMBAY, India
Dr. Harpreet Aasi is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Thermal Engineering at IIT Bombay (2024βpresent). He holds a Ph.D. in Thermal Engineering from IIT Roorkee (2014β2020), an M.Tech. from NIT Raipur, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering. His expertise lies in heat transfer enhancement, particularly using ultrasound in electronic cooling systems, involving both numerical (ANSYS Fluent) and experimental methods. A recipient of multiple awards, including the Silver Medal at NIT Raipur, Dr. Aasi has contributed to prestigious projects sponsored by CSIR and DST. He is also an active reviewer for high-impact journals and has published extensively in heat exchanger optimization. ππ‘
Publication Profile
Education
Dr. Harpreet Aasi is a distinguished researcher specializing in thermal engineering. Currently, he is pursuing a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (March 2024 β present). He earned his Ph.D. with honors in Thermal Engineering from IIT Roorkee (2014-2020) and completed an M.Tech. in Thermal Engineering with an impressive CPI of 8.96/10 at NIT Raipur (2011-2013). His academic journey began with a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from New Government Engineering College Raipur, achieving a stellar CPI of 8.99/10 (2006-2010). Dr. Aasiβs dedication to academics is reflected in his strong foundations, scoring 76% in Intermediate (2005-2006) and 85% in Matriculation (2003-2004). πβ¨
Experience
Dr. Aasi conducted numerical (Ansys Fluent) and experimental studies (non-intrusive optical techniques) on single-phase and two-phase flow boiling processes for electronic cooling systems. This research explored the effect of ultrasound parameters, demonstrating its potential for enhancing heat transfer. Ph.D. Research: Investigations on Three-fluid Compact Plate-fin Heat Exchanger π‘οΈπ Dr. Aasi performed extensive experimental and numerical investigations (MATLAB coding) under transient and steady states, addressing flow maldistribution, inlet temperature non-uniformity, and ambient heat interaction. Innovative modeling optimized geometrical attributes for diverse plate-fin types. M.Sc. Research: Parametric Study of Orthotropic Annular Fin with Contact Resistance ππ οΈ Dr. Aasi developed a 2D dimensionless steady-state model to assess the thermal performance of orthotropic annular fins, focusing on polymer matrix composites with axis-dependent properties.
Award and Scholarships
Dr. Harpreet Aasi has an impressive academic record, including a Silver Medal at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur in 2012-2013 π₯. He received the Academic Excellence Award at NIT Raipur in 2011-2012 π. Ranked 10th in the Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University state toppers list, he was 1st in New Government Engineering College Raipur in 2010 π. Dr. Aasi secured prestigious fellowships, including the Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship at IIT Bombay in 2024 π§βπ¬ and MHRD scholarships for his Ph.D. (2014-2019) and M.Tech. (2011-2013) π. Additionally, he earned state-level merit scholarships during his B.E. studies (2007-2010) π .
Project contribution
Dr. Harpreet Aasi has conducted groundbreaking research on optimizing the performance of three-fluid heat exchangers through both numerical and experimental investigations. Sponsored by CSIR, this research aims to improve heat transfer efficiency and system performance. Additionally, his study on the effect of temperature and flow nonuniformities on three-fluid compact heat exchangers, sponsored by DST, delves into understanding how such factors influence overall efficiency. These contributions are crucial in advancing thermal management systems, with potential applications in various industries, from energy to manufacturing. π‘οΈπ§
Research focus
Dr. Harpreet Aasiβs research primarily focuses on the thermo-hydraulic performance and optimization of multi-fluid heat exchangers, particularly three-fluid systems. His work investigates the effects of flow non-uniformity, ambient heat ingression, and temperature nonuniformity on the efficiency and dynamic behavior of cross-flow and plate-fin heat exchangers. Using advanced techniques like Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and second law analysis, he aims to improve heat exchanger designs for enhanced thermal management in various engineering applications. His research is crucial for energy efficiency and thermal optimization in industries such as cryogenics, power generation, and heat recovery. π₯π§βοΈπ‘
Publication top notes
Investigation on cross-flow three-fluid compact heat exchanger under flow non-uniformity: an experimental study with ANN prediction
The impact of ambient heat ingression on performance of cryogenic three-fluid cross-flow compact heat exchanger
Experimental investigation and ANN modelling on thermo-hydraulic efficacy of cross-flow three-fluid plate-fin heat exchanger
Detailed design optimization of three-fluid parallel-flow plate-fin heat exchanger using second law analysis
Influence of flow non-uniformity on the dynamic behaviour of three-fluid cross-flow compact heat exchanger
A novel equivalence approximate model for second law based optimization of three-fluid cross-flow plate-fin heat exchanger using genetic algorithm