Kaustubh Phalak
Thermal Systems Modeling | Data Center Cooling
- Role
- Lead Data Center Modeling Engineer at Trane Technologies
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kaustubh Phalak
Thermal systems modeling engineer with 12+ years of experience in physics-based and data-driven modeling. Specialized in developing dynamic simulation models for hyperscale data center cooling systems, including chiller plants, dry-coolers, cooling towers, and thermal storage. Experienced in control-integrated modeling, transport delay analysis, and energy standard calculations (ASHRAE 90.1, 90.4). Strong background in Modelica, FMI, and multi-domain simulation.Dynamic system modeling | Modelica | Python | Dymola | EnergyPlus | Thermal systems | HVAC Controls | FMI | Co-simulation | Data-driven modeling | Liquid Cooling | Data Center Modeling |
Experience
Lead Data Center Modeling Engineer
Nov 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Education
COEP Technological University
Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
2003 — 2007
University of Miami
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), HVAC Controls
2013 — 2016
Oklahoma State University
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering with specialization in HVAC and Thermal Systems
2008 — 2011
Skills
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Thermal Engineering
- Thermodynamics
- Matlab
- Solar Energy
- Numerical Analysis
- Modelica
- Energy Efficiency
- Autocad
- Energy Simulation
- Heat Transfer
- Energy Audits
- Energy
- Energy Modelling
- Dymola
- Simulations
- Heat Exchangers
- Research
- Pumps
- Refrigeration
- Hvac
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