Rukmava Chatterjee

About Rukmava Chatterjee

Result-driven mechanical engineer with 10yrs of experience in thermal management (Automotive HVAC + Residential HVAC + Data Center Liquid Cooling) trained to solve complex scientific problems.Diverse Professional Background: Versatile engineering training with hands-on expertise in thermal design-model-test-analysis & product development with experience in technology commercialization. Competent Team Player: Demonstrated leadership working with cross-functional teams in a multicultural, collaborative & fast-paced environment, where vital technology needs were met with innovation. Eloquent Communicator: Skilled in explaining complex topics lucidly to stakeholders, as evidenced by 5+ science communication awards, 2+ conference presentation awards & 10+ student/ junior engineer mentorships.Technical skills: Materials characterization: DSC, TGA, DMA, Abrasion/Tensile/Hardness/Thermal-Cycling test Material fabrication: Photolithography, LASER etching; Spray/Dip/Spin coating Surface analysis: AFM, Optical profilometer, Goniometer, Infrared thermography Microscopy/Spectroscopy: SEM, Polarized/Confocal/Fluorescence microscopy; UV-Vis Data analysis: EES, MATLAB CAD/CAE: SolidWorks, CATIA; COMSOL Software/Programming: LabVIEW, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud; Python Entrepreneurship: ‘Venture Capital & Intellectual Asset Management’ certification by UIC’s Financial Literacy Program

Experience

1. Staff Engineer

   carrier

   Apr 2026 — Present · Syracuse, NY, US

   Advancing programs related to thermal management, data center cooling (air & liquid) & novel dehumidification technologies by working with business stakeholders across multiple functions to align with Carrier’s sustainable innovation strategy.

Education

• South Point High School, Kolkata

  High School, Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics

  1995 — 2010

• Jadavpur University, Kolkata

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

  2010 — 2014

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechanical Engineering

  2016 — 2022

Skills

• Matlab
• C
• C++
• Autocad
• Microsoft Office
• Statistics
• Catia
• E-Pro
• Engineering
• Fortran
• Icing
• Wind Tunnel Testing
• Design of Experiments
• Environmental Chambers
• Experimental Research
• Hvac Test and Validation in Climatic Wind Tunnels
• Vehicle Testing
• Optical Microscopy
• Infrared Thermal Imaging
• Scanning Electron Microscopy
• Laser Cutting
• Plasma Treatment
• Surface Analysis
• Surface Chemistry
• Coatings
• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Mechanics
• Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (Dfmea)
• Dvp
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Teamwork
• Image Analysis
• Mathematica
• Comsol
• Plm Tools
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Solidworks
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop