Vishal Raul

About Vishal Raul

Research in multidisciplinary design, analysis, and optimization for solving challenging problems in engineering.• 6 years of research experience with simulation-based design optimization methods and aerodynamic shape optimization• 6 years of CFD, 3 years of wind tunnel testing, 3 years of product development, 1.5 years of manufacturing experience• Strong background in machine learning models, surrogate modeling, reduced-order modeling, and design of experiments• Experience with machine learning and deep learning methods through research, courses, and projects• Proficient with Python and MATLAB, experience with Bash scripting, Linux, and HPC computing• Experience with CAD, meshing and CFD/FEA tools (SOLIDWORKS, SU2, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, COMSOL)• 3 years of experience in research and development of multiphase flow measurement systems for the oil & gas industry.• Lead development of two products through system development, testing, and validation phase.• Trinect Fellowship award (2018-19) to enhance elementary teacher preparedness to teach STEM subjects.• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, work planning, organizational, teamwork, and leadership skills.• Excellent oral and written communication, technical presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Experience

1. Senior Researcher Aerodynamics, Thermal Management and Machine Learning

   General Motors

   Mar 2023 — Present

   Spearhead development of AI-driven aerodynamic learning systems utilizing ROM, CNN, GNN and Neural Operator for efficient aerodynamic surface design development.• Explore the application of generative inverse design approaches (CINN) for vehicle aerodynamic surface development/optimization.• Research and develop machine learning models to enhance occupant thermal comfort.• Oversee projects focused on aerodynamic shape optimization and heat sink design leveraging advanced ML techniques such as Kriging, Cokriging, and RBF.• Innovate and evaluate active-passive solutions to improve EV aerodynamic efficiency.• Conceive next-generation concepts, propose new project initiatives, author technical reports and publications, and contribute to intellectual property through inventions and patents.

Education

• Wichita State University

  Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering

  2010 — 2013

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

  2004 — 2008

• Iowa State University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Aerospace Engineering

  2017 — 2021

Skills

• Numerical Simulation
• Troubleshooting
• Wind Turbines
• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Mechanics
• Aerodynamics
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Wind Tunnel Testing
• Statistics
• Microsoft Excel
• Tpm
• Mathematical Modeling
• Pro Engineer
• Solidworks
• Microsoft Office
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (Cfd)
• Cfd
• Testing
• Technical Writing
• Root Cause Analysis
• Engineering Design
• Experimental Research
• Fmea
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Analysis
• Non-Conventional Energy Sources
• Xfoil
• C++
• Mechanical Engineering
• Technical Support
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Icem Cfd
• Engineering Analysis
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Fluid Dynamics
• Ansys
• Fortran
• Prototyping
• Data Analysis