Thea Vijaya Kumar

Thea Vijaya Kumar, E.I.T., is a skilled mechanical engineer with a strong background in infrastructure and utilities management at Brookhaven National Laboratory, where current roles include System Manager for the Infrastructure & Utilities, EIC Accelerator Storage Rings SubProject and Staff Mechanical Engineer. Experience encompasses developing communication strategies for cooling systems, hydraulic modeling, and water quality standards for the Electron-Ion Collider. Additionally, Thea has contributed to innovative healthcare solutions during the COVID pandemic while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams at Stony Brook University. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science and Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Stony Brook University, as well as relevant internships and leadership roles throughout an extensive academic and professional career.