Shashank Karra

Shashank Karra, PhD, serves as the Applications Development Manager at CPFD Software since March 2023, following a research-focused career at Oregon State University where Shashank conducted Direct Numerical Simulations (DNS) to analyze turbulent boundary layers and sediment-water interactions. Previous roles include Visiting Researcher and PhD Research Intern at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and a Senior Engineer at ANSYS, where Shashank specialized in applying CFD technology to the Oil Sands industry. Experience also includes serving as a Research Design and Development Engineer at Baker Hughes, focusing on CFD modeling for drilling equipment, and as a Research Assistant at the University of Tennessee. Educational credentials include a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University, a Master's degree from the University of Tennessee, and a BTech from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.