Senthil Dhanapalan

Senthil Dhanapalan is a Research Scientist at CRAFT Tech since January 2022, where contributions include executing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) projects for NASA and the Department of Energy, as well as developing optimization tools for NOX emission reduction in aircraft combustors. Prior to CRAFT Tech, Senthil held the position of Senior CFD Engineer at John Zink Hamworthy Combustion, focusing on modeling flow and combustion in industrial systems using STAR-CCM+, and collaborating with international teams for performance optimization. Senthil's extensive experience at Siemens Digital Industries Software spanned roles from Senior Engineering Services Engineer to Senior Software Engineer, involving the development of automated tools for CFD modeling in various applications, including nuclear plant steam generators and automotive systems. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, an M.E. in Thermal Sciences from Anna University Chennai, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Bharathiar University.