Varun Prakash Puneria

Varun Prakash Puneria, P.Eng, PMP, is a Senior Tunnel Ventilation Engineer at Kiewit since May 2023, contributing to tunnel ventilation projects across North America. Previously, Puneria served as a Tunnel Ventilation Engineer at SNC-Lavalin Constructors and Engineers, Inc. from February 2016 to May 2023, focusing on the design of underground transit stations and conducting CFD analysis for fire safety compliance. Prior experience includes a role as a Software Engineer at Qfinsoft Technologies Inc., where Puneria led the validation and testing of CFD software, and as a Research Assistant at The University of British Columbia. Puneria began a career at Tata Technologies Limited as a CAE Analyst, managing projects related to CFD solutions for a major aircraft manufacturer. Educational credentials include a Master of Applied Science in CFD from The University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.