Vivek Kumar

Vivek Kumar is a Principal Application Engineer at Ansys, bringing nearly two decades of expertise in CFD, multiphase flows, and combustion modeling. They have developed industry-standard models such as the Sigma-Y, VOF-DPM, and DPM–VOF transition, initially through UDF implementations. Their work includes consulting, advanced model development, and publications across renowned platforms like ASME, AIAA, and Physics of Fluids. With a focus on sustainability and energy transition, Vivek has made significant contributions in hydrogen, ammonia, and low-carbon fuels, and they are currently exploring simulation-driven insights for data centers. Vivek holds a dual Bachelor's and Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.