Heena (Kiritbhai) P.
Research Assistant for project Breakwaters System
Experience
Dec 2022 - Nov 2025
3 yearsResearch Assistant for project Breakwaters System
Helmut-Schmidt University
- The numerical modeling of breakwaters with OpenFoam and deal.II.
- Breakwaters are constructed to study the effects of small-scale effect produced during regular and irregular sea state.
- Extend the breakwater 2D test case in olaFlow (a C++-based OpenFoam library based on the finite volume method) to 3D, varying factors such as wave conditions and porosity.
May 2019 - Oct 2022
3 years 6 monthsResearch Associate for project Climate, Climate Change
University of Hamburg
- Solving advection–diffusion equation with standard finite element method and multiscale finite element method.
- Developed multiscale finite element method for canopies in Earth system in C++ deal.II library.
- Validate the model with wind tunnel experiment.
Oct 2018 - Feb 2019
5 monthsIntern for Jet-Engine Project
Brandenburg Technical University
- State of the art of reduced order models (ROM) for thermal and fluid systems.
- Mesh generation of a structural aerodynamical component.
- Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of the thermo-fluid system.
- Implementation of a preliminary reduced order model framework.
Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
3 yearsLecturer
Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology
- Taught engineering mathematics in semesters 1, 2 and 3 averaging 180 students per semester, covering Calculus, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations.
- Taught bio-statistics, perspective of science and methodology and research methodology to M. Sc. Biotechnology and Microbiology students.
- Developed exams, tutorial and assignments.
- Coordinated grading and tutorials with a team of 2 teaching assistants.
- Assisted Head of Department to revise teaching scheme.
- Paper setter, paper checker and supervision of various internal and external exams.
Aug 2011 - Jul 2013
2 yearsLecturer
Uka Tarsadia University
- Taught engineering mathematics in semesters 1, 2 and 3 averaging 180 students per semester, covering Calculus, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations.
- Taught bio-statistics, perspective of science and methodology and research methodology to M. Sc. Biotechnology and Microbiology students.
- Developed exams, tutorial and assignments.
- Coordinated grading and tutorials with a team of 2 teaching assistants.
- Subject coordinator of semester 1.
- Website coordinator of Applied Science and Humanities Department.
- Coordinated library collection of books.
- Assisted Head of Department to revise teaching scheme.
- Paper setter, paper checker and supervision of various internal and external exams.
Summary
A strong background in numerical modeling and teaching, combined with significant mentoring experience, aligns well with the need for collaborative problem-solving in a dynamic research environment. Eagerness to contribute to innovative projects driving meaningful change is evident through extensive involvement in academic and community initiatives.
Skills
- C++
- Python
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (Cfd)
- Matlab
- High Performance Computing
- Deal.ii
- Openfoam
- Ansys
- Numerical Modeling
- Teaching
- Comsol
- Scientific Computing
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Fluid Mechanics
Languages
Gujarati
NativeEnglish
AdvancedHindi
AdvancedGerman
IntermediateFinnish
ElementaryEducation
May 2019 - Jul 2024
University of Hamburg
PhD, Multiscale Finite Element application to canopies in Earth System · Multiscale Finite Element application to canopies in Earth System · Hamburg, Germany
Sep 2016 - Aug 2018
Lappeenranta University of Technology
M. Sc in Technology, Techno-Mathematics, minor Energy System · Techno-Mathematics · Lappeenranta, Finland
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
M. Sc in Pure Mathematics · Pure Mathematics · Surat, India
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