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Khushwant is a Ph.D. research scholar at the University of Twente, Netherlands, focusing on the development and testing of long duration high temperature thermochemical energy storage solutions for heat and power generation using waste heat and renewable energy to attend sustainability. His research interests include working on the energy-water nexus, like solar energy, thermal energy storage, thermal management, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), water desalination etc.
Prior to joining his Ph.D. program, Khushwant worked with Dell Technologies as a CFD/Thermal Engineer for two and a half years. He earned his Master's degree in 2023 from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar, India, under the guidance of Dr. Himanshu Tyagi, focusing on server thermal management and the performance optimization of 1.5U over 1U servers. Additionally, he developed a thermal model for membrane distillation during his Master's tenure. Khushwant was also a recipient of the SURI program at Arizona State University, USA. He is well verse in Ansys Icepak, Fluent, Star-CCM+, FloTherm, COMSOL, MATLAB, SolidsWorks, SpaceClaim etc. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, solving Rubik's cubes, exploring new places, and cooking.
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Education/Academic qualification
Master, EVALUATION OF THERMAL PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS IN 1.5U SERVER OVER 1U SERVER USING CFD, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
1 Jul 2021 → 31 May 2023
Award Date: 31 May 2023
External positions
CFD/Thermal Engineer , Dell
1 Jul 2023 → 20 Jan 2025
Graduate Intern, Dell
4 Jul 2022 → 15 Jun 2023
Summer Research Intern, Arizona State University
1 May 2022 → 30 Jul 2022
Keywords
- TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
- Thermal energy storage
- Thermal engineering
- Fluid dynamics
- Thermochemical Energy Storage
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Heat Transfer
- Desalination
- Membrane Distillation
- Renewable and sustainable energy
Artificial Intelligence Expert
- Energy, Sustainability, Environment and Circularity
Climate Expert Keywords
- Energy Storage
- Renewable Energy
- Engineering
- Modelling
- Simulation and Digital Twinning
- Laboratory
- Future
- Global
- Energy Consumption
- Circular Economy and Sustainable Industry
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Thermal modeling of fluid flow and heat transfer in direct contact membrane distillation
Chauhan, K. S. & Tyagi, H., 2023, In: Energy conversion and management. 291Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Thermodynamic analysis of a hybrid novel solar powered humidification-dehumidification coupled with direct contact membrane distillation system
Chauhan, K. S., Beniwal, R. & Tyagi, H., Jan 2024, In: Energy conversion and management. 300, 117930.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Long duration and cutting-edge thermochemical heat storage and upgrading technology for heat and power applications
Chauhan, K. S., Mehrali, M., Jafari, D., Singh, A. K., Arabkoohsar, A., Schmidt, M., Linder, M., Hummelshøj, R. M., Weinberger, P., Pluta, J., Senise, I. R. D. A., Fedorov, S., Sybir, A. & Touloumtzidis, A., 2025, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Academic
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Numerically Optimized Thermal Modeling of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Direct Contact Membrane Distillation
Chauhan, K. S., 31 Jul 2025.Research output: Working paper › Preprint › Academic
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Applications of Solar Energy: Energy Storage, Cooling, and Water Desalination
Dwivedi, J., Chauhan, K. S., Beniwal, R., Kashyap, A. S. & Tyagi, H., 29 Nov 2024, Brightening Tomorrow Together 2024: Proceedings of the Brightening Tomorrow Together 2024 Symposium and Industry Summit. p. 35-52Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review