Kirutiga Srikanda Prabanna Balan
Austin,USA
Summary
Driven graduate offering advanced knowledge in the field of electrochemistry and battery systems to add value to a dynamic team. Highly motivated Graduate Research Assistant with a background in conducting complex research projects, data analysis and report creation. Strengths include strong analytical skills, proficiency in statistical software, and the ability to work well in team environments. Previous roles involved making significant contributions to research papers and assisting professors in course preparation, demonstrating commitment to education and research. Seeking a professional opportunity to leverage my research skills and contribute to driving company objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted graduate research for a DOE-funded mineral extraction project, utilizing magnetic fields on geothermal brine.
- Designed and developed electrochemical experiments in a microfluidic cell to explore the extraction efficiency of copper while applying a magnetic field.
- Conducted micro-PIV visualization technique to track and classify growth morphology, correlating it with extraction efficiency.
- Devised a technique for managing the dendritic growth in electrodeposition using magnetic fields which could be used to minimize failure rates of batteries.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, USA
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Engaged in collaborative research, funded by UT Energy Institute, with Mathiram lab at UT Austin to enhance battery performance. Generated mathematical models for the Zn-Sn interdigitated eutectic alloy (IdEA) foils, a proprietary alloy developed in Manthiram Lab.
- Performed techno-economic evaluation of a novel alloy anode in commercial batteries using Argonne National Lab's BatPac model.
- Partnered with Hwang lab to incorporate DFT analysis into mathematical modeling, enhancing the accuracy of predicting cell lifetime and optimizing efficiency through parameterized safe operating potential.
Summer Research Assistant
DGIST
Daegu, South Korea
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Recognized with DGIST fellowship for summer intern role.
- Designed a CAD model for a phantom device for modeling the flow of blood in microvasculature.
- Integrated CAD model in ANSYS FLUENT to simulate blood flow in microvasculature and analyze blood pressure variation across blood vessels with differing diameters.
Undergraduate Research Assistant- Bachelor’s thesis
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
, India
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Received the IITB Research Internship Award in Autumn of 2018
- Utilized mathematical modeling techniques to analyze and predict capacity degradation in batteries caused by diffusion-induced mechanical stress.
- Applied Crank Nicholson numerical method for the resolution of equations that comprise SPM and Li-ion battery material properties
- Performed comprehensive literature searches to identify critical articles for review, deepening understanding of battery degradation pathways.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Amrita University
Coimbatore, India
01.2017 - 12.2018
Education
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Texas At Austin
Austin09.2024
MS - Materials Science and Engineering
University of Texas at Austin
Austin12.2021
BTech - Mechanical Engineering
Amrita University
Coimbatore, India04.2019
Skills
- Research and Development
- Quantitative Research
- Materials Testing
- Public academic presentations
- Data Interpretation
- Computer-Aided Design
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Report Writing
- Organizational Skills
- Time management abilities
Accomplishments
- Professional Development Awards (2020 and 2022)
- DGIST research fellowship
- IITB research internship award
Citations
Localized Magnetohydrodynamic-Induced Convection to Control Dendritic Morphologies
K Srikanda Prabanna Balan, T Underwood
Bulletin of the American Physical Society
Suppressing dendritic growth in electrochemical systems using magnetic fields
K Srikanda Prabanna Balan, T Underwood
Bulletin of the American Physical Society 67
Model-Based Charging Profiles for Next-Generation Nanocomposite Foil Anodes
KSP Balan, K Shah, VR Subramanian
240th ECS Meeting (October 10-14, 2021)
Multiscale Modelling of Nanostructured Foil Anode for Next Generation Batteries
K Srikanda Prabanna Balan, K Shah, J Yu, BT Heligman, A Manthiram, ...
Electrochemical Society Meeting Abstracts 239, 384-384
DFT Informed Electrochemical Engineering Modeling of Nanostructured Foil Anode for Next-generation Batteries
KSP Balan
University of Texas
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas at Austin
01.2022 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas at Austin
01.2020 - 12.2021
Summer Research Assistant
DGIST
01.2019 - 12.2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant- Bachelor’s thesis
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
01.2018 - 12.2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Amrita University
01.2017 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Texas At Austin
MS - Materials Science and Engineering
University of Texas at Austin
BTech - Mechanical Engineering
Amrita University