Engineering Engineer

JAGDEEP T. PODICHETTY

**** * ******* **, ********** Oklahoma 74075

Email: *******@*******.*** Phone: 405-***-****

Education

May 2014 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering

GPA 3.8 Oklahoma State University (OSU), Stillwater, OK

April 2012 Engineer in Training (Chemical Engineering), State of Oklahoma

July 2011 Masters in Chemical Engineering

GPA 3.8 Oklahoma State University (OSU), Stillwater, OK

April 2009 Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Chemical Engineering

GPA 74/100 Jawaharlal Nehru Tech University, India

July 2005 Diploma in Electronics and Hardware Engineering

First Division Small Industry Service Institute, Government of India

Professional and Research Experience

Aug 2009 - Present Research Associate, School of Chemical Engineering, OSU

Modeled fluid dynamics and mass transport in bioreactor systems using CFD

Developed a bioreactor prototype for 3D cell culture and drug development

Characterized biopolymers using mechanical testing and scanning electron microscopy

Established structure-property relationships in composite polymers

Developed intellectual property

Predicted performance of the product using multi-physics simulations

Validated the model predictions using experimental analysis

Coordinated activities between laboratories to test the prototype

Received $30,000 in funding from OSU to commercialize an axial-flow bioreactor

Used engineering concepts to optimize the product design

Aug 2011 – Dec 2013 Research Associate, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Designed an auger based process equipment to handle solid waste

Performed rheology studies and developed viscosity models

Evaluated Fluid flow, mass and energy balance, and heat transfer using CFD

Constructed prototype and conducted preliminary testing

Supervised the activities of research assistants

Validated the model using experimental analysis

Improved design and optimized operation using multiphysics computer simulations

Aug 2008 – Aug 2009 Research Assistant, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India

Simulated and optimized process flow sheet for toluene to benzene conversion (Aspen)

Modeled an artificial neural network for generalized equation-of-state (MATLAB)

Management Experience

Aug 2012 - Aug 2013 Co-Founder & Operations Manager, OSU AppCenter

Developed the business model

Established the physical space and handled operations

Managed a 10 member team and $150,000 funding

Coordinated a $30,000 app development competition

Consulting Experience

Oct 2013 – Jan 2014 Technical Consultant, Envirosan Sanitation Solutions, South Africa

Analyzed fluid flow in pour flush toilet design

Proposed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies to characterize multiphase flow

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Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 Business Consultant, PEX LLC, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Advised client on improving efficiency using mobile technology

Assisted with developing a business plan

Dec 2011 - Feb 2012 Technical Consultant, TERA Technology, South Korea

Created 3D model for solenoid valves

Analyzed thermodynamics and flow through straight and elbow type solenoid valves

Teaching and Training Experience

May 2013 - Dec 2013 Lead Teaching Associate, OSU

Course: Fluid Dynamics

Supervised six teaching assistants

Managed test, homework scores and final course grades

Aug 2009 - April 2013 Teaching Associate, OSU

Courses: Thermodynamics, Visual Basic for Applications, and Rate Operations

Conducted class lectures and laboratory instructions

Led discussions and help sessions

Prepared and graded exams, monitored progress of students

Computer Skills

Application: Microsoft Office, Sigma Plot

Engineering Development: Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Process Design: AspenPlus, HYSYS, CHEMCAD

Programing: C, Visual Basics, MATLAB

Honors and Awards

2014 Winner, ChEGSA Process Troubleshooting Contest

2014 OSU Research Excellence Award

Winner, 25th Annual OSU Research Symposium

2014

3rd place, AAA HackDay, OSU

2014

2014 Technology Business Development Program Award

2013 Distinguished Graduate Fellowship Award

2013 Leadership in Entrepreneurship Scholarship

2nd place, 24th Annual OSU Research Symposium

2013

2012 Distinguished Graduate Fellowship Award

2012 Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (CIE) Scholarship

2012 Winner, ChemE Graduate Student Poster Competition, OSU

2009 Graduate Assistantship Award

Invention Disclosures

2014 Characteristic Curves for Axial-Flow Bioreactor to Non-Invasively Monitor Tissue

Growth (OSU No. 2014.09)

2013 An Axial-Flow Bioreactor for Culturing Cells and Tissues on 3D Constructs (OSU No.

2013.23)

Publications

1. Podichetty JT, Prasana RB, Madihally SV. Residence Time Distribution and Evaluation of Exit

Concentration in Axial Flow Bioreactor for Tissue Engineering. Biotech Bioengineering. April 2014 (In

press)

2. Podichetty JT, Prasana RB, Khalf A, Madihally SV. Modeling Pressure Drop Using Generalized Scaffold

Characteristics in an Axial-Flow Bioreactor for Soft Tissue Regeneration Annals of Biomedical

Engineering. doi: 10.1007/s10439-014-1009-5. 2014

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3. Podichetty JT, Madihally SV. Modeling Growth Medium Perfusion-Induced Porous Scaffold Deformation.

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.33054. 2013

4. Podichetty JT, Islam Md., David V, Foutch GL, Johannes AH. Viscous Heating Analysis of Simulant Feces

by CFD and Experimentation. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, The

International Water Association. doi:10.2166/washdev.2013.070. 2013

5. Podichetty JT, Dhane DV, Madihally SV. Dynamics of diffusivity and pressure drop in flow-through and

parallel-flow bioreactors during tissue regeneration. Biotechnology Progress; 28(4):1045-54. 2012

6. Patrachari AR, Podichetty JT, Madihally SV. Application of computational fluid dynamics in tissue

engineering. Journal of Bioscience Bioengineering; 114(2):123-32. 2012

7. Islam Md., Podichetty JT, Foutch GL, Johannes AH, Reichard M. Fecal Sludge Treatment by Viscous

Heating. Fecal Sludge Management Conference, International Convention Center, Durban. 29-31

October. 2012 (Proceedings)

Conference Presentations

1. Podichetty JT, Singarapu K, Khalf A, and Madihally SV. Deciphering hydrodynamic shear stress in

bioreactor configurations used for mechanical stimulus. Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting,

Denver, CO. 2014

2. Podichetty JT, and Madihally SV. Analysis of hydrodynamic shear stress and nutrient consumption in

perfusion bioreactors. 25th Annual OSU Research Symposium and Research Scholar Conference, OSU,

Stillwater, OK. 2014

3. Podichetty JT, Madihally SV. Residence Time Distribution and Evaluation of Exit Concentration in a New

Generation Axial Flow Bioreactor. American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting, San

Francisco, CA. 2013

4. Podichetty JT, Madihally SV. Scaffold Permeability Estimated Using Average Pore Characteristics is

Useful in Pressure drop Predictions. Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. 2013

5. Islam Md., Podichetty JT, Foutch GL, Johannes AH, Reichard M. Concept of Viscous Heating to Reinvent

the Toilet. 24th Annual OSU Research Symposium and Research Scholar Conference, OSU, Stillwater, OK.

2013

6. Podichetty JT, Madihally SV. A Method for Non-Invasively Monitoring Tissue Growth in Bioreactor

Systems. 24th Annual OSU Research Symposium and Research Scholar Conference, OSU, Stillwater, OK.

2013

7. Islam Md., Podichetty JT, Foutch GL, Johannes AH, Reichard M. Disinfection of Human Waste Using

Viscous Heating. Ted Talk, O State TV, Oklahoma. 30 October, 2012

8. Podichetty JT, Madihally SV. Modeling fluid-induced porous scaffold deformation. Chemical Engineering

Graduate Student Poster Competition, OSU, Stillwater, OK. 2012

9. Podichetty JT, Madihally SV. Modeling fluid-induced porous scaffold deformation. AIChE Annual

Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA. 2012

10. Podichetty JT, Madihally SV. Revisiting effective diffusivity in porous media. AIChE Annual Meeting,

Pittsburgh, PA. 2012

11. Foutch GL, Johannes, Podichetty JT, Islam MW and Reichard M. Treatment of feces by viscous heating.

The Fecal Sludge Management Conference, Durban, South Africa. 2012

12. Podichetty JT, Madihally SV. Modeling fluid-induced porous scaffold deformation. COMSOL Conference,

Boston, MA. 2012

13. Foutch GL, Johannes AJ, Podichetty JT, Islam MW, Reichard M and Van D. A device that sterilize fecal

sludge. Reinvent the Toilet Fair, invited, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, WA. 2012

14. Cole JJ, Bhaskar PR, Podichetty JT, Madihally SV. Maximizing nutrient distribution in radial bioreactors.

Freshman Scholars Program, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. 2012

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15. Podichetty JT, Madihally SV. Effect of fluid flow on deformation of porous scaffold. 23rd Annual OSU

Research Symposium and Research Scholar Conference, OSU, Stillwater, OK. 2012

16. Podichetty JT, Dhane DV, Madihally SV. Dynamics of diffusivity and pressure drop in flow-through and

parallel-flow bioreactor during tissue regeneration. Tissue Engineering International & Regenerative

Medicine Society North American Annual Conference and Exposition, Houston, TX. 2011

17. Podichetty JT, Dhane DV, Madihally SV. Dynamics of diffusivity and pressure drop in flow-through and

parallel-flow bioreactor during tissue regeneration. 1st Annual Graduate Poster Presentation, School of

Chemical Engineering, OSU, Stillwater, OK. 2011

18. Podichetty JT, Madihally SV. Influence of Fluid Flow on Scaffold Structural Deformation. AIChE Annual

meeting, Salt Lake City, UT. 2010

19. Podichetty JT. Fermentation Techniques for Ethanol Production. Annual Conference Sreenidhi Institute

of Science & Technology, Hyderabad, India. 2008

20. Podichetty JT. Biofuels and Other Approaches for Decreasing Fossil Fuel Emission. 2nd Annual Student

Chemical Engineering conference, Anantapur, India. 2006

21. Podichetty JT. Electrochemistry of Direct Carbon fuel Cells. Annual Conference CVR College of

Engineering, Hyderabad, India. 2006

Relevant Coursework

Process Simulation, Advanced thermodynamics, Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering, Fluid Mechanics,

Research Methods, Visual Basic Programming, Diffusional Operations, Strategic Quality Leadership, Advanced

Entrepreneurship Practicum

Organizations and Activities

2014 Volunteer, The Big Event, OSU

2013 - Present Member, Pre-Engineering Advisory Council, Central Tech Center, OK

2011 - Present Hearing Panel Chair and Member, OSU Academic Integrity Panel

2011 - Present Ad Hoc Reviewer, tissue bioreactor specific journal articles

2013 Organizer, ChEGSA Speaker Series

Judge, 24th Annual OSU Research Symposium

2013

2013 Judge, Annual Science Fair, Agra Public Schools, OK

2012 - 2013 Pledge Master, Omega Chi Epsilon Honorary Society, OSU

2012 Student Volunteer, Experiential Classroom XIII, OSU

2011 - 2013 Co-founder and Vice President, ChEGSA, OSU

2013 Judge, Spontaneous Challenge Workshop, Stillwater, OK

2013 Organizer, ChEGSA Speaker Series

2013 Member, OSU Creativity Festival Booth Team

2011 - 2012 Member, OSU Student Technology Fee Oversight Committee

2011 - 2012 Assembly Member, GPSGA, OSU

2012 & 2013 Organizer, Aspen Plus and Excel/VBA workshops for students, OSU

2011 - 2012 CEAT Liaison, ChEGSA, OSU

Professional Affiliation

Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Association (ChEGSA), Omega Chi Epsilon Honorary Society,

American Institute of Chemical Engineer (AIChE), Graduate and Professional Student Government Association

(GPSGA), Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE)

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