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# Ramji Veerappan, PhD on Tal

## Headline

Lead Aerodynamics & CFD Engineer \| Hypersonics • Missile/Launch Vehicle Design • High\-Fidelity & Experimental Simulation \| PhD – IISc \| AIR 15 – GATE AE \|

## About

I am an aerospace engineer and CFD specialist with a PhD from the Indian Institute of Science \(IISc\), focused on hypersonic aerodynamics, shock–boundary layer interactions, and high\-speed flow physics\. My experience spans experimental aerodynamics and high\-fidelity CFD, giving me a strong grounding in understanding and modeling complex flow phenomena\. During my doctoral research, I designed and operated hypersonic test facilities, performed Schlieren visualization, and investigated unsteady shock–boundary layer interactions and separation dynamics in ramp flows\. I have hands\-on experience with data analysis techniques such as POD/DMD/SPOD and other reduced\-order methods to extract physical insight from large datasets\. In industry, I lead end\-to\-end CFD pipelines for launch vehicle aerodynamics—covering meshing \(Pointwise/Fluent Meshing\), geometry preparation, solver automation, parametric analysis, and aerodynamic coefficient generation across subsonic to hypersonic regimes\. I regularly work with ANSYS Fluent, CFD\+\+, OpenFOAM, SpaceClaim, MATLAB, and Python to deliver reliable aerodynamic predictions for real\-world engineering decisions\. I am particularly interested in high\-speed aerodynamics, launch vehicle and missile aerodynamics, shock\-dominated flows, and modeling techniques for performance and stability assessment\. I also maintain familiarity with reduced\-order modeling and data\-driven approaches as supporting tools for faster design iteration\. I am now seeking international opportunities in high\-impact aerospace R&D environments—especially those working on high\-speed flight, propulsion systems, advanced aerodynamics, and CFD\-based design—where I can contribute deep technical expertise and continue to grow as an engineer\.

## Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

## Work experience

Lead Aerodynamics Engineer at Skyroot Aerospace, Apr 2025 \- Present · 1 yr 6 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Key Contributions • Leading CFD pipeline for aerodynamic databases of launch vehicles \(subsonic to hypersonic\) including mesh generation, solver setup automation, and post\-processing\. • Performed shock interaction analysis, buffet assessment, and stability/rolling\-moment estimation for multi\-body configurations\. • Developed Python utilities for parametric automation, reducing preprocessing and post\-processing time significantly\. • Executed RANS/Hybrid simulations for external aerodynamics, plume–vehicle interaction, and aero\-thermal loading\. • Cross\-collaborated with GNC, thermal, and structures teams to deliver data for vehicle sizing and performance optimization\.

Scientist at Metacomp Technologies, Mar 2024 \- Mar 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo, Chennai, Supported high\-speed CFD simulations using CFD\+\+, overset grids, and multi\-physics models\. Worked on Verification & Validation, and advanced modeling \(shock interactions, reacting flows\)\.

Postdoctoral Researcher at Indian Institute of Science \(IISc\), Nov 2023 \- Feb 2024 · 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Investigated shock\-induced separation and unsteady SBLI physics in hypersonic ramp flows\. • Designed and operated high\-enthalpy test setups, including Schlieren and high\-speed imaging\. • Applied POD/DMD/SPOD for extracting modal dynamics and flow scaling laws\. • Built and validated surrogate models to predict separation characteristics\. • Developed analytical and empirical models for separation bubble extent, frequency, and transition behavior\.

Research Scholar at Indian Institute of Science, Aug 2016 \- Nov 2023 · 7 yrs 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Assistant Professor at ACS College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India, Jul 2015 \- Jul 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

## Education

Doctor of Philosophy \- PhD, Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science \(IISc\)

Master's degree, Aeronautical Engineering, Madras institute of technology

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