Satya Sai Phani Santosh Pilaka

Performed high-fidelity multiphase CFD simulations in OpenFOAM using the MultiMorph framework in collaboration with HZDR. Developed Python pre-/post-processing tools and SLURM-based HPC automation for an in-house Lattice Boltzmann acoustic solver, streamlining execution and reducing manual effort. Automated STAR-CCM+ geometry preparation through MACRO scripting and supported Fortran-based in-house meshing tool development.

Conducted an thesis on particle mixing and segregation in a 3D cylindrical bladed mixer using the Euler–Euler framework in OpenFOAM. Implemented literature-based particle–particle drag models and a custom rheology library, followed by validation against published benchmarks. Contributed to C++ model development and collaborated through GitLab for version control, code review, and integration.