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| Institution | Degree | Graduation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering | 2018 |
| McNeese State University | M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering | 2011 |
| Institute of Engineering | B.E. in Mechanical Engineering | 2008 |
| Employer | Position | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwestern State University | Assistant Professor | 08/17/2020 | |
| Midwestern State University | Visiting Assistant Professor | 08/19/2019 | 05/16/2020 |
Presentations
- Salim Azzouz, Jan Brink, Raj Desai, Mahmoud Elsharafi, Yu Guo, Zeki Ilhan, Pranaya Pokharel, Sheldon Wang. Young Engineers Summer Camp for K-12 Students: STEM Experiences and Lessons Learned. International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), October 31, 2023, New Orleans, LA.
- Theron Honore, Pranaya Pokharel. Simulation of H-Darrieus Wind Turbine using Fluid Structure Interaction in ANSYS Fluent. UGROW symposium, July 7, 2023, MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX.
- Pokharel Pranaya, Azzouz Salim. Study and Control of Localized Vortices to Enhance Wind Turbine Power Generation. Celebration of Scholarship, Spring 2022, MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX.
- Sharome Burton, Kory Prather, Jaden Corbin, Josiah Massey, and Pranaya Pokharel. Design and Manufacturing of Formula SAE Race Car Chassis- Poster/Demo/Display. UGRCA Spring 2023, MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX.
- Trevon Antoine, Garvin Joseph, Nedabiah Warner, and Pranaya Pokharel. Engine Dynamometer for FSAE Cars. UGRCA Spring 2023/ Fall 2022, MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX.
- Trevon Antoine, Garvin Joseph, Nedabiah Warner, and Pranaya Pokharel. Engine Dynamometer for FSAE Cars. NTASC, April 15, 2023, MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX.
- Pokharel Pranaya, Azzouz Salim. Investigation of the Power Generated by a 3-D Printed Wind Turbine Using a Wind Tunnel. Celebration of Scholarship, Spring 2022, MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX.
- Luiz Gonzalez, Jacob Rowland, Trevor Snyder, and Pranaya Pokharel. Shifter Mechanism with Integral Hand Clutch for Formula SAE. UGRCA Spring 2022, MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX.
- Luiz Gonzalez, Jacob Rowland, Trevor Snyder, and Pranaya Pokharel. Shifter Mechanism with Integral Hand Clutch for Formula SAE. NTASC- Spring 2022, MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX.
- Edvin Benjamin, Tina Johnson, and Pranaya Pokharel. Design of an Exoskeleton using Servo Motors, UGRCA Spring 2022, MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX
- Pokharel Pranaya, Salim Azzouz, and Till Gebel. Investigation of the Power Generated by a 3-D Printed Wind Turbine Using a Wind Tunnel. ASME 2021 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition., November 1-4, 2021, Virtual Conference.
- Luiz Gonzalez, Jacob Rowland, Trevor Snyder, and Pranaya Pokharel. Shifter Mechanism with Integral Hand Clutch for Formula SAE. UGRCA Fall 2021, MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX.
- Edvin Benjamin, Tina Johnson, and Pranaya Pokharel. Design of an Exoskeleton using Servo Motors, UGRCA Fall 2021, MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX
- Aldawsari Musaad, Holmes Clayton, Krahl Madison, Rolle Theo, Mahmoud Elsharafi, Pokharel, Pranaya, and Ali Elmozughi. Experimental and Simulation Model for a New Design of Thermal Energy Storage System. UGRCA Fall 2020 and Spring 2021, MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX. Virtual Presentation.
- Aldawsari Musaad, Holmes Clayton, Krahl Madison, Rolle Theo, Mahmoud Elsharafi, Pokharel, Pranaya, and Ali Elmozughi. Experimental and Simulation Model for a New Design of Thermal Energy Storage System. North Texas Area Student Conference, NTASC - SPRING 2021.
- Criblez Ethan, Shanley Paul, Turner Kennedy, Azzouz Salim, and Pokharel Pranaya. Improve 3D – Printed HX Design and Build Functional Prototype. UGRCA Fall 2020 and Spring 2021
- Criblez Ethan, Shanley Paul, Turner Kennedy, Azzouz Salim, and Pokharel Pranaya. Improve 3D – Printed HX Design and Build Functional Prototype. North Texas Area Student Conference, NTASC - SPRING 2021.
- Hargis Clayton, Kidwell Kyle, Kambabi Pamela Yvonne, Zenkins Jackary, Azzouz Salim, and Pokharel Pranaya. Universal Sprue Fixture with Powered Multi-Axis Rotating Synchronous Parallel Gripper for the AW Bell Cutoff Saw. UGRCA Fall 2019 and Spring 2020, MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX
- Major Taris, Telemacque Kimberley, Hendrix William, Glenn Hunter, Azzouz Salim, and Pokharel Pranaya. A Tranter Heat MaxChanger Fabricated Using Additive Manufacturing. UGRCA Fall 2019 and Spring 2020, MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX
- Charles Whitling, Jonathan Granger, Arnold James, Sofia Rendon, Jan Brink, and Pokharel Pranaya. Non-Servo Pick and Place Robot used in Clamp and Drill Station with Hopper Feeder. UGRCA Spring 2020, MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX
- Pokharel, Pranaya, and Acharya Sumanta. Turbulence Generation Methods for LES. Louisiana State University, April 2017
- Pokharel Pranaya, Roy Somnath, and Acharya Sumanta. Simulation of Oil Plume Trajectory in Cross-Flow. 3rd Deepwater Horizon (DWH) Conference, April 2013
Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Pokharel, Pranaya, Jacob Rowland, Trevor Snyder, and Luis Gonzalez. "Innovations for Clutching and Shifting in Formula-Style Drivetrains." In ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, vol. 86694, p. V007T09A018. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2022.
- Pokharel, Pranaya, and Sumanta Acharya. "Dynamics of circular and rectangular jets in crossflow." Computers & Fluids 230 (2021): 105111.
- Mahmoud Elsharafi, Ali Elmozughi, Pranaya Pokharel, Madison Krahl, Musaad Aldawsari, Clayton Holmes, Theo Rolle. Experimental Analysis for a New Design of Thermal Energy Storage System. Proceedings of the ASME 2021 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. IMECE2020-67656, November 1-4, 2021, Virtual Conference.
- Mahmoud Elsharafi, Ali Elmozughi, Pranaya Pokharel, Madison Krahl, Musaad Aldawsari, Clayton Holmes, Theo Rolle. Simulated Model for a New Design of Thermal Energy Storage System. Proceedings of the ASME 2021 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. IMECE2020-68202, November 1-4, 2021, Virtual Conference.