Testimonials

Testimonial by Mr. Jinu Chandran (FOSSEE Summer Fellow, OpenFOAM category, 2025)- BITS Goa

FOSSEE OpenFOAM Summer Fellowship 2025 - Internship Experience


I am deeply grateful to FOSSEE for selecting me for the Summer Fellowship Program 2025, which has been an enriching experience that significantly enhanced my understanding of computational fluid dynamics through OpenFOAM. The fellowship was exceptionally well-organised with weekly meetings, as these regular sessions with the supervising professor allowed us to discuss progress, address challenges, and plan upcoming work effectively, ensuring I could complete my internship objectives within the stipulated timeframe. One of the program's greatest strengths was the mentor assignment system, where having a dedicated mentor was invaluable, particularly during the initial phases when navigating OpenFOAM's complex interface and functionalities felt overwhelming. Learning that my internship work will be featured as a case study project on the FOSSEE platform is incredibly motivating, as this recognition not only validates the effort I invested but also serves as a strong incentive to continue my exploration of OpenFOAM and computational fluid dynamics, knowing that my work might help future learners navigate similar challenges and adds meaningful purpose to the entire experience.
 

Again, thank you for this incredible opportunity and the excellent support throughout the program.

Best regards,
Jinu Chandran

Testimonial by Mr. Biraj Khadka

FOSSEE has been instrumental in shaping my path as a researcher. I started as a summer intern, where I performed a CFD simulation of single-phase flow in a stirred tank reactor using OpenFOAM, under the guidance of Prof. Raghvendra Gupta. Later, as a Research Assistant, I collaborated with Prof. Janani Srree Murallidharan and the FOSSEE team to develop OpenFOAM tutorials and mentor interns. I am currently a PhD student specializing in BioFluid Dynamics and often rely on the core concepts and practical skills I gained through FOSSEE.  The combination of high-quality resources, expert guidance, and a collaborative environment makes it an exceptional learning platform. I recommend FOSSEE to anyone looking to build or strengthen their expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics.


Biraj Khadka
PhD student,
University of Rochester

 

Testimonial by Mr. Rajdeep Adak

I joined FOSSEE in 2021 as an intern. I was deeply inspired by FOSSEE's vision to develop free and open-source equivalents to industrial scientific software. FOSSEE is managed by the renowned faculty of IIT Bombay, who make this endeavor possible. At FOSSEE, I worked with Prof. J. S. Murallidharan and Prof. Prabhu Ramachandran, and developed software for fluid dynamics simulation. The exposure to fluid mechanics helped me discover an interest in the broader field of Dynamical Systems. Today, I’m proud to be starting a PhD at Arizona State University in the same field, tackling complex control problems in high-precision polymer manufacturing. FOSSEE has been instrumental in enabling me to reach the doorstep of a PhD. My research journey started at FOSSEE, and I still continue to assist the CFD-FOSSEE team. FOSSEE offers an excellent environment for students to explore research and take ownership of their work - which I believe is paramount towards building a successful career in both industry and academia.

Mr. Rajdeep Adak, PhD student at The Arizona State University (Former Reserach Associate at FOSSEE, IIT Bombay)

Mohammed Saqlain expresses his gratitude towards the OpenFOAM team, FOSSEE. Please find his testimonial in the following link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lDDhgJS4cLxCLD3nc0j-JKQth_5NETZbp2b-gIjOl44/edit?usp=sharing

Testimonial by Mr. Chaitanya Apte

"FOSSEE Summer Fellowship 2022 was the first time I used an open source software. After working on OpenFOAM I got to know what actually goes on behind the scenes in a CFD simulation unlike the commercial packages. Additionally, I learnt a lot from the projects other interns were working on. My mentor Mano Prithiviraj and guide Prof. Naren were quite helpful throughout the internship. I developed a holistic understanding of CAE which helped me further in my career. I think this fellowship is a good starting point for anyone interested in numerical simulations."

Chaitanya Apte, VJTI, Mumbai, Maharashtra