Environmental Modeling

Texas A&M Transportation Institute
12700 Park Central
Room 10009
Dallas, TX 75251
(972) 994-2221
[email protected]

Dr. Sunil Kumar earned his PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the Homi Bhabha National Institute, India, specializing in heat transport in nuclear reactor systems. He also holds a Master of Technology in Nuclear Science and Technology from the University of Paris and the University of Delhi, and a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Hindu College, University of Delhi. Since joining Texas A&M University as a postdoctoral researcher in 2019, he has served as an Associate Research Scientist since 2021. He is the lead editor of forthcoming books with publishers like Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, and Springer and serves on the editorial boards of International Journal of Thermofluid Science and Technology and International Journal of Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainable Technologies.
 
Dr. Kumar is an active member of multiple professional organizations, including ASME, AAAR, AAAS, and ASABE. He also contributes to technical committees and reviews for various journals and conferences. In addition to his research, Sunil teaches indoor environment modeling courses at Texas A&M and has delivered guest lectures globally.
 
Dr. Kumar research spans thermal-fluids engineering, indoor environment management, filter design, wind tunnel experiments, and CFD modeling. Notably, his work on bioaerosol control in meat processing plants saved millions of dollars by preventing plant shutdowns. In collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories, he helped design high-capacity air filters for environmental sampling. His contributions also supported hospitals in improving room designs to reduce the spread of infectious diseases. Sunil is particularly focused on modeling large-scale systems and developing hybrid models to track emissions from various sources.
 
Outside of work, Dr. Kumar enjoys hiking, biking, long-distance driving, and visiting national parks and museums. He enjoys reading, and follows international news. He lives with his wife and daughter.