Patel Tapankumar Mrushadkumar | Institute for Plasma Research | India
Mr. Patel Tapankumar Mrushadkumar is a dedicated researcher in Plasma Physics whose academic and professional journey reflects excellence and innovation. Currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences at the Institute for Plasma Research, Homi Bhabha National Institute, his research primarily focuses on the fabrication of prototype ion extractor grids, a crucial development in Plasma Physics. His academic background includes M.Tech in Nuclear Science and Technology and B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, both completed with outstanding distinction. His research in Plasma Physics integrates computational fluid dynamics, heat transfer analysis, and fusion applications, contributing significantly to scientific understanding. With multiple publications in reputed journals like Fusion Engineering and Design and Fusion Science and Technology, his work on friction-welded joints and ion extractor grids demonstrates deep technical insight and precision in Plasma Physics. His professional journey includes research internships at IGCAR and industrial exposure at Reliance DTPS, enhancing his multidisciplinary expertise. Recognized with several awards such as the Department of Atomic Energy Doctoral Fellowship, Gold Medals in M.Tech and B.Tech, and other academic honors, he stands as an exemplar of academic and research excellence in Plasma Physics. His research skills encompass advanced simulation tools like COMSOL Multiphysics and HOMER Pro, alongside programming in MATLAB, C++, and Python key competencies for modeling and experimentation in Plasma Physics. His continuous contribution to Plasma Physics research highlights his commitment to innovation and scientific progress. Google Scholar profile of 4 Citations, 1 h-index, 0 i10 index.
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Featured Publications
1. Kshirsagar-Deshpande, V., Patel, T., Abbas, A., Bhatt, K., Bhalerao, R., & Shah, J. (2020). Vehicle tracking using morphological properties for traffic modelling. 2020 IEEE India Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (InGARSS), 98–101.
2. Patel, T., Vyas, H. D., Jana, M. R., Chaudhuri, P., & Baruah, U. K. (2025). Friction welding of ETP-Cu plate to SS304L round bar: An experimental study on asymmetrical dissimilar metal joints. Fusion Science and Technology, 81(1), 45–60.
3. Kumar, M., Swain, D., Raval, Z., & Patel, T. (2023). Machine learning based approach for metaphoric investigation of ground water quality. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2981(1), 020031.
4. Patel, T., Patel, T., Jana, M. R., & Baruah, U. K. (2026). Computational fluid dynamics study with heat transfer inside the embedded cooling channels for prototype ion extractor grid-1 and comparison with experimental results. Fusion Engineering and Design, 222, 115453.
5.Patel, T., Vyas, H. D., Jana, M. R., Chaudhuri, P., Bhope, K. S., Mehta, M., ... & Baruah, U. K. (2025). Characterization and integrity assessment of friction-welded joints between ETP-Cu and SS304L for fusion applications. Fusion Science and Technology, 1–29.