Honored with SWE's Patent Recognition Award - Global Engineering Honor (2025)

Technical Advisor | CFD Expert

Ambarish Khot

Transforming complex engineering challenges into breakthrough innovations through advanced CFD simulation and systematic problem-solving.

Portrait of Ambarish Khot

About

Engineering Excellence, Proven Results

Nearly two decades of pioneering work in computational fluid dynamics and emission control systems at Cummins, transforming complex technical challenges into practical, high-impact solutions.

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Years at Cummins

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Patents Worldwide

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Cost Savings Delivered

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International Publications

Expertise

Technical Advisor at Cummins Emission Solutions, leading breakthrough innovations in aftertreatment systems and multiphase flow modeling.

M.S. in Computational Fluid Dynamics from Moscow State University. Published author in Springer and Begell House technical books.

Recipient of the SWE Patent Recognition Award (2025), honoring patented innovations advancing engineering practice and impact.

Philosophy & Values

Personal mission: "Faster, better, easier & cheaper than my yesterday."

Combining TRIZ innovation methodologies with cutting-edge CFD simulation to solve complex engineering problems systematically.

Committed to building India's intellectual capital and advancing the nation toward global technology leadership, guided by integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

Recent Recognition

Awards & Achievements

Verified recognitions, industry collaborations, and technical AI leadership moments with source links.

Cummins Technical Center India patent wall
2025

Global Patent Recognition

SWE Innovator - Patent Recognition Award

Listed by the Society of Women Engineers under Patent Recognition as Ambarish Khot, D.Eng, Cummins Inc., with 2 patents.

  • Recognizes engineering-related patents granted in the previous three years.
  • Highlights patented innovation work connected with Cummins engineering impact.
CII2025

Industry + Academia

Cummins x IIT Dharwad collaboration featured in the 2025 compendium.

2025

Industry + University Collaboration

CII Industry-Academia Partnership

Cummins Technologies India Private Limited is featured in the CII Industry-Academia Partnership Compendium 2025 for the IIT Dharwad collaboration on urea dosing and droplet-wall interaction dynamics.

  • Project: Droplet Wall Interaction Dynamics During Urea Dosing in an After Treatment System.
  • Leader listed in the CII compendium: Ambarish D Khot.
DEP MeshWorks and AIWorks Conclave 2026 panel member recognition
2026

DEP MeshWorks | AIWorks Conclave

Key Panel Member - AI Conference

Recognized as a panel member at the DEP MeshWorks | AIWorks Conclave 2026 on physics-driven predictive and generative AI for product development and manufacturing.

  • Event date shown on the recognition plaque: April 7, 2026.
  • Focus area: physics-driven predictive AI, generative AI, and simulation-led engineering transformation.

Advisory Focus

Deep Expertise That Drives Innovation

A multidisciplinary engineering background blending simulation science, emissions development, advanced modeling, and systematic innovation.

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Expert in ANSYS, Star CCM+, Converge and COMSOL with specialization in single-phase flow, conjugate heat transfer, and reacting or multiphase systems.

Emission Solutions

SCR systems, DEF dosing strategy, urea deposit mitigation, and emission control development across BS-IV, Euro 5/6, and BS-VI standards.

Simulation-Driven Innovation

Freeze-thaw modeling, injector spray simulation, combustion modeling, and system-level optimization.

Systematic Problem Solving

TRIZ methodology practitioner and Six Sigma certified engineer with structured problem-solving expertise.

Technical Leadership

Led teams of 15-30 engineers delivering over $4M in cost savings through simulation-driven product design.

Patents & Publications

Prime inventor on 8 original patents and 17 derivative patents with 6 international publications and book chapters.

Vision & Mission

Creating Impact Beyond Engineering

Purpose

India has sustained through centuries, maintaining its pride through sacrifice and resilience. The challenge now is to convert traditional wisdom into tangible wealth.

The future is shaped by actions taken today. The focus is on building technology and intellectual capital with practical, measurable impact.

Building the technology and intellectual capital that will make India proud again.

Vision

Make India proud by developing technology and intellectual capital to achieve $35 trillion GDP by 2047.

Mission Pillars

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Technology-Driven Innovation

Enable business, product, and process innovation that creates measurable impact across industries.

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Strengthen Make in India

Support export initiatives with deep grassroots capability and stronger indigenous technology development.

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Develop Technical Leaders

Retain and develop technical leaders to establish India as a global intellectual capital.

Today we are where we are because of our past deeds, and where we will be in the near future depends on the corrective actions we take today.

Insights

Research & Publications

Technical insights on computational fluid dynamics, emission control systems, and systematic innovation methodologies.

Freeze-Thaw Analysis of Diesel Exhaust Fluid in SCR Systems
Published ResearchCFD & Phase Change12 min read

Freeze-Thaw Analysis of Diesel Exhaust Fluid in SCR Systems

Comprehensive CFD study on freezing and defrosting behavior of urea solution in aftertreatment systems, enabling robust cold-weather operation.

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Aeroacoustics Noise Prediction in Aftertreatment Systems
International PublicationAcoustics & CFD10 min read

Aeroacoustics Noise Prediction in Aftertreatment Systems

Advanced computational methods for predicting and mitigating noise in emission control systems using computational aeroacoustics techniques.

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Urea Deposit Mitigation Strategies in SCR Technology
Research PublicationEmission Technology15 min read

Urea Deposit Mitigation Strategies in SCR Technology

Innovative approaches to prevent and mitigate urea crystallization in selective catalytic reduction systems through simulation and design optimization.

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Featured Work

Impact That Matters

A compact showcase of engineering innovation and measurable results.

BS-VI & Euro 6 Emission Systems
Product Development

BS-VI & Euro 6 Emission Systems

Developed advanced SCR and DEF systems for next-gen emission compliance.

$4M+ cost savings - 8 patents filed

Emission ControlCFDSystem Design
Aeroacoustics Noise Mitigation
Technical Innovation

Aeroacoustics Noise Mitigation

Built CFD models to predict and reduce noise without performance loss.

CMD Innovation Award Winner

AcousticsCFDInnovation
Freeze-Thaw DEF Analysis
Research & Development

Freeze-Thaw DEF Analysis

Created simulation for freeze-thaw DEF behavior to ensure reliability.

Patent pending - International paper

Phase ChangeMultiphase Flow
Simulation-Led Burner Rig
Process Innovation

Simulation-Led Burner Rig

Optimized SCR uniformity index to 0.99 using simulation-first design.

CMD Award - 40% faster dev cycle

CFDOptimizationProduct Design

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Let's Collaborate

Open to technical consulting, collaborative research, speaking engagements, and innovation partnerships.

Contact Information

Location

India, Cummins Technical Center

Areas of Collaboration

Technical consulting, collaborative research, speaking engagements, CFD simulation, emission solutions, and systematic innovation.