Kshitiz Upadhyay, Ph.D., is an accomplished academic and engineer with significant experience in mechanical engineering. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University, Kshitiz has previously held positions as a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Johns Hopkins University and a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Florida. Kshitiz's professional background includes engineering roles at Applied Materials and Tata Motors as a Mechanical Engineer and Project Trainee, respectively. Kshitiz earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, where a Master of Science (MS) in the same field was also obtained.