Aditya Karthik Saravanakumar

Aditya Karthik Saravanakumar is a graduate student in mechanical engineering and computational science and engineering, working to advance non-hydrostatic ocean modeling for multiscale, high-fidelity simulation of ocean dynamics. His research develops adaptive numerical methods that reduce computational cost by resolving vertical accelerations only where necessary, enabling accurate predictions of submesoscale phenomena around sharp coastlines and topographic features. As a MathWorks Fellow, Aditya will further develop and extend these models, as well as their coupling with large-scale ocean solvers. He uses MATLAB extensively to prototype new solvers, validate numerical schemes, process ocean data, and visualize simulation results. His work includes developing finite-volume MATLAB solvers for rapid experimentation, integrating MATLAB with C++ for processing NetCDF data, and utilizing MATLAB-based tools for classroom instruction. By enhancing our ability to model key ocean processes, Aditya’s research supports applications in climate science, maritime safety, environmental protection, and national security, demonstrating the vital role of computational tools in advancing ocean engineering.