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Viswanathan Ganesh

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Graduate Research Assistant at Penn State University
📍 United States

Viswanathan Ganesh is an Architectural Engineering PhD Candidate at Penn State University, specializing in the optimization of data center environments. His research focuses on improving HVAC system efficiency and building-to-grid integration. People who have worked with him describe him as dedicated, hard-working, and possessing strong leadership qualities.

He is passionate about translating research into real-world impact, demonstrated by his Diefenderfer Graduate Fellowship in Entrepreneurship. As a Student Director for IBPSA-USA, he is actively involved in the building performance simulation community. His work on AI-driven solutions aims to create sustainable and efficient built environments.

He is the entrepreneurial lead for NexDCCool, a Penn State research-based startup aiming to revolutionize data center efficiency with AI-driven solutions.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Graduate Research Assistant
Job Level
Junior
Location
United States
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Data Center Optimization
His doctoral research is focused on improving the operational efficiency of HVAC systems and advancing control strategies in data centers.
Tech Entrepreneurship
He is the entrepreneurial lead for the startup NexDCCool and was a student guest on the "Dare to Disrupt" podcast to discuss deep-tech innovation.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Graduate Research Assistant
Penn State University
1-2023 - 8-2023
Master Thesis
Volvo Trucks
3-2022 - 10-2023
Electrical Engineer
Chalmers Solar Team
11-2021 - 4-2022
Project Intern
REVERE - Resource for vehicle research at Chalmers
9-2020 - 7-2021
Research Intern
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
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Education
8-2023 - 5-2027
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Penn State University
2021 - 2023
Master of Science - MS
Chalmers University of Technology
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