Meet the GranDEM Team
A multidisciplinary team of engineers, researchers and software developers dedicated to building next-generation Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulation technology.
Our Mission
GranDEM is developed by a passionate team with expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Discrete Element Method (DEM), numerical methods, scientific computing and software engineering. Our goal is to provide a powerful, user-friendly simulation platform for industries, universities, and research organizations.
Leadership Team
Amit Patil
Co-founder, CEO and CFD Development ExpertLeads the vision and technical direction of GranDEM. Specializes in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), numerical methods, solver development, and advanced particle simulation technologies.
Virendra Badjatya
Co-founder, CTO and Senior Software ArchitectLeads the software architecture and is the principal developer of the GranDEM Desktop Application. Responsible for desktop application development, simulation platform architecture, licensing integration, performance optimization, and building scalable engineering software solutions.
Ankur Agrawal
Full-Stack Developer | Database Administrator | QA Engineer (GUI Testing)Develops and maintains the GranDEM web platform, including the documentation portal, licensing management system, customer support portal, download center, database administration, and GUI testing to ensure a reliable and seamless user experience.
What Drives Us
Innovation
Continuous research to improve simulation accuracy and performance.
Research
Collaboration with universities, scientists and industrial experts.
Global Impact
Delivering advanced DEM technology to industries worldwide.
Customer Success
Helping engineers solve complex industrial challenges efficiently.
Interested in Collaborating?
We welcome collaborations with universities, researchers and industry professionals.
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