Rishu Gandhi

Dr. Rishu Gandhi is an accomplished applied mathematician with a strong interdisciplinary research profile spanning fluid dynamics, mathematical modelling, and biomedical applications. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, with her doctoral research focused on nanoparticle-enabled drug delivery in the human vascular system. 

Dr. Gandhi has an extensive publication record, including numerous journal articles, a book chapter, and conference proceedings, and is the holder of patents arising from her research. Her work integrates advanced mathematical analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and viscoelastic flow modelling to address complex problems in physiology and engineering. She is deeply committed to mentoring students and fostering a collaborative and research-driven academic environment. 

Dr. Gandhi is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at UPES, Dehradun. In this role, she is actively engaged in teaching, research, and academic mentoring, contributing to curriculum delivery and interdisciplinary research initiatives. 

In addition to her faculty position, she has international research exposure as a Visiting Researcher at Purdue University, USA, under the Overseas Doctoral Fellowship (SERB), where she conducted advanced simulations of complex fluid flows using OpenFOAM. 

Computational fluid dynamics | Viscoelastic and non-Newtonian fluids | Nanoparticle-based drug delivery | Mathematical and computational modelling | Biomedical fluid mechanics. 

Dr. Gandhi’s teaching philosophy emphasizes strong conceptual foundations combined with analytical rigor and computational practice. She encourages students to approach mathematical theories as tools for solving real-world scientific and engineering problems. 

Through problem-based learning, numerical simulations, and guided research exposure, she aims to develop independent thinkers with strong quantitative and problem-solving skills. 

Dr. Gandhi has taught undergraduate-level courses including Calculus, Linear Algebra, Complex Analysis, Advanced Engineering Mathematics–I (AEM-I), and Advanced Engineering Mathematics–II (AEM-II). 

Dr. Gandhi is a recipient of the Overseas Doctoral Fellowship (SERB), India, which supported her research at Purdue University. She was selected as a CSIR Senior Research Fellow (Direct) in recognition of her academic excellence and research potential. She is also a Gold Medalist in M.Sc. Mathematics. Additionally, she has received institutional and departmental recognitions for her scholarly contributions. 

Dr. Gandhi has an active research profile with over 17 journal articles, a book chapter, and conference proceedings. Her work appears in reputed peer-reviewed journals, and she regularly applies advanced numerical techniques such as Crank–Nicolson schemes and CFD-based solvers, including OpenFOAM. 

She has mentored undergraduate researchers, participated in international conferences and workshops, and remains actively engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations across mathematics, physics, and biomedical sciences. 

rishu.gandhi@ddn.upes.ac.in