Faculty

My general interest lies in the mechanics of discrete and continuous systems, and their possible interaction. Some of the current problems are in mechanics of metamaterials, impact mechanics, vibration induced transport, catenary-pantograph interaction dynamics, inflatable structures, and rail-vehicle dynamics.

Openings for PhD students are available in the following topics:

1. High-velocity impact and isolation: During debris impacts on a structure due to blasts, projectile launches, vehicular impacts etc., the structure/system is subjected to high acceleration. The problem is to study the deformation process and design isolators to protect sensitive components or minimize structural damage. This work will involve mathematical modeling, FE analysis and experiments.

2. Lattice metamaterials for energy absorption: Lattice structures allow one to design metamaterials with customized combination of effective elastic properties not usually found in nature (such as auxeticity). This research will explore novel lattice geometries with gradation, morphing and feedback control for optimal energy absorption (such as under vibration or impact). This work will involve mathematical modeling, FE analysis and experiments.

All Publications

Vibrations and Waves in Continuous Mechanical Systems by Hagedorn P., Dasgupta A. - (2007)

Completed Projects

Co-Principal Investigator

Active dynamic vibration absorber for air borne vehicle Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
Generative Design and Multi-Scale Optimization of Metamaterials for Broadband Vibration Attenuation Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC), Apex Committee of SPARC, Ministry of Education
Research Projects in Engineering and Technology tpo solve RCIs technical challenges in different domains Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
Vibration and acoustic study of the resonators in a sitar Guru Krupa Foundation (IIT Foundation)

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