Broadly my groups activities revolve around applying and understanding concepts of Multiscale Mechanics of Materials and Structures. We work on varying problems from developing predictive models for fiber reinforced composites, designing next generation of tailored joints, developing highly engineering and tailored metamaterials, mean field homogenization. We rely on both experimental testing and numerical simulation for our research work.
My research focuses on advancing the mechanics, manufacturing, and performance characterization of polymer composites, 3D-printed structures, and heterogeneous materials. We work across five key domains:
1. Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites
2. Development of Novel Joining Strategies
3. Multiscale Modeling of Composites
4. Auxetic Lattice Structures
5. Machine learning enabled design of materials and structures
Through a multidisciplinary approach, my research contributes to the development of high-performance materials for aerospace, automotive, and biomedical applications. We are looking for interested PhD candidate to work on any of the above topics (as per interest of student). We are also open to looking at new problems in the domain.
PhD scholars who are interested to work with me, will require to opt for Mechanical Systems and Design (ME3) section, at the time of application and select topics listed above as preferred research areas during interview, if shortlisted in written test.
Google scholar profile: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=2PQD-JMAAAAJ&hl=en
Area of Research: Mechanics of auxetic materials
Area of Research: Biomechanics and Biomaterials
Area of Research: Computational Solid Mechanics
Area of Research: Machine learning enabled mechanics of solids