Shape Memory phenomenon in some intermetallics like NiTi is well known. However, during arbitrary thermomechanical loading, these materials exhibit several other interesting, yet less-understood phenomena. In this talk, Thermal Arrest […]
Motivated by applications in the aerospace propulsion industry as well as other energy systems, the fundamental study of phase-locked shear-layer instabilities in high-speed impinging jets, has been of research interest […]
This seminar presents a systematic methodology for the design of flight control laws for Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV operating at high altitudes, including the development of control law […]
Machine learning methods have attracted growing interest across many fields, including solid mechanics. Constitutive artificial neural networks (CANNs) have shown high efficiency and accuracy for modeling hyperelastic materials, while physics-informed […]
Advancements in the aviation sector have consistently aimed to maximize efficiency through a multi-disciplinary approach, focusing on optimizing both structural and aerodynamic performance. Although modern aerospace structures are engineering marvels, […]
This talk will consist of parts: The first provides an overview of some interesting and challenging problems that have been studied over the past three decades by my research group. […]
VPG Laserone, a successor of IRE-Polus Ltd founded in 1991 by physicist Valentin P. Gapontsev, represents over three decades of scientific leadership in high-power fiber laser technology. The company has […]
Non-Hermitian wave dynamics challenge our conventional understanding of wave propagation, revealing transport behaviors inaccessible in Hermitian systems. In this seminar, I will present a few intriguing phenomena arising from these […]
The next frontier of materials innovation lies in designing systems that not only survive but thrive under harsh environments. From hypersonic vehicles and next-generation defense systems to lunar construction and […]
Electrospinning has emerged as one of the most versatile and impactful techniques for producing nanofibers in various applications, including healthcare, biotechnology, filtration, and advanced materials. This seminar offers a comprehensive […]
In this two-part talk, I will present an overview of my research over the past ten years in the academia and the industry. In the first part, I will talk […]
Multi-robot systems can significantly expand our ability to operate in complex and hazardous environments, from disaster response and environmental monitoring to national security. Achieving this requires robotic teams that are […]
