R. Ganesh
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Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Insitute of Technology, Bombay Office: S25, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering E-mail: ganeshr [AT] iitb [dot] ac [dot]in |
Research Interests
My current research interests are centered around understanding the static and dynamic response of flexible, nonlinear mechanical structures. The goal of my research is to leverage these mechanical structures as building blocks to realize multifunctional metamaterials (architected structures) that can exhibit unconventional mechanical properties (such as negative Poisson's ratio, elastodynamic cloaking) seldom observed in naturally-occurring materials. These architected structures are pertinent for classical engineering applications such as vibration mitigation and energy harvesting, as well as for modern day innovations such as wearable electronics and soft robotics.
More details about my current, and past research topics are available in the Research tab.
Junior Research Fellow
I have an immediate opening for a Project Associate/Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a project related to theoretical and computational modeling of dynamic properties of metamaterials, with the possibility of experimental work in the future. Prospective candidates ideally have a strong background in Applied Mechanics and Vibrations, and are familiar with programming in MATLAB/Python. Exposure to Finite Element Analysis software will be helpful. Interested candidates are requested to contact be my e-mail for further information (please see instructions below).
Institute Postdoctoral Fellow Link
Candidates interested in pursuing research related to dynamics of flexible structures can contact me with their CV to discuss possibilities for applying for this position.
Note for External Summer Interns (outside IITB)
I do not have any openings for a summer intern at the moment. I will advertise here if and when I have an opening. Until then, I will not be able to respond to e-mails in this regard.
In general, I do not respond to e-mails originating from a non-academic/formal account (such as gmail/yahoo/others). If you do send me an e-mail from a personal account, add a sentence at the end explaining your reason for the same (I will respond, irrespective of the reason you state). Further, I will also not respond to what I consider to be ‘‘form e-mails’’ (generic e-mails that can be sent to many faculty without any changes).
Academic Background
PhD, University of Minnesota, USA (2011-2015).
M.Tech, Computational Science, Indian Institue of Science, India (2007-2009)
B.E, Mechanical Engineering, Sathyabama University, India (2003-2007)
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Bombay (Mar 2021 - )
R&D Mechanical Engineer, Halliburton Energy Services (Oct 2017 - Feb 2021)
Postdoctoral Associate, University of Minnesota (Jan 2016 - Sept 2017)
Project Associate, Indian Insitute of Science (Aug 2009 - June 2011)