Funded Projects

Reliability-Based Design of Rotorcraft Structures

Funding Agency: IIT Kharagpur Faculty Start-up Research Grant (FSRG)
Role: Principal Investigator
Duration: 2023–2026

Overview

Development of analytical, computational, and experimental approaches for the design and optimization of rotorcraft structures. The project investigates the dynamic behavior of rotating systems, aeroelastic interactions, and uncertainty-aware design methodologies to improve structural performance, reliability, and vibration characteristics.

Research Areas

Rotorcraft Dynamics • Aeroelasticity • Structural Vibrations • Design Optimization • Computational Mechanics

Vibration and Acoustic Analysis of Indian Musical Instruments

Funding Agency: Guru Krupa Foundation (IIT Foundation), USA
Role: Principal Investigator
Co-Principal Investigator: Prof. Anirvan DasGupta
Duration: 2025–2027

Overview

This project focuses on understanding the interaction between structural vibrations and sound generation in Indian classical musical instruments. The research investigates how the dynamic behavior of strings, resonators, and supporting structural components influences tonal quality and acoustic characteristics. Through a combination of computational modeling and experimental studies, the project aims to provide a scientific understanding of traditional instrument design and contribute to the broader fields of engineering acoustics and vibration analysis.

Research Areas

Engineering Acoustics • Structural Vibrations • Modal Analysis • Musical Acoustics • Experimental Dynamics • Computational Mechanics

Active Dynamic Vibration Control for Airborne Structures

Funding Agency: Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Role: Principal Investigator
Co-Principal Investigator: Prof. Anirvan DasGupta
Duration: 2026–2028

Overview

This project focuses on the development of advanced vibration mitigation technologies for airborne structures operating under dynamically changing conditions. The research aims to investigate adaptive vibration control strategies capable of maintaining performance across a range of structural and operational environments. The project combines analytical modelling, computational simulations, and experimental validation to develop next-generation vibration suppression methodologies for aerospace applications.

Research Areas

Structural Dynamics • Vibration Control • Smart Structures • Aerospace Engineering • Computational Mechanics • Experimental Dynamics

Current research activities span rotorcraft dynamics, structural vibrations, engineering acoustics, and vibration control systems. The group combines analytical modelling, computational methods, and experimental investigations to address challenging problems in engineering dynamics.