S. Krishna Kumar

Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore.

Stochastic nonlinear dynamics | Fluid-structure interaction |Structural health monitoring

Research Interests

My work is in the intersection of vibration (dynamics), complexity (nonlinearity etc.,) and randomness (stochasticity).

Currently, I work on health monitoring and failure prognosis of aerospace structures, using tools from nonlinear dynamics and uncertainty quantification. My current work involves a synthesis of state space reconstruction, reservoir computing and aero-elasticity.

I also work on nonlinear dynamics of simple to intermediate complexity models, with applications in climate dynamics, ecology, physics and engineering. My work involves theoretical, computational and experimental studies. Occasionally, I work on specific product oriented applications like in vibration based energy harvesting too. I also do amateur exploration of random scientific ideas, especially when I hit upon seemingly original ideas!

Short summaries of my past research projects can be seen here.

For research admissions, vacancies, etc., one can e-mail me and start a conversation. I typically expect, from my students, a bit of curiosity and willingness to learn.

Academic Background

I hold degrees in Bachelor in Engineering (Civil Engineering, ACGCET Karaikudi) and Master in Technology (Structural Engineering, NIT Rourkela) and a Ph.D. (Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras). I have worked in CSIR-SERC and IISc, Bengaluru in research positions.

My research repertoire cuts across dynamics of engineered systems with stints in topics related to civil engineering, Aerospace engineering, climate dynamics and Physics.

Find my curriculum vitae here.

Teaching and mentoring:

I teach a varieties of subjects, including Mechanics of Fluids, Aerodynamics, and Aero-elasticity. Keep looking here for more updates and resources regarding the same!

Contact Details:

e-mail: s( _ )krishnakumar (at) cb (dot) amrita(dot) edu, mailbox (.) skk (@) gmail (.)com

Some of my writings on research in general can be found here- Vijnattru

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